This week I’m in the fabulous city of Porto – one of my favourite places in Portugal. The cobbled streets, friendly locals and excellent Port make it a destination that’s hard to beat! But if you’re looking to stay here – or even rent or buy – where is the best location? What are the … Read more
Many people ask about planning a Porto day trip from Lisbon. In all honesty, I wouldn’t try to do Porto as a day trip from Lisbon – it’s too far and there is too much to fit in. I would recommend that you take at least a weekend to see Porto, or even 3-4 days … Read more
Porto is a wonderful choice for digital nomads who want a more relaxed lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of metropolitan life. It is also less expensive than the capital city, making it excellent for those trying to keep their living expenditures down. Many people in Porto now know English because of the city’s rising … Read more
Today we summarise the best accommodation in Porto. Porto has amazing food, great people and a fabulous historic centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. There is an abundance of great places to book including hotels, hostels and short term lets. The Yeatman Hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/the-yeatman.en-gb.html This elegant hotel is all about wine, from the … Read more
Yesterday I took my aunty on the 6 bridges cruise in Porto. A river cruise is a beautiful way to see the city and the 6 bridges cruise is around 45-50 minutes. I would highly recommend a river cruise as it’s a beautiful and relaxing way to see the city. How to book the 6 … Read more
Ribeira is one of Porto’s most well-known neighbourhoods. In the centre of the old town, it is one of the most authentic and picturesque portions of the city. At night, this portion of town comes alive and is a great place to spend your evenings. Ribeira is full of traditional restaurants with bustling terraces where … Read more
I’ve been staying in the fabulous city of Porto for the last 3 weeks, and I’m here to recommend the best area to stay in Porto. Baixa and Ribeira are the most popular tourist areas. However, the can be busy and expensive so if you are looking for a quieter option then consider Bonfim or … Read more
Portugal as a whole is one of the most religious countries within Europe, with a whopping 81% of its population stating their religion as Roman Catholic in the 2011 census. Due to this fact, there are a rich abundance of churches and chapels throughout Portugal and Porto certainly has some fine examples! Perhaps you are … Read more
Situated in the old town of Porto and with a 75-metre tall bell tower, the Clerics church is not to be missed. Clerigos Church Porto is frequently considered to be one of the main landmarks of Porto. History of Clerigos Church Porto A beautiful baroque-style church, this was designed in the 18th century and built … Read more
If you’re looking for a little oasis of calm in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Porto’s city centre then the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal could be the place for you. Situated on a hill overlooking the city and providing some incredible views over Porto, there are 8 hectares of beautifully landscaped … Read more
