Porto, Portugal's second largest city, stands majestically on the banks of the Douro River, captivating visitors with its timeless beauty and vibrant atmosphere. Personally, Dace and I liked it more than Lisbon.
Known as the "Unconquered City" for its heroic resistance to invaders, Porto brims with history, culture and a unique charm that makes it an irresistible destination.
Enter the heart of Porto and let yourself be carried away by the labyrinth of cobbled streets of the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Touring the Ribeira, the oldest area of the city, and admiring its colorful houses that overlook the river, creating a postcard landscape, are things that will not be easily forgotten.
Crossing the emblematic Luis I Bridge, a 19th century engineering masterpiece, and enjoying the impressive panoramic views of the city from the other side of the Douro River, is highly recommended.
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Porto walking its narrowest streets, its neighborhood labyrinths, discovering in every corner the majesty of countless well-designed buildings, with a sensitive brush on each edge, that dominate the urban landscape of Porto.
Aimlessly exploring the city of Porto at all hours, night or day, rain or shine, will transport you to a dimension of charm that few cities in Europe can match.
Porto is a paradise for food lovers. Enjoying an authentic "francesinha", a gourmet sandwich based on meat, sausages and cheese, accompanied by a delicious spicy sauce is one of many culinary options.
Savoring the traditional "pastels de nata", crunchy cream tarts that melt in your mouth or tasting the exquisite Port wines, recognized worldwide for their unique flavor and aroma, is a must-do pleasure when you visit this city.
Porto is a city full of life and energy. Letting yourself be infected by the sadness of fado, a melancholic musical genre that tells stories of love, loss and nostalgia, or going out into life with a bossanova imported from Brazil, is also inevitable.
Stroll through the lively streets of Barrio Alto, famous for its bohemian atmosphere and its bars where music plays until late at night. Enjoying a cruise along the Douro River and admiring the city from a different perspective can be the corollaries for an intense visit to Porto.
With Dace we plan to return to Porto one day. This city has something that has been lost in many others, and that has to do with the essence. Not even the thousands of tourists and immigrants that swarm here have been able to dilute the true authenticity of this city. That's a real feast for the eyes.
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🔎 I am Gustavo Llusá, Argentine, after traveling for several years through more than 70 countries I settled in Latvia where I married Dace and learned to know another way of life, on the other side of the map.
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