6 days in Porto Itinerary

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

Shop till you drop at Palacio da Bolsa and Mercado Bom Sucesso. You'll get in some beach time at Praia Fluvial de Loriga and Matosinhos Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Porto side-trips: Serra da Estrela (in Serra da Estrela), Forum Aveiro (in Aveiro) and Guimaraes (Largo da Oliveira & Paco dos Duques de Braganca). Dedicate the 18th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: indulge your taste buds at Mercado do Bolhao, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia dos Palheiros da Tocha, do a tasting at Sandeman Cellars, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja do Carmo.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Porto visit planning site.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In February, daytime highs in Porto are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.