Condé Nast Traveler
My Favorite Airbnb: An Architect's Antique-Filled Porto Apartment With a Secret Garden
A central location in one of Porto's busiest neighborhoods and a serene, tucked-away backyard? This Airbnb has it all.
Condé Nast TravelerOct 6
The Best Cities in the World: 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
These are the best cities in the world, as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers.
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- DouroSightRiver offering views of Porto's houses and towers
- Elsewhere
- Amalfi CoastSightAmalfi, ItalyRomantic coastline with cliffs, beaches, and towns
- Old TownHostelDubrovnik, CroatiaArea that feels like stepping back into time
- Playa de la ConchaSightSan Sebastián, SpainBeach to lounge on or watch surfers
- Parte ViejaNeighborhoodSan Sebastián, SpainCentral area for pintxo bar hopping
- GrosNeighborhoodSan Sebastián, SpainArea for watching surfer culture
- Monte IgueldoViewpointSan Sebastián, SpainOffers breathtaking views from its summit
- KapellbrückeSightLucerne, SwitzerlandOldest covered bridge in Europe
- Rathaus BrauereiRestaurantLucerne, SwitzerlandHome - Die Rathausbrauerei am Reussufer in Luzern.
- Mandarin Oriental Palace, LuzernHotelLucerne, SwitzerlandArt Nouveau hotel with lake views
- Fábrica La AuroraGallerySan Miguel de Allende, MexicoFormer textile factory with artisan shops
- Rosewood San Miguel de AllendeHotelSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoOasis with rooftop tapas bar and skyline views
- AperiRestaurantSan Miguel de Allende, MexicoChef's table for dining with fresh regional flavors
- Aquaflor FirenzePlaceFlorence, ItalyWorkshop on history of perfume-making
- Gucci GardenMuseumFlorence, ItalyMuseum charting fashion juggernaut's evolution
- La StrozzinaMuseumFlorence, ItalyCenter for contemporary culture
Condé Nast TravelerSep 23
15 Best Airbnbs in Porto—For Walking-Distance Wine Bars and Views of the Douro
From a riverfront retreat to a luxury apartment in the city's center.
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- RibeiraNeighborhoodArea near the Dom Luís I Bridge.
- Foz do DouroNeighborhoodNeighborhood with shared pool and gym.
- Rua do AlmadaNeighborhoodOne of Porto's most iconic streets.
- Aliados SquareSightBustling square in the historic center.
- Lello LibraryMuseumLocated in the historic center.
- Clérigos TowerSightO ex-líbris da cidade do Porto, a dominar a paisagem desde 1763.
- BonfimNeighborhoodNeighborhood with Douro River views.
- Douro RiverSightRiver with views from apartments.
- Ponte Infante Dom HenriqueSightBridge with views of the Douro River.
- Baixa/Historic CenterNeighborhoodArea with colorful interiors and a courtyard.
- Bolhão metro stationSightMetro station for city access.
- Batalha SquareSightSquare in the historic center.
- Dom Luís I BridgeSightBridge near the Bonfim neighborhood.
- Alameda das FontaínhasSightArea near the Bonfim neighborhood.
- Ruinas da Fábrica do GásSightRuins in the Foz do Douro neighborhood.
- Ponte da ArrábidaSightBridge in the Foz do Douro neighborhood.
- MassarelosNeighborhoodNeighborhood with Douro River views and plunge pool.
- Palácio das SereiasAttractionPalace in the Massarelos neighborhood.
- Jardim do RoseiralGardenGarden in the Massarelos neighborhood.
- Lordelo do OuroNeighborhoodNeighborhood with award-winning apartment.
- Lavadouro da ArrábidaSightWashing place in Lordelo do Ouro.
- Porto Tram MuseumMuseumMuseum in Lordelo do Ouro.
- Ponte FerreirinhaSightBridge in Lordelo do Ouro.
