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Rows of colourful houses along the Ribeira waterfront with a rabelo boat on the Douro Essentials Things to Do in Porto: Ribeira, Port Lodges, Lello, Coast Things to do in Porto: São Bento Station, Livraria Lello, the Clérigos Tower, Ribeira, Port wine lodges in Gaia, Serralves and Foz beaches, with hours. Updated 7 November 2026 Avenida dos Aliados in Porto with ornate buildings flanking the avenue and the city hall tower ahead Where to stay Where to Stay in Porto: Baixa, Ribeira, Cedofeita, Gaia, Foz Where to stay in Porto compared: Baixa and Aliados for a first trip, Ribeira for atmosphere, plus Cedofeita, Vila Nova de Gaia and Foz do Douro. Updated 7 November 2026 Art nouveau facade and wooden doors of Café Majestic on Rua de Santa Catarina in Porto Essentials Where to Eat in Porto: Francesinha, Petiscos, Bakeries Where to eat in Porto: francesinha at Café Santiago, petiscos in Ribeira, Bolhão bakeries and Matosinhos seafood. Updated 7 November 2026 Red and white striped palheiro beach house with ornate fence at Costa Nova Day trip Best Day Trips from Porto: Douro, Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro Day trips from Porto: the Douro Valley, Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, Coimbra, Amarante and Viana do Castelo, with opening days and what each is known for. Updated 7 November 2026 Main hall of São Bento Station in Porto lined with blue azulejo tile panels Essentials Porto Travel Tips: Metro, Andante and Closing Days Porto travel tips from venue and Visit Porto sources: the airport metro and Andante fares, when to go, booking ahead and museum closing days. Updated 7 November 2026

Where to stay 1

Stone fountain in Praça da Ribeira with the old buildings of Ribeira alongside Ribeira Ribeira or Baixa: Where to Stay in Porto, by Trip Type Baixa for a first trip, central and walkable, Ribeira for river views on a short stay. Verdicts by trip type, noise, hills, cost and what the guides say. Updated 7 November 2026

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Blue azulejo tile panel of the Douro valley on the wall of Pinhão railway station Day trip Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: Train, Boat and Quinta A Douro Valley day trip from Porto: Pinhão, a river boat and one booked quinta tasting, plus the winter 2026-27 rail replacement buses, car and overnight options. Updated 7 November 2026 Stone facade with battlements and corner turret of the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, Guimarães Day trip Guimarães Day Trip from Porto: Train, Castle and Old Town A Guimarães day trip from Porto by train: the castle, the ducal palace and the old town on foot, an optional Penha cable car, and CP's timetable for getting home. Updated 7 November 2026

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Iron arch of the Dom Luís I Bridge at dusk with a rabelo boat on the Douro below Essentials Porto Events by Season: Festivals and Confirmed Dates Porto events through the year: São João, Primavera Sound, Fantasporto, the marathon, Christmas and New Year, with organisers' dates and what isn't set. Updated 7 November 2026 Stone jetty walkway beside Praia do Molhe with the beach and Foz buildings beyond Essentials Porto Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain and When to Go Porto weather month by month from IPMA's 1991 to 2020 normals: highs, lows, rain and rainy days, and which months suit a trip to the city. Updated 7 November 2026