Things To Do
Explore the city center on foot
Top strolling recommendations are Rua de Santa Catarina and Rua das Flores. These two streets are always busy and filled with interesting stores and restaurants
Cross Dom Luis I Bridge
Make the most of this opportunity to snap some memorable pictures
Wander over to Vila Nova de Gaia to taste some Port wine
You have lots to do from world-class wine cellars to amazing traditional restaurants with great views
Visit the Morro Garden
It's right after the Don Luis bridge and you can enjoy a beautiful sunset from there
Visit the Cristal Palace
It's a very beautiful and quite place from where you can also enjoy nice views of the river and the city
Go food shopping at Mercado do Bolhão
It offers an endless array of traditional food and delicacies
Visit historic monuments
Best known monuments in the area are: Clérigos Tower, Sé do Porto, Palácio da Bolsa and church of São Francisco. In addition do not forget to check out the São Bento train station and the world famous Lello bookshop
Food you have to try
The portuguese gastronomy its amazing and there are many things you have to try like "francesinha" (Café Santiago), "pastéis de nata" (Manteigaria), "bifanas" (Restaurante Conga), "petiscos" which are salty pastries (Confeitaria Imperio) and "bacalhau" which you can eat mostly everywhere