- Miradouro Das FontainhasViewpoint
- Igreja Paroquial de Santo IldefonsoPlace of worship
Lonely PlanetAug 25
The 15 Best Things to Do in Porto, Portugal
Find all of Porto
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- Casa de Chá da Boa NovaRestaurantMichelin-star restaurant.
- francesinhaRestaurantA multilayered meat and melted cheese sandwich.
- São BentoTrain stationTrain station with 20,000 tiles adorning its interior.
- Palácio da BolsaAttractionFormer stock exchange palace with gold-leaf Salão Árabe.
- Vila Nova de GaiaNeighborhoodAcross the river, surrounded by port wine houses.
- Capela das AlmasPlace of worshipChurch with a blue-and-white tile facade.
- Rua de Santa CatarinaNeighborhoodStreet where you can find Igreja de Santo Ildefonso.
- Igreja de Santo IldefonsoPlace of worshipChurch with a blue-and-white tile facade by Jorge Colaço.
- Igreja do CarmoPlace of worshipChurch with a notable tile facade.
- Banco de MateriaisMuseumPioneering materials bank featuring tile samples.
- FleurdelisPlaceSells ready-made tile pieces.
- Fontainhas districtNeighborhoodEast side of town, witness the best bash for Festa de São João.
- SerralvesNeighborhoodContemporary art museum, art deco mansion, and gardens.
- Casa da MúsicaMuseumContemporary music venue designed by Rem Koolhaas.
- Open House PortoRestaurantFestival welcoming visitors into striking buildings.
- SocorroMarketRecord shop that doubles as an alternative concert venue.
- Radioclube AgramonteRestaurantAlternative concert venue.
- FiascoBarA favorite hangout in the Bonfim district.
- Primavera SoundFestivalFestival in early June for bigger acts.
- Sé do PortoPlace of worship12th-century cathedral with a cloisters tile makeover.
- Igreja dos ClérigosPlace of worshipChurch with grand paintings and sculptures.
- Igreja de São FranciscoPlace of worshipChurch with opulent gilded altarpieces.
- Festa de São JoãoFestival
- Gazete AzulejosPlace
- Elsewhere
- Casa da ArquitecturaMuseumMatosinhos, PortugalHosts architecture exhibits, walking tours, and Open House Porto.
Lonely PlanetAug 18
11 of the best places to visit in Portugal
Beyond the obvious towns of Lisbon and Porto, Portugal promises lively historic cities, incredible beaches and wonderful wine regions.
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- Ribeira DistrictNeighborhoodstart exploring Porto here
- Douro ValleyNeighborhoodwine region east of Porto
- World of WineMuseumcomplex of museums, restaurants, and bars
- Elsewhere
- Praia do AmadoSightAlgarve, Portugalbeach in Algarve
- Museu Nacional do AzulejoMuseumLisbon, Portugalhas a trove of ceramic tiles
- Castelo de São JorgeAttractionLisbon, Portugalhilltop castle overlooking Lisbon
- pastéis de nataRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcustard tarts found in Lisbon
- Setúbal PeninsulaNeighborhoodLisbon, Portugalweekend playground south of Lisbon
- Costa da CaparicaSightLisbon, Portugalendless beachfront south of Lisbon
- Parque Natural da ArrábidaNature reserveSetúbal, Portugalcliffs, coves, and beaches
- Praia do Portinho da ArrábidaSightSetúbal, Portugalbeach with fine sand and azure waters
- MinhoNeighborhoodBraga, Portugalverdant region of valleys and wilds
- Quinta NovaHotelPinhão, Portugal
- Casa CimeiraHotelPinhão, Portugal
Condé Nast TravelerAug 11
The Best Hotels in Porto, According to Our Portugal-Obsessed Editors
The top Porto properties to book for sweeping views, fine dining, or private port tastings.
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- Palacete SeveroHotelRestored house with 20 rooms, spa, pool, bistro, and restaurant.
