10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Porto, Portugal in this travel guide covering 10 things to do including attractions, food and experiences. Porto ended up being one of our favorite cities during our Europe trip with my parents and is completely different from Lisbon. From riverside barrios to Neoclassical buildings and tram rides to stunning views over the Douro you'll find Porto is a city with no shortage of charm.
10 Things to do in Porto City Tour | Portugal Travel Guide: (Oporto)
Intro - 00:01
1) Visit the Blue Tiled Church “Chapel of Souls” (Igreja do Carmo -Capela das Almas) - 00:31
2) Shop for books inside Lello Bookstore (Livraria Lello) - 01:00
3) Set foot inside São Bento Train Station (Estação Ferroviária de São Bento) - 03:02 + Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) - 03:35
4) Explore the Riverside Quarter of Ribeira - 04:10
5) Sample local dishes from Porto at Terreirinho restaurant - 04:24
6) Visit the Church of Saint Francis (Igreja de São Francisco) - 05:54
7) Visit the Bolhão Market (Mercado do Bolhão) - 07:09
8) Walk across Dom Luís I Bridge for the best views of Porto (Ponte D. Luís I) - 08:33
9) Drink Port wine at Croft (vinho do Porto) - 10:25
10) Take a boat tour, cable car, funicular or walk down the Douro River - 10:04 & 12:16
*Bonus* Eat a Francesinha Portuguese sandwich - 12:40
Outro - 16:30
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Our visit Porto travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide to Portuguese cuisine, top sightseeing tourist attractions including visiting churches, monasteries, parks, wineries, bridges, quirky neighborhoods and museums. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Porto tourism brochure, Porto itinerary or Porto city tour also known as Oporto, Portuguesa.
10 Things to do in Porto, Portugal Travel Guide Video Transcript: (OPORTO)
Lisbon is beautiful, but Porto is magical. We arrived in Porto with our taxi driver’s words still ringing in our ears, and we’re happy to say, the city did not disappoint!
Our time in Porto was spent sipping on Port wine, soaking in the views across the Douro River, wandering through the hilly streets, and marvelling at buildings covered in blue tiles.
In this travel guide, we’re going to share a little bit of Porto’s magic with you, and also show you some of the things you too can see, eat, and drink when you visit Porto!
Known as the Chapel of Souls, this church is covered in tiles that represent moments in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Catherine.
This bookstore is a feast for the eyes. The bookstore was even frequented by JK Rowling when she taught English in Porto, and it’s reported to have been an inspiration in her Harry Potter series.
We continued our walk downhill until we reached the São Bento Train Station.
Porto Cathedral is one of the oldest landmarks in the city with cloisters where the walls are covered in blue tiles.
We reached the neighbourhood of Ribeira, which sits right on the shores of the Douro River. This neighbourhood is lined with many sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants, so it’s a nice place to rest your legs and do a bit of people watching. Feeling hungry we wandered down some of the back streets until we found a small restaurant serving up local specialities.
We made time for one more attraction: the Church of Saint Francis.
The Bridge we had all been waiting for was Dom Luis the first Bridge, which spans the Douro River. The lower deck carries regular traffic with narrow walkways for those on foot, and the upper deck is reserved for pedestrians and the metro lines.
For the best views of Porto, you need to walk the upper deck!
There was only one thing on our minds: visit one of the many wineries that line this side of the river! We ended up walking into Croft for a wine tasting without need for an appointment, and this turned out to be one of our favourite activities in Porto!
Filled to the brim with port wine, cheese and chocolate, we enjoyed a light stroll along the Douro River, watching the boats bob in the water.
That’s a wrap for our visit to Porto! We hope you guys enjoyed following along and that you got a few ideas for your own trip. If you have any other suggestions of fun things to do in and around Porto, feel free to share those with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Portugal video series showcasing Portuguese food, Portuguese culture and Portuguese cuisine.
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Top 10 Best Things to do in Terceira, Portugal
In this video our travel specialists have listed some of the best things to do in Terceira . We have tried to do some extensive research before giving the listing of Things To Do in Terceira.
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List of Best Things to do in Terceira, Portugal
Algar do Carvao
Serra do Cume Viewpoint
Monte Brasil
Museu de Angra do Heroismo
Duque da Terceira Garden
Alto da Memoria
Miradouro Do Facho
Rua da Se
Serra de Santa Barbara Lookout
Ponta dos Biscoitos
Piscinas Naturais dos Biscoitos, Terceira | Ocean/Beaches | Azores Top 10 Things To Do
Natural lava pools, beautiful swimming area, and the wine museum called Museu do Vinho dos Biscoitos.
The Biscoitos natural pools are a group of Portuguese marine geological formations located in the parish of Biscoitos, in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, Terceira Island, Azores, and owe their origin to the ancient volcanic eruptions that also formed the fields of those that grow the vineyards of the wine Verdelho. These natural pools are used as a bathing area.
