All destinations
From the historic Ribeira waterfront to Douro Valley quintas and Minho green hills — discover every corner of northern Portugal
Must-visit destinations
Douro Valley — Portugal's wine country in full
Wine enthusiasts, Couples and slow travellers
Porto — Portugal's most rewarding city-break
First-time visitors, Couples and foodies
Vila Nova de Gaia — the port wine capital across the river
Port wine enthusiasts, Couples
More to explore
Arouca — the 516 bridge, Paiva walkways and an honest outdoor day
516 Arouca suspension bridge, Paiva walkways hiking
Aveiro — Portugal's canal town and Art Nouveau gem
Canal towns and architecture lovers, Day trips combining culture and coast
Baixa and Avenida dos Aliados — Porto's civic and commercial heart
Architecture and city walks, Shopping and cafés
Boavista and Serralves — Porto's art and architecture district
Contemporary art and architecture lovers, Garden and outdoor space seekers
Braga — Portugal's religious capital with an honest edge
Religious architecture, Day trip from Porto
Cedofeita and Bombarda — Porto's creative soul
Art lovers and gallery visitors, Independent shoppers
Coimbra — Portugal's medieval university city
History and university culture lovers, Fado enthusiasts
Foz do Douro — where Porto's river meets the Atlantic
Seafood lovers, Beach and coastal walk seekers
Peneda-Gerês — Portugal's only national park, done properly
Hiking and swimming, Waterfalls
Guimarães — where Portugal began
Medieval history, Day trip from Porto
Matosinhos — Porto's seafood capital and surf beach
Seafood lovers, Surfers and beach visitors
Peso da Régua — the Douro's gateway town
Wine lovers, Train travel
Pinhão — the Douro Valley's most rewarding base
Wine lovers, Quinta visits
Ribeira — Porto's historic waterfront
First-time visitors to Porto, Photography and architecture
Santiago de Compostela — cathedral city across the Galician border
Medieval architecture and heritage, Pilgrimage culture and Camino de Santiago
Off the beaten path
Amarante — the Tâmega town that earns a half-day stop
Scenic river town, Historic monastery
Bonfim — Porto's indie residential neighbourhood
Budget and indie travellers, Food and local culture seekers
Costa Nova — the village with the striped houses
Photography and architecture, Beach and lagoon scenery
Espinho — Atlantic beach town south of Porto
Beach day away from crowds, Surfers and bodyboarders
Fátima — Portugal's pilgrimage shrine
Religious pilgrims and visitors, Religious history and architecture
Lamego — baroque shrine, sparkling wine and a town few tourists find
Baroque architecture, Off-the-beaten-path culture
Ponte de Lima — Portugal's oldest town and a Vinho Verde pilgrimage
Roman history, Vinho Verde wine
Viana do Castelo — the Minho's most underrated coastal city
Coastal Minho architecture, Romaria festival
Most-booked experiences in Porto
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers love most.
Porto: Douro Wine Day Tour from Porto Visit of 2 Wine Estates
Porto: Douro River Six Bridges Cruise
Vila Nova de Gaia: Taylor S Port Cellars Tasting in Porto
Porto: Porto Walking Tour and Fado Show
Porto: From Porto Braga and Guimaraes Full Day Trip
