Accessibility in Porto: Hills, Transport, Hotels and Practical Limits
Porto is beautiful, but it is not an easy city for accessibility. The old centre is steep, cobbled, uneven, narrow in places and much harder […]
David Fernandez
Porto Airport Departures: Security, Food, Transport and Timing
Leaving Porto is usually manageable, but the airport still rewards people who give themselves time. Early flights, checked bags, school holidays, security queues and passport […]
Douro Valley Day Trip from Porto: Train, Car, or Tour
The Douro Valley is one of the easiest day trips from Porto to get excited about, and also one of the easiest to plan a […]
What to Do in Porto When It Rains
Porto in the rain is still Porto. It is just shinier, steeper and less forgiving with bad shoes. The city does not stop when the […]
How Much Does Porto Cost? A Realistic Visitor Budget
Porto is not Paris or London expensive, but it is also not the cheap little secret people still talk about from years ago. The city […]
A 3-Day Porto Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Three days is a good amount of time for a first trip to Porto. One day is too rushed, two days is fine if you […]
One Day in Porto: A Practical Walking Route
One day in Porto is enough to get a real feel for the city, but not enough to see everything. I would not try. The […]
Best Viewpoints in Porto: Where to Go and When
Porto is full of good views because the city is built on hills, which is lovely until you are walking up them. You do not […]
Before You Move to Portugal: What to Do in Your Home Country
The worst time to discover you need a document from your home country is after you have already moved to Portugal. It happens more than […]
Porto Resident Admin Calendar: What to Review Each Year
Living in Porto gets easier when admin is not always a surprise. Portugal will still give you paperwork, of course, but a yearly check makes […]