Vincci Ponte de Ferro

Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. Its rich history dates back to the Romans, but I love it for its beautiful architecture, amazing food and proximity to other beautiful parts of northern Portugal like Peneda-Geres National Park and the Douro Valley. By putting this guide together, I wanted to help you make the most out of your time in Porto This guide includes 👉 Advice on getting to Porto 👉 13 Hotel recommendations (at least half of which I've personally visited) 👉 14 Places to explore (including video advice on how to structure a day n Porto) 👉 10 Suggested excursions (including guidance on wineries in the Douro Valley) 👉 11 Restaurant and bar recommendations 👉 8 Best places to try Port Wine and so much more!

Over the last 2 years, I have spent three and a half months in Porto, Portugal. That's a ton of meals! 😆 I love trying new foods and restaurants, and here are some of my favorite spots in and around the historic center of Porto! Most of these places I've just found in my research over the years, some I've been lucky enough to just stumble on, and others have been suggested to me by the locals I have met along the way. But most importantly, I've actually been to every one of these places personally (some more than once!). I've tried to provide a mix of budget, moderately priced and a few splurge meals. I hope my personal recommendations can help you plan your culinary journey around Porto! What's included in this guide: 🔹9 Coffee/brunch options 🔹19 Lunch/dinner options 🔹3 Dessert options 🔹9 Bar/nightlife/cocktail options 🔹3 Food/drink related activities

I've always loved hotels. This is why I ended up studying hospitality at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management and working for Starwood, Kempinski and Mandarin Oriental. I've been a Portugal specialist since 2019 and have lived in Lisbon since 2022. This means that I've had the opportunity to stay in and inspect some wonderful properties over the years. Here I'm sharing a collection of some of my favorite hotels.