- Rua das FloresNeighborhoodCobblestoned street near the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
- Ribeira DistrictNeighborhoodWinding, cobblestoned streets near the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
- The Editory Boulevard AliadosHotelHotel with playful, funky interiors and a new dining concept.
- Gio Party & PastaRestaurantNew dining concept with circus-themed murals and Italian classics.
- Infante SagresHotelPorto's first five-star hotel, restored with sensitive character accents.
- Scarlett Wine & FoodRestaurantServes local bites like bolinho de bacalhau and Douro Valley wines.
- Gran Cruz HouseGuest houseIt is in Praça da Ribeira, overlooking the Douro River, which is the Gran Cruz House, a charming hotel in this…
- The RebelloHotelIndulge in luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, and a range of spa treatments and wellness services at our hotel…
- Tivoli KopkeHotelVisit one of the best hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia, located close to Douro riverfront.
- The LargoHotel
- Casa da Companhia, Vignette CollectionHotel
- Torel Palace PortoHotel
- Outside Porto MoucoHotel
- Elsewhere
- The YeatmanHotelVila Nova de Gaia, PortugalHotel with a decanter-shaped pool and terrace overlooking Porto.
Atlas ObscuraAug 11
19 Creepy Catacombs Around the World You Can Visit
Catacombs—underground rooms and tunnels used as cemeteries—date back to first-century Rome, but the most famous (and infamous) were created across Europe in the 17th century. Overcrowding in Paris’s more traditional burial spaces, as well as sanitation issues, led authorities to turn the miles of tunnels connecting quarries under the city into crypts. It’s believed that more than six million pe…
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- Igreja de São Francisco CatacombsSightCatacombs hold tombs for members of the Franciscan order.
- Elsewhere
- Templo ExpiatorioPlace of worshipLeón, MexicoNeo-Gothic church providing entry to an underground world.
- Catacombs of Washington, D.C.SightWashington, United StatesCreated by Franciscan monks to channel the Holy Land.
- Petrovaradin FortressSightNovi Sad, SerbiaHidden underground military galleries, a four-story network.
- Old St. Patrick’s CathedralSightNew York, United StatesCatacombs open to the public for candlelight tours.
- Delmonico familyPlaceNew York, United StatesFounders of New York’s oldest surviving restaurant.
- Sanità districtNeighborhoodNaples, ItalySite of Greek-era catacombs with oldest surviving Christian art.
- St. Paul’s and St. Agatha’s catacombsSightRabat, MaltaHolds one of the finest surviving examples of an agape table.
- Fontanelle Cemetery CavesSightNaples, ItalyCave complex used as a burial ground since the 1500s.
- Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad ArcoSightNaples, ItalyBegan burying Naples’s poor and unclaimed in 1638.
- Catacombs at Templo ExpiatorioSightLeón, MexicoLabyrinth of catacombs formed from seven interconnected crypts.
- Warstone Lane Cemetery CatacombsSightBirmingham, United KingdomTiered, semicircular catacombs resembling a Roman amphitheater.
- Maltese Catacomb ComplexesSightRabat, MaltaComplex holds tombs for over 1,000 bodies.
- Ta’ Bistra CatacombsSightMosta, MaltaLargest catacomb complex found outside Rabat.
- The Sacconi Rossi CryptSightRome, ItalyCrypt decorated with bones of deceased brothers.
- The Catacombs of St. Peter’s AbbeySightSalzburg, AustriaServed as a sacred burial site and hermitage.
- Melník Chapel of BonesSightMelnik, CzechiaVault holds exhumed bodies from plague-ridden cemeteries.
- Klatovy Catacomb MummiesSightKlatovy, CzechiaVentilation system naturally mummified bodies.
- Museum Romeinse Katakomben (Roman Catacombs Museum)MuseumValkenburg, The NetherlandsFaithful reproduction of Roman catacombs in a quarry.
- Capuchin Monastery CatacombsSightPalermo, ItalyNearly 8,000 corpses dressed in their Sunday best.
