Destination
Porto, Portugal
Port wine lodges, a UNESCO riverfront and the terraced Douro Valley upriver make Porto a compact city with a wine country attached.
Trips to Porto from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | avoid |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | avoid |
- June: São João on 23 June: fireworks, plastic hammers and all-night street parties
- September, October: Grape harvest in the Douro Valley
December, January: The rainiest months of the year on the Atlantic coast
Where to stay in Porto
- Ribeira: The UNESCO riverfront with bridge views and the most atmosphere.
- Baixa / Aliados: Grand boulevards, the main sights and most hotels.
- Vila Nova de Gaia: Port wine lodges across the river and the best skyline views.
- Foz do Douro: Seaside promenade and beaches at the river mouth.
- Douro Valley (Pinhão): Terraced vineyards and quinta stays two hours upriver.
What to do in Porto
- Taste port at the lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia
- Cruise or train up the Douro Valley to Pinhão
- Visit Livraria Lello and the São Bento azulejo station
- Cross the Dom Luís I bridge at sunset
- Eat a francesinha
- Day trip to Guimarães or Braga
Good to know
| Airports | Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | Europe/Lisbon |
| Kind of trip | city, wine, food, culture, history |
Questions about Porto
When is the best time to visit Porto?
May, June, July, August, September and October. December, January: The rainiest months of the year on the Atlantic coast
Do US citizens need a passport for Porto?
Yes. Porto is in Portugal; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Porto on the ground?
Porto is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.