One of the best things to do in Porto, to take in the spectacular views of Porto (considered the Best European Destination 2017) is from the river! There are a variety of cruises available from the five bridges in Vila Nova de Gaia and Oporto right up the Douro River eastwards to the Port wine vineyards over 100 kilometres inland.
Fall in love with this fabulous bookshop and the totally unique spectacle of an amazing interior architecture. This somptuous bookshop inspired (yes, that´s it!) the Harry Potter´s library in Hogwarts. In fact, J.K Rowling lived in Porto teaching English in the early 1990s. Remember those awesome stairs and the impressive mouldings?
Livraria Lello
Rua das Carmelitas 144
4050-161 Porto
T.: +351 222002037
Serralves Foundation is a must visit ; it concentrates the modern history, innovation, passion and audacity of Porto. No wonder that Serralves attracts more and more visitors from all over the world every year. Serralves is an unspeakable place. it is one of the most protean cultural places in Europe with its museum, exhibitions of famous artists, exhibitions of young artists, gardens, architecture, farmhouse, workshops, bookshops. Admire the beauties of this unique place in the world. Serralves is a work of art, a multidisciplinary space ; it is unique!
Fundaçao Serralves
Rua Dom João de Castro 210
4150-417 Porto
T.: +351 226156500
You only need to cross D. Luis I bridge to the other side of the river arriving in Vila Nova de Gaia, where all the Port Wine cellars are located. At most of these cellars you can get a guided tour where they’ll explain how Port Wine is made, stored and distributed and also, how to distinguish different kinds of Port; most of these visits end with a wine tasting.
Home of Porto Futebol Club, Estádio do Dragão has a capacity for 50033 attendants and has unique advantages that, supported by green areas and the restructure of surrounding accesses to the sports complex, residential, and commercial areas, turned it into a new centre of Porto. The stadium is a reference in terms of sports and culture in the city and region.
Guided tours of the stadium can be booked if you don’t have time to catch a game
Estádio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do Porto
4350-415 Porto
T.: +351 22 507 0500
Do something different and exercise your legs.. A demanding climb of 225 steps, and profit of the stunning 360º view over Porto.
Available every day between 09:00 and 19:00
Torres dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
4050-546 Porto
T.: +351 22 014 54 99
It is a garden at the highest point of a hill in Vila Nova de Gaia, reachable by crossing the Luis I bridge. From up there you can see the whole city of Porto, its landscape and also the banks of Douro river in Gaia. It is a stunning view from a characteristic place.
In the garden, you can sit in the grass and admire the view or you could even drink a glass of Porto wine if you wish (because on that side of the river there are many wineshops). It is a romantic place especially at sunset, which is the best time to go.
The Line 1 tram screeches and rattles along the northern banks of Douro river fm Ribeira to Foz do Douro district. This delightful tram route trundles through traditional sections of the city, passes beneath Ponte da Arrábida bridge and remains in constant sight of the river.