Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is celebrated for its architectural wonders, such as the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge and the impressive Sé do Porto Cathedral. Woven into the hills overlooking the Douro River lies the captivating city of Porto. This ancient port town wears its rich history in its architectural wonders etched with charm and character.
Wandering narrow cobbled lanes, one turns a corner to suddenly behold the magnificent 18th century Clerigos Tower rising majestically towards the skies. Nearby, the impressive São Bento railway station dazzles with over 20,000 exquisitely painted azulejo tiles gracing its façade. Down in the Ribeira district, a mosaic of colorful houses cluster around the sweeping arches of the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, its double-decker design lugging cars, trains and pedestrians to the birthplace of port across the river.
The soul of Porto unfolds layer by layer. Traverse snaking medieval alleys full of crumbling reminders of Roman walls built long ago. Emerge onto bustling city squares like Aliados with its impressive beaux-arts architecture or hip Miguel Bombarda neighborhood, where avant-garde galleries and street art mix with vintage stores and hole-in-the-wall eateries.
Over in Vila Nova de Gaia, time seems to have stood still amongst the venerable port houses clinging onto the steep banks of the Douro. Tour tunnels packed floor-to-ceiling with giant barrels slowly aging the city's legendary wines.
The soul of Porto unfolds layer by layer. Traverse snaking medieval alleys full of crumbling reminders of Roman walls built long ago. Emerge onto bustling city squares like Aliados with its impressive beaux-arts architecture or hip Miguel Bombarda neighborhood, where avant-garde galleries and street art mix with vintage stores and hole-in-the-wall eateries.
Over in Vila Nova de Gaia, time seems to have stood still amongst the venerable port houses clinging onto the steep banks of the Douro. Tour tunnels packed floor-to-ceiling with giant barrels slowly aging the city's legendary wines.
Value season (avg.) |
€790 |
Nov-Jan |
Mid season (avg.) |
€1490 |
March-May; Oct |
High season (avg.) |
€2490 |
June-Sept |