Are you planning on going to Porto? We have lived in Porto for a month and even though we worked and studied, we tried to squeeze in as much exploring as possible. Here you can find a list of our favourite places to visit. If you’re looking for an itinerary on how to spend a long weekend in Porto, you should check out our guide:
We have also filmed several YouTube videos during our time in Porto. You can find the first one here:
Best places to visit in Porto
Best Sunset Spot
- Jardim do Morro: Our all-time favourite place to watch the sunset in Porto!
Best view of Porto
- Clérigo Tower: You can walk up the tower to see the city from above
- Villa Nova de Gaia side of Douro River: Sitting at the river and watching towards old town is amazing!
- Ponte d. Luiz I: When you stand on the bridge you have views over the river, old town and Villa Nova de Gaia with all its wine cellars
Most beautiful buildings with azulejos
- Sao Bento train station: Probably the most beautiful train station in the world, full of blue azulejos tiles
- Chapel of Souls: One of the most iconic churches in Porto
- Santo Ildefonso Church
Best Instagram Picture spots
- At sunset on Ponte d. Luiz I
- Miradouro das Fontaínhas
- On the iconic tram 1
- Capela do Senhor da Pedra: A 20-minute train ride from Porto you will find the church on the beach
Are you also a coffee lover like us? We can (or at least don’t want to) start our day without a good coffee. While we were in Porto, our goal was to try all the good cafés and we made a list for you of our favourite cafés:
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