8 days in Porto Itinerary

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Get outdoors at Peneda-Geres National Park and Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Porto: Campo de Golfe do Aqueduto (in Paredes), North Discovery Adventure Tours (in Viana do Castelo) and Elevador do Bom Jesus do Monte (in Braga). Next up on the itinerary: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, look for gifts at Livraria Lello, explore the activities along Douro River, and contemplate the long history of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Porto road trip planner.

In May, daily temperatures in Porto can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C.