Porto
★★★★
Hotel reviews
An Instagrammer’s dream, this hotel is almost too cool for its own good
This Porto, Portugal, hotel stays on the right side of being the preserve of hipsters, while offering some of the best views in the city.
- by Jamie Lafferty
Portugal cruise with Silversea: Exploring Vila Nova de Gaia, the home of Port wine
Porto quickly has you under its spell. But my plan is to leave Porto immediately. My target instead is Vila Nova de Gaia.
- by Steve McKenna
Scenic Azure Portugal cruise: At port in a picture-book city
A meander through the majestic Douro Valley on a luxury river cruise ship begins in Portugal's history-rich second city.
- by Mark Chipperfield
Lisbon versus Porto in Portugal: Stunning cities, close ties, bitter rivals
Lisbon and Porto are like beautiful, warring siblings, both vying for attention.
- by Sue Williams
Porto, Portugal: Where temptation will get the better of you
There is temptation everywhere you go in this Portuguese city.
- by Catherine Marshall
Things to do in Porto, Portugal: A three minute guide
A wonderful, bargainous place to eat and – especially – drink.
- by David Whitley
Europe's most romantic cities, besides Paris
There are plenty of other beautiful cities for travellers looking for a romantic setting, writes Ute Junker.
- by Ute Junker
There is more to Europe than Paris and Rome
Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.
Beyond Paris and Rome: the lesser-known European cities you must visit
Europe's lesser-visited cities are just as eye-catching, fascinating and fun as their more well-trodden counterparts, writes David Whitley.
Drinking in the words
From Maastricht to Mexico, the bookshop cafe is a heady brew, writes Brian Turner.