- Catacombes de ParisMuseumParis, FranceHolds remains of six to seven million Parisians.
Lonely PlanetAug 8
15 things to know before visiting Porto
Porto
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- AntiqvvmRestaurantDescubra o Antiqvvm, restaurante com 2 Estrelas Michelin no Porto, liderado pelo Chef Vítor Matos.
- Cafe SantiagoRestaurantserves one of the best francesinhas
- Capela das Almas de Santa CatarinaPlace of worshipfeatures tile facades
- Festa de São JoãoFestivalriotous celebration in summer
- RibeiraNeighborhoodhistoric architecture, lively dining and drinking
- AliadosNeighborhoodheart of the city center, great lodging and dining
- Foz do DouroNeighborhoodseaside feel, near beaches on the Atlantic
- Luís I bridgeSighticonic bridge near the riverfront
- Igreja de Santa ClaraPlace of worshipnear the top of the funicular
- francesinhaRestaurantmuch-loved dish of bread, meats, cheese, and sauce
- O BuracoRestaurantauthentic, home-style cooking for tripe stew
- Pedro LemosRestaurant
Lonely PlanetAug 6
3 places to go when Porto gets too busy
These cities near Porto offer a dose of Portuguese charm, without the crowds.
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- Museu Arte NovaMuseumAveiro, Portugalart nouveau architecture museum
- moliceiro boatsPlaceAveiro, Portugaldecorated boats for canal tours
- ovo molePublic artworkAveiro, Portugalsweet treat that originated in the town's convent
- PeixinhoMarketAveiro, Portugalshop for local treats
- Costa NovaNeighborhoodAveiro, Portugalarea with beautiful white-sand beach and candy-striped palheiros
- Palacete de ValdemouroHotelAveiro, Portugalhistoric townhouse hotel, former home of novelist
- River Axe estuarySightVila do Conde, Portugaladmire rowers and paddle sports
- Capela de Nossa Senhora da GuiaPlace of worshipVila do Conde, Portugalwhite chapel with steps leading to sea view
- Praia da Senhora da GuiaSightVila do Conde, Portugalsandy town-center beach with rocks and rock pools
- Santa Clara monasterySightVila do Conde, Portugalhistorical highlight with aqueduct, converted to hotel
- OcultoRestaurantVila do Conde, PortugalMichelin-starred restaurant in monastery cellars
- Lince Santa ClaraHotelVila do Conde, Portugalhistoric hotel, spa, mini museum and restaurant
- Largo República do BrasilNeighborhoodGuimaraes, Portugalboulevard with central gardens
- 10th-century castleSightGuimaraes, Portugalbuilt to defend the region from Viking and Moorish attacks
- Paço dos Duques de BragançaSightGuimaraes, Portugal15th-century palace with panoramic view
- Penha ParkParkGuimaraes, Portugalpark with pine forest and shady trails
- International Arts CenterSightGuimaraes, Portugalmodern building with gold blocks
- Centro Cultural Vila FlorSightGuimaraes, Portugalold/new mashup cultural center
- Casa António RochaSightGuimaraes, PortugalLe Corbusier–inspired housing complex
- torta de GuimarãesRestaurantGuimaraes, Portugalcrescent-shaped tart filled with almond and squash paste
- Largo da OliveiraNeighborhoodGuimaraes, Portugal
- Praça de São TiagoNeighborhoodGuimaraes, Portugal
Condé Nast TravelerNov 17, 2025
The Best Restaurants in Porto, Portugal's Epicurean Gem
Discover the Michelin-starred spots and relaxed, wine-focused hideaways in Portugal’s second city.
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- 1638 Restaurant & Wine BarRestaurantNew opening with an 11-course Sensory Menu.
- KaigiRestaurantJapanese-Portuguese restaurant from Vasco Coelho Santos.
