Porto, Portugal

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Porto

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Porto is Portugal's second city, built on steep banks above the Douro river, with the UNESCO-listed Ribeira waterfront, the Dom Luis I bridge, and port wine cellars across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. Its granite old town and azulejo-tiled buildings give it a grittier feel than Lisboa.

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Porto is Portugal's second city, built on steep banks above the Douro river, with the UNESCO-listed Ribeira waterfront, the Dom Luis I bridge, and port wine cellars across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. Its granite old town and azulejo-tiled buildings give it a grittier feel than Lisboa.

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Porto is Portugal's second city, built on steep banks above the Douro river, with the UNESCO-listed Ribeira waterfront, the Dom Luis I bridge, and port wine cellars across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. Its granite old town and azulejo-tiled buildings give it a grittier feel than Lisboa.

Best forPort wine tasting; historic riverside sightseeing; a base for the Douro Valley
When to goSpring and autumn for mild weather; September-October for the wine harvest in the Douro
Getting aroundPorto Metro and buses, plus a funicular up from the Ribeira; Sa Carneiro Airport with a direct metro line; walkable but hilly old town
Where to stayRibeira for riverside atmosphere; Baixa/Aliados for central walkability
Maybe skip ifYou want beach access right in the centre

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