Featured image credit: @martialves This week I’m having an amazing time exploring Porto and one of the best things to do in Porto is Porto Harry Potter tour! As J. K. Rowling spent time living in Porto as an English teacher, you will find many places of inspiration for the books in this wonderful city. … Read more
The Gallery Hostel Porto is my go to accommodation whenever I need a night or two in the city of Porto. I often stay there when I need a night before a flight as it’s walkable to the Lapa Metro station which goes straight to the airport. This hostel is affordable, clean and has all … Read more
Often considered Portugal’s capital of culture, Porto is a beautiful city in the country’s northwest. Set on the banks of the winding Douro River, the city serves as a gateway to the historic wine region of the same name – the birthplace of the rich, fortified beverage known as Port. However, there’s far more to … Read more
North Portugal is characterised by lush rolling scenery and vibrant towns and cities. Lesser visited than its southern counterpart, the region has a lot to offer those seeking a quieter but equally attractive alternative. The area’s main city is Porto, known for its wine-making heritage and picturesque riverside locale. Explore beyond this bustling coastal city, … Read more
Porto is a beautiful, hilly city on the banks of the Douro River in the north of Portugal. Its historic old town is recognised as a World Heritage Site, and – as you can probably tell from the name – Porto is the city that gave the world port wine (and the country its name). … Read more
It’s very easy to get from Coimbra to Porto on public transport. There are three main ways that you can get from Coimbra to Porto – train, bus or private taxi. I took the train from Coimbra To Porto and it was really easy. Let me talk you through all the options and how to … Read more
Is it possible to see Porto in one day? Absolutely! You can enjoy a walking tour which will show you most sites of the city. Follow this up with a visit to the Lello bookshop and some Port tasting and you’ve got a pretty good feel for the city in a short space of time. … Read more
The Porto Metro is one of the best ways to get around in Porto, the second largest metropolitan city in Portugal. The metro opened its first line about twenty years ago in 2002. Today there are six lines with about eighty working stations that go over seven different areas: Porto, Gondomar, Maia, Matosinhos, Póvoa de … Read more
Located just over 11km from the beautiful city of Porto, Francisco Sa Carneiro International Airport is likely to be most travelers’ first port of call when arriving in Portugal’s Northern region. The good news is there are several options available to you when it comes to getting from Porto airport to city centre, so read … Read more
A long weekend in Porto is well-worth the journey up to the North of the country and there are generally around five trains a day making the journey up the Atlantic coastline to Portugal’s second largest city. For your return trip to Faro, you’ve got 8 trains a day to choose from. Faro to Porto … Read more
