Cristina Villas-Boas

Portugal isn’t exactly a hidden gem, but whatever you do, