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Whether taking a leisurely stroll through Porto’s scenic Parque da Cidade or clocking some miles on the renowned Camino de Santiago, the best hikes in Porto showcase the coastal city’s spectacular nature and architecture.
Don’t let wet weather dampen your spirits, some of the best things to do in Porto are perfect for rainy days. From the neo-Gothic Livraria Lello to the golden interior of São Francisco Church, many landmarks in Porto provide shelter from a storm. Whether browsing bustling markets or exploring museums, these nine things to do in Porto when it rains will keep you entertained.
It’s officially Christmas in Porto come December 1 when the holiday lights switch on, illuminating main streets like Avenida dos Aliados and Rua de Santa Caterina. December is packed with Christmas markets, celebratory concerts, and other family-friendly activities in Porto.
Find handmade gifts and try bolo rei (Portuguese Christmas cake) at the Cordoaria’s Garden Christmas Market, combine a Santa meet–and–greet with a wine tasting at WOW Porto, or enjoy a traditional Portuguese dinner on the scenic Douro River. Here are six festive ways to enjoy the best things to do in Porto at Christmas time.
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Best holiday market: Porto Christmas Market in Cordoaria Garden
Average temperature: A high of 14 C (58 F) and low of 7 C (44 F)
Key holiday days: On Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24–25), and Feast of the Holy Innocents (December 28) most businesses are closed.
Best Christmas activities for kids: WOW Porto and the Christmas Village in Matosinhos
Are you looking for summer activities in Porto? Good news, as this northern Portuguese city is at its absolute best when the sun is shining. Those famous landmarks look great in good weather, there are plenty of choices for family fun in the sun, and even the food seems to taste better.
This summer guide helps you discover the best activities for your vacation in Porto. Sit back and relax on a comfortable boat trip down the river Douro or get your heart rate up with a kayak adventure at the Peneda-Gerês Park or a quad bike tour around the Serros do Porto mountains. Discover the beauty of the natural areas around the city with surfing, river tours, and all kinds of watersports and embrace the magic of Porto in summer - here are the 10 best summer activities to do.
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André and his team were simply outstanding! Friendly, informative and professional. Our day was seamless from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble. It felt like we were taking a day trip with friends. We were picked up on time, next to our hotel in Porto in a lovely 8 seater van on a rainy Thursday. We travelled about an hour to Arouca for convent sweet tasting at Casa de Doces Conventuais. The sweets were heavenly - a generous plateful, with leftovers to take away plus their interesting history explained. The Paiva Walkways were everything we dreamed of and more - so tranquil and beautiful scenery, plus we were given lots of insight into the different plants and trees. Lunch was great quality - starters, local beef, potatoes and salad main and fruit salad and gateaux for dessert, plus lots of vino verde. We were stuffed! Gluten free main was catered for. The highlight was Arouca 516 suspension bridge which was breathtaking! 100% recommend this trip and company. Thank you!
Beatriz was the sweetest! She took some time to explain the history of the tiles before explaining the process. she was very encouraging and helpful. I loved the time spend there chatting with her and the other participants. I'm looking forward to pick up my tile and take it home! That is a really nice authentic souvenir!
Our guide was excellent. He explained us all the details and gave us good pointers. His narration in walking tour of Porto was very good, very happy.
very nice experience in which especially the boat trip is very nice! really a hidden, but cool outing!
It was very nice to visit these places and the guide was really cool
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