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Top Places to visit in Terceira (Portugal):
Algar do Carvao, Serra do Cume Viewpoint, Monte Brasil, Museu de Angra do Heroismo, Duque da Terceira Garden, Alto da Memoria, Miradouro Do Facho, Ponta dos Biscoitos, Rua da Se, Miradouro da Serra de Santa Barbara, Trilha de Misterios Negros, Camara Municipal de Angra do Heroismo, Se Cathedral, Furnas do Enxofre, Palacio dos Capitaes Generais
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal: 1. Terceira Mar Hotel ****
2. Hotel Do Caracol ****
3. Pousada de Angra do Heroismo Castelo de S. Sebastiao
4. Angra Marina Hotel *****
5. Azoris Angra Garden – Plaza Hotel ***
6. Quinta das Merces
7. Hotel Beira Mar ***
8. Hotel Zenite **
9. Casa de Hospedes Isaias
10. Hotel Ilha **
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1. Portões de São Pedro, nº 1, 9700-097 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 75
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. Overlooking Fanal Bay, this 4-star Angra do Heroísmo hotel features a salt-water infinity pool and a large garden with palm trees. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony and panoramic sea views. Free WiFi is provided throughout.
2. Estrada Regional, Nº1, 9700-193 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 50
Hotel Do Caracol boasts an expansive wooden terrace with a swimming pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located on Angra do Heroísmo, just steps from the beach, it features a full-service spa offering holistic treatments. Free WiFi is provided throughout the entire property, including the garden and pool areas.
3. Rua do Castelinho, s/n, 9700-045 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 68
This property is a 8-minute walk from the beach. Set on top of a cliff, Pousada de Angra do Heroismo Castelo de S. Sebastiao is a modern hotel housed in a 16th century Fortress known as Saint Sebastian's Little Castle.
4. Rua Pêro de Barcelos, 9700-151 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 76
This property is a 5-minute walk from the beach. This luxury 5-star hotel offers elegant rooms with spa baths in Terceira Island, Azores. Marina Hotel offers a free Turkish bath and an indoor heated pool with panoramic Ocean Atlantic views.
5. Praça Velha, 9700-201 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 45
This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. With its privileged location on Angra’s Main Square, Garden Hotel is well-positioned to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is framed by the Municipal Gardens featuring a panoramic terrace bar.
6. Caminho de Baixo s/n - São Mateus, 9700-559 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 135
Quinta das Mercês is a 16th century country house offering luxury accommodation in front of the sea. It is situated on Mount Brasil, 5 minutes' drive away from the centre of Angra do Heroísmo.
7. Largo Miguel Corte Real 1, 9700-182 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 50
Located over Angra Bay, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and is situated 150 m from the centre of Angra do Heroísmo. The restaurant’s balcony offers views of the marina and Monte Brasil.
8. Rua Da Rosa Nº12, 9700-171 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 43
This property is 1 minute walk from the beach. Set in Terceira Island, in the Azores, this hotel features accommodation within 130 m of the Angra do Heroísmo Cathedral. The Lajes Airfield is a 20-minute drive from Hotel Zenite.
9. Rua Ciprião De Figueiredo 35, 9700-150 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 25
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Located in Terceira Island, Casa de Hóspedes Isaías is a guest house located in Angra do Heroísmo, a 5-minute walk from the city centre. It offers free Wi Fi access and partial sea views.
10. Rua Direita 24, 9700-066 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal, From € 30
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Located in the historic centre of the world heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo, Hotel Ilha offers single, double or twin rooms with free WiFi access in all areas.
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Brum Winery and Biscoitos Wine Museum - Biscoitos region of Terceira Azores
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Biscoitos also boasts a small wine museum, opened in the beginning of 1990 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the wine-producing factory of Francisco Maria Brum. By bringing the ‘Verdelho’ grape to the island, the immigrant from Flanders played an important role in the revival of the viticulture industry in this area during the 19th century. The locally produced ‘Verdelho’ has never less than 14° and it is made either into a rich, 17°-aperitif or a strongly flavoured digestive liquor reaching 19°. The wine museum documents Terceira’s wine-growing history and the stages of wine production up to the storage in wooden barrels and shows an interesting display of related utensils and tools as well as photos and documents. Since 1993, the Confraria do Vinho Verdelho dos Biscoitos - a federation in favour of quality control and improvement of the locally produced wine - is also seated in this building.
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Portuguese Navy in the Azores - CORJOBY
Corvette NRP João Roby enters Angra bay, Terceira island and rotates to moor alongside Pipas harbour.
The Azores, were rated 2nd best island destinations by National Geographic Traveller magazine.
Bonita manobra da corveta NRP João roby, rodando sobre o ferro (âncora) na baía de Angra, para atracar por BB no cais do Porto das Pipas.
Os Açores foram classificados 2º melhor destino de ilhas pela revista National Geographic.