Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
Porto
Portugal · OPO
Port lodges across the river, tiles, and steep lanes.
About
Porto, also known in English as Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon. It is the capital of the Porto District and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 273,476 people in a municipal area of 41.42 km2 (16 sq mi). As of 2025, the Porto metropolitan area has around 1.9 million people in an area of 2,395 km2 (925 sq mi), making it the second-largest urban area in Portugal. It is recognized as a global city with a Gamma + rating from the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.
Source: Wikipedia — Porto (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- historical · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
- affordability · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan56°F13d wet
- Feb59°F11d wet
- Mar60°F14d wet
- Apr64°F13d wet
- May68°F10d wet
- Jun71°F8d wet
- Jul76°F3d wet
- Aug77°F2d wet
- Sep74°F6d wet
- Oct69°F13d wet
- Nov62°F15d wet
- Dec58°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Porto Private Douro River Yacht Cruise with Local Wine and SnacksFrom $331 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Create Watercolour With Hugo do Lago in PortoFrom $41 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Porto 1/2 Day Walking Photo Tour & PortraitsFrom $142 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Douro Valley Tour: Boutique Winery & River CruiseFrom $296 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Porto: Yacht Small-Group Douro River Cruise & 6 Bridges w/ DrinkFrom $63 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Highlights of Porto on a glamorous sidecar - Half DayFrom $130 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), about 7.8 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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