It's not just Lisbon in Portugal!
When we talk about travel to Portugal, we often think of Lisbon. But other Portuguese cities are worth a detour. This is the case with Porto.
The essentials of Porto can be visited by strolling through the alleys of this city of character. They are mainly concentrated around the historic center and the banks of the Douro River. Porto is very easy to discover on foot or by transport and is always ready to pose for some souvenir photos. In addition, the city is easily accessible from France, with several cheap flights (around 50 euros round trip) offered by low-cost companies. In short, if you are passing through Porto for a weekend, here are our top 10 things to do there.
1. Take a walk, simply
Stroll through its small alleys to discover magical places like the bookseller Lello or palais Da Bag.
2. Visit the top 5 historical monuments
In Porto, 5 monuments are unmissable: theéglise Two Clerics, Dom Luis bridge Cathedral of Porto La Sé, Crystal Palace andSao Francisco church.
3. Cultivate yourself in museums or exhibitions
Let's go to rue Miguel Bombarda to visit the art galleries where street entertainment takes place every two months without forgetting to go through the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum.
4. Attend a show
You can attend a concert in the imposing Dutch building of the House of Music, see a piece at National Theater of Saint-Jean or share a good time at a soccer match at Dragon Stadium.
5. Go hiking
It allows you to discover the city from a panoramic point of view if you join the Clerigos Tower or naturalist strolling in the magnificent gardens of Crystal Palace.
6. Navigate the Douro River aboard the Barcos Rabelos
These small boats, which once transported Port wine, now sail under the bridges of the river.
7. Contemplate the city
Porto is an ideal city to indulge in contemplation during a photo report.
8. Taste the typical dishes of Porto
It's impossible to fully immerse yourself in local life without tasting the local specialties: sit on a terrace in the Ribeira district, so enjoy a delicious francesinha accompanied by a great bock and Tremoços.
9. Go shopping
Le marché de Bolhão and rue de Santa Catarina allow you to find crafts and appreciate the smells and colors that make the charm of local products.
10. Drink one last coffee
You cannot leave Porto without having a coffee at the Majestic, before setting off again for other horizons.
