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Porto has a special charm in the rain. I like to say “Porto gets affectionate with water”: tiled façades gleam, the wine lodges smell of damp wood, and the city slows down in the best way. If you’re planning a trip, the key is knowing when it rains more so you can shape your routes […]

The essentials Choosing how many days to spend in Porto isn’t an exact science: it depends on your plans (wine, history, photos, sea), the season, and how much you want to move around. This guide makes it easy: first you get a quick answer to decide on 2, 3, or 4+ days, and if you […]

Porto is generally very safe, but it helps to know neighbourhoods with a poor reputation (Aleixo, Cerco do Porto, São João de Deus) and tourist micro-areas where pickpocketing is more common (Ribeira and the Dom Luís I Bridge, Rua Santa Catarina, the São Bento–Sé area, viewpoints like Jardim do Morro and Vitória). The key is […]

Porto blends calm city vibes, great food and lively evenings by the Douro. But once the sun sets, many travelers ask the same thing: is Porto safe at night?The short answer is yes, with a few nuances. How Safe Is Porto Overall? Recent data and quick reality check Portugal consistently ranks among the world’s safest […]

Porto is one of those cities that changes your pace: azulejos glittering, the smell of roasted chestnuts, the Douro mirroring a gold sunset. But the key question is simple: what’s the best time to visit Porto without overpaying, dodging crowds, and with the weather on your side? Here’s the short answer (May and September) and […]

Porto is one of those cities where you eat brilliantly without breaking the bank. The food is hearty, homemade, and generous: from the francesinha to cod in a dozen styles, from sardines in Matosinhos to the caldo verde that rescues any dinner. In this guide I’ll show you what typical Porto dishes to try, when […]