A Porto Summer; Off The Beaten Track

What for you is the best part of a summer holiday? Lying on the beach soaking up the rays, swimming in crystal clear oceans, or discovering a brand new place? Travelling, or at least going on holiday, is something that the vast majority of us do and have in common; but that’s where it ends. In reality travelling is a very subjective thing; you can go to the same place as someone and have a completely different experience depending on what you see, who you meet and what you want out of it. So, really what does holidaying mean for you? If it’s about discovering a new place,...

Getting from Lisbon to Porto

Lisbon and Porto are the two largest cities in Portugal and arguably the two most popular tourist destinations in the country. If you’re currently planning a holiday in Portugal, then it’s likely that you’re considering these two cities as part of your trip. We’re here to make your planning stages of your holiday as stress-free as possible, so this post is dedicated to describing all the different ways of getting from Lisbon to Porto. Views of Lisbon. Photo thanks to Fr Antunes. Flying from Lisbon to Porto Flying is definitely the best way of...

Bogani Cafe (Coffee shop and bar)

Why choose Bogani Cafe over any other coffee shop in Gaia? Simple. Because it has the absolute best views of Porto, and the Dom Luis bridge! Located on the Douro River, there are, of course, plenty of cafe’s situated nearby but none of them have the spectacular views of chic Bogani — or the incredible coffee! We recommend choosing Bogani Cafe first thing in the morning for a strong latte to help wake you up, or for an evening aperitif as you sit on the wooden terrace and watch the magnificent sunset over the Douro. The comfortable and luxurious chairs of the...

Our Top Picks for Luxury Hotels in Porto

We regularly receive emails from readers asking for hotel recommendations in Porto and we’re only too happy to help. If you have a slightly larger budget then most and have come to this site looking for the perfect place to stay on your vacation to Porto then you certainly won’t be disappointed with these selections. Here are our top picks of the absolute finest hotels in Porto. They’ll be sure to make your luxury holidays even more perfect. Please note: we will only review a property we, or our writers, have stayed there personally. Image...

Porto Weekend Breaks: The Alentejo coast

Welcome to another edition of Porto Weekend Breaks! In this series we highlight popular tourist destinations in Portugal that you may want to consider visiting if you have an extended amount of time. This time we’re looking at the Alentejo Coast.   Sunset in Evora. Photo via Pedrosimoes7 The Alentejo Coast stretches for over 150km, from Setúbal bay to the western Algarve and is one of the most beautiful, untouched regions of Portugal. The coast is around 400 kilometres away from Porto so it’s a bit of a trek to get there. Fortunately, there’s easy bus...

What’s the Best Way to Get to Porto?

So, you’ve decided you’d like to visit Porto but you’re just not sure of the best way to get there? Fret no more! We’ve created the ultimate transport guide and included every single possible way to get to Porto. Whether you want to visit by plane, train, bus, taxi, foot or hovercraft we’ve got you covered! Getting to Porto by air. Francisco As Carneiro Airport (OPO) is the main airport in Porto and where you’ll likely to be flying into. Francisco As Carneiro is the third busiest airport in Portugal and is sometimes referred to as...

The Palacio da Bolsa

The Stock Exchange Palace or Palacio da Bolsa is one of the most-visited historic attractions in Porto, with over 200,000 visitors passing through their doors every year. Even if you’re not a fan of Its heavy neoclassical façade hides quite a few gems inside. The building is the headquarters of Porto’s merchants guild, and was designed with the purpose of showcasing Porto’s commercial prosperity and impressing visiting businessmen. It is located in Praca do Infante, the main square of the Ribeira neighborhood, a World Heritage Site. Construction started in 1842, and...

FC Porto Fixtures and Results for 2012/13

Of course, we’re huge fans of FC Porto over here at Porto City Guide, so if you’re interested in seeing how well our local football team is doing in the Portuguese League then you’ve come to the right place! Here is the outline for the football season of 2012/13 listing the fixtures for the footballing year as well as the results and current position on the table. We update the list at the end of each game so be sure to check back every few days to see how well we’re doing!   FC Porto Fixtures and Results DateOpponentVenueResultOverall...