- BlindCaféExplore o Restaurante Estrela Michelin 2025 no Torel Palace Porto e delicie-se com uma experiência gastronômica única,…
- AntiqvvmRestaurantDescubra o Antiqvvm, restaurante com 2 Estrelas Michelin no Porto, liderado pelo Chef Vítor Matos.
- Casa de Chá da Boa NovaRestaurantHistoric tea house set on the Costa Verde rocks.
- Tia TiaCaféCool inner-city neighborhood spot.
- Capela IncomumRestaurantDeconsecrated church turned wine and tapas bar.
- CasarioRestaurantRestaurant with views across the Douro River.
- The YeatmanHotelRestaurant with sweeping views on either side of the Douro.
- OmaRestaurantMichelin Bib Gourmand award for value.
- Ogi by EuskaldunaRestaurantBakery supplying bread for Kaigi.
- KopkeRestaurantWorld's oldest port wine house.
- FlôrRestaurant12-seat bar offering complex cocktails.
- Cafe SantiagoRestaurantInventive tasting menu inspired by world cooking.
- ÉpocaDeliBustling café known for elevated brunch dishes.
- GrutaCaféCozy restaurant with Bib Gourmand status.
- Dona MariaRestaurantHomely restaurant paying tribute to Portuguese cooks.
- Chez MauriceCaféBeachside restaurant with mojitos.
- Boa Nova Tea HouseSightHistoric monument housing a restaurant.
- ÉonRestaurantFine dining restaurant focused on past, present, future.
- EuskaldunaRestaurantEdgy, innovative, inspiring space with a central counter.
- MiBaCaféNeighboring baker supplying brioche for Época.
- The LargoHotelHotel where Flôr bar and restaurant belong.
National GeographicMay 2, 2023
Cafe culture: celebrating 20 of Europe's greatest cafes
Cafes are part of the fabric of European culture. For centuries they’ve been where political rebellions have started, and where writers, artists and other great thinkers have exchanged ideas. The ...
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- Cafe MajesticRestaurantCurving marble facade with cherub sculptures.
- Elsewhere
- Schwarzes CaféPubBerlin, GermanyOpen 24 hours, popular for breakfasts.
- Café SacherCaféVienna, AustriaFamous for its original Sachertorte chocolate cake.
- Café de la PaixRestaurantParis, FranceHistoric site with gold columns and frescoes.
- Sally Lunn'sRestaurantBath, United KingdomServes Bath buns in one of the oldest houses.
- Pastéis de BelémRestaurantLisbon, PortugalSells 20,000 pastéis de nata daily.
- Bewley's Grafton StreetCaféDublin, IrelandShop Bewley's tea & coffee online and enjoy sustainable Fairtrade products roasted locally in Ireland.
- Antico Caffe GrecoRestaurantRome, ItalyRome's oldest coffee shop, decorated with paintings.
- Caffè FlorianCaféVenice, ItalyWorld's oldest operating coffee house.
- Cafe PushkinRestaurantMoscow, RussiaRestaurant with 19th-century Russian aristocrat's home decor.
- Grand CafeRestaurantOslo, NorwayMural depicts Munch and Ibsen.
- Mackintosh at The WillowCaféGlasgow, United KingdomOnly remaining tea room by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
- Kavarna SlaviaCaféPrague, CzechiaOffers views of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge.
- Cafe GijónCaféMadrid, SpainMeeting point for writers and artists.
- Café AméricainCaféAmsterdam, The NetherlandsClassic art deco interiors with Tiffany lamps.
- Café GerbeaudCaféBudapest, HungaryOne of Budapest's best patisseries.
- Café CentralCaféVienna, AustriaViennese landmark frequented by intellectuals.
- Cafe ProcopeRestaurantParis, FranceCredited with popularising cafe culture in France.
- New York CafeCaféBudapest, HungaryOpulent space restored with gold leaf and murals.
- Conditori La GlaceBakeryCopenhagen, DenmarkOldest pastry shop in Copenhagen.