Porto

Portugal

Porto

Porto is Lisbon's smaller, prettier sibling — port wine, tiled facades, and a river through a gorge.

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Porto is walkable, romantic, and cheaper than Lisbon — the Ribeira by the Douro, port lodges across the river, and tiled churches. Eat a francesinha if you dare and walk the bridges.

How long

2–3 days

Practical

Currency

Euro (EUR). Cards accepted; cash for small tascas.

Language

Portuguese. English common in tourist areas.

Getting around

Walk and metro; steep hills like Lisbon.

Budget range

€70–130 per person per day at mid-range. Excellent value.

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