This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Portugal’s second-largest city is a hot commodity these days, a bucket list destination for travelers seeking a ...

This iconic arching iron bridge straddles the Douro River, connecting Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. Though Porto is known for having quite a few bridges, the Dom Luis I Bridge is especially renowned ...

Planning a visit to Porto with kids? Don't miss this guide to find out how you can distill the best of Portugal's Blue City ...

I’m really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would call “the rust belt,” while their elegant “first city” counterparts enjoyed ...

Step aside, Lisbon. There's a new hot destination in Portugal and it's Porto. Among the one of Europe's most colorful cities, Porto offers picture-ready scenes at every turn, from walls covered in ...

Set aside the Douro River, Porto—Portugal's second city—is one of the most eclectic destinations in Europe. With its Medieval architecture, it's defining Dom Luis I Bridge (designed by the engineer ...

Nestled along the rugged coastline of northwest Portugal, Porto has steadily risen to prominence as a must-visit destination and with direct flights from Belfast International it was a fabulous ...

Visit the city and surrounding valley famous for fortified wine, where the Douro River meets the sea. Nina Caplan has more than two decades of experience writing about food, wine, travel, and the arts ...

It’s the start of a dazzling sunset in Porto, a sequence that will throw the iron arch of Dom Luís Bridge into silhouette, make the Rio Douro look like treacle, and finally turn the riverside town ...

The home of port wine, Portugal’s enchanting second city also offers a winning blend of austere architecture and cutting-edge design, plus buzzy bars and beaches, just up the Douro river. World of ...

Guide to the best hotels and things to do in Porto. Maps, travel tips and more.

When you have wine in your mouth, evaluate the flavours — bitter, sweet, acidic — and once you swallow, evaluate the burn and aftertaste. How long is the aroma present in your throat? That bitterness ...