Location: Porto
Top Things to do in Porto
Top 5 Piers & Boardwalks in Porto, Northern Portugal
The town that gave the country (and port wine) its very name, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest metropolis after Lisbon. Sometimes called Oporto, it's an age-old city that has one foot firmly in the industrial present. The old town, centered at Ribeira, was built on the hills overlooking the Douro River, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 14th-century São Francisco church is a main attraction, as are the local port wine cellars, mostly located across the river at Vila Nova de Gaia.
Restaurants in Porto
1. Cais Da Estiva
2. Cais da Ribeira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,851 reviews
Reviewed By rhmclapham - Swansea, United Kingdom
The beating heart of an incredible city, just sitting in one of the myriad cafes and restaurants and watching the world bustle past....one of life's must do moments that will linger for a lifetime. Ships ploughing their way up the river, ferries making their way between banks, couples laughing, glorious food, wine and vistas to die for... Did I mention it was a nice place to visit?
3. Jardim da Foz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Savvas123
This is a lovely promenade in Porto. You can walk, enjoy the sun, listen to the waves...excellent place only about 20 min walk from the town centre. On the seaside, there are also many varieties of large rocks of geological value.
4. Promenade Foz do Douro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By suehQ3110XL - Port Elizabeth, South Africa
We took a trip to Promenade Foz da Douro on a mild sunny January day. There were hardly any people just some tourists, runners and dog walkers. The walk out to the mouth of the Douro river was a great way see the calm and the rough side. We then also walked along the beachfront, enjoying the ocean view. We had a delicious and filling lunch at Praia da Luz. We then jumped onto the 500 bus (right outside the restaurant) and enjoyed the scenic trip back to Sao Bento, competed in about 30 minutes.
5. Pergola da Foz
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
Pergola da Foz is pretty much the same thing as Jardin da Foz, with the exception being the Pergola refers to the specific overhead structure, as opposed to the garden, or the beach, or the ocean. It's a pretty grand gleaming white structure that underwent an excellent rejuvenation in 2008 when the railings and other elements were repaired; also a coating of anti-graffiti paint was applied (seriously, what is wrong with people?) Today, it is a Foz landmark. If I were to stay in Porto (and I would most certainly hope this is in my future), I would stay here, on this side of the bridges, especially if I could walk this pergola-covered grand promenade every single day. And the ocean is right there! Go and soak your toes!
