29 days in Porto Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Explore hidden gems such as Praia da Costa Nova and Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira. You'll get in some beach time at Praia do Carneiro and Praia de Miramar. Venture out of the city with trips to Cascata do Arado (in Vilar da Veiga), Miradouro da Pedra Bela (in Geres) and Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceicao (in Arcos de Valdevez). On the 4th (Wed), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Praia da Barra. Next up on the itinerary: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja dos Carmelitas, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and examine the collection at FC Porto Museum.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Porto online trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 7°C.