Editorial Policy

Porto.guide exists to help readers make better decisions in Porto. We write for tourists, expats, digital nomads, and people exploring Porto, Matosinhos, Vila Nova de Gaia, and northern Portugal.

How We Choose Recommendations

We prioritize places and advice that are useful in real situations: where to eat after arriving late, which beach is easiest by metro, when a famous spot is worth the queue, and when a quieter alternative makes more sense.

• Location and neighborhood context
• Price level
• Booking difficulty
• Public transport access
• Crowd levels
• Tourist-trap risk
• Current public information
• Local reputation

Verification Labels

Articles may use these labels:

• Personally checked: visited or tested by the editor.
• Researched recommendation: selected from current public information, menus, listings, official sources, and local reputation.
• Needs re-check: useful but not recently verified.

We do not claim firsthand experience unless it is true.

Updates

Important guides should show a last updated date. Restaurant, transport, event, and price information should be reviewed regularly because it changes often.

Corrections

If something is wrong or outdated, contact us with the article URL and the correction. We review corrections before updating the site.

Commercial Policy

Recommendations should not be sold. If Porto.guide uses affiliate links, sponsored content, free meals, press trips, or paid placements in the future, they should be clearly disclosed on the page where they appear.

Last updated: June 13, 2026.