What To Do in Porto

One of the great features of the North side of Portugal is that, other than Porto itself, there are many nearby natural landscapes and urban centres to enjoy. You can make one day trips to a variety of locations near Porto, which will give you a better insight of our culture and people.

Put your adventurous spirit to good use and loose yourself on our breathtaking natural landscapes, between mountains, rivers and beaches, or discover our national cultural heritage in the Baroque sanctuaries, medieval castles and narrow streets where you can enjoy authentic Portuguese cuisine at the many trendy restaurants and bars.

Portugal is best known for its sunny weather, delicious food and rich cultural heritage.

During your stay in Porto, and in order to have a complete Portuguese experience, you must taste some of the delightful gastronomic specialties that Porto has to offer. Some recipes are recent, and some have hundreds of years, but they all have in common the ability to amaze anyone who tastes them, leaving them mouth-watering, wishing to discover more wonders of the Portuguese cuisine.

In order to complement your stay in Porto in a pleasant and culturally instructive way, there are several places that deserve your visit.

The majority of Porto’s Touristic Attractions are located downtown, which means it is possible to visit some of them in the same day or afternoon. Acting as different pieces of the city’s heritage and worthy of being contemplated individually, every single one of them has its own unique personality, which combined tell the story of our incredible city.

One of the best ways to end a day of classes or intensive study is to relax, enjoying a beautiful sunset.

Thanks to its geographical location and proximity to the coast, the city of Porto has several special places where you can witness stunning sunsets which, combined with the river view or the beach framework, offer its viewers a magical experience they can’t wait to repeat.

Need to get away from all the hustle and bustle?

Although Porto has a lot of entertainment and activities available, sometimes it's nice to take a break from all the fuzz and distractions.

The city of Porto is known for its wide range of recreational and cultural activities.

Being a city on the coast, Porto has a considerable amount of beaches that, combined with its characteristic great weather, provide the perfect conditions for relaxing days of sunbathing and warmth. In addition to this, it is also possible to practice multiple nautical and beach sports.