Portugal’s best-kept secret deserves more than a day trip. Here’s a 48-hour itinerary covering everything from historic ...

11 best hotels in Porto for a 2026 city break - Bound for Portugal’s second city? From luxury suites to rooms with views over ...

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 ...

Portugal is easy to enjoy when the route is realistic. The problems usually start before the trip, when first-timers try to squeeze Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Sintra, the Algarve, Madeira, and ...

Porto's location along Portugal's northwestern coast grants the city access to some prime beachfront. If you find yourself experiencing a sunny day, visiting Portugal's northwest coast is a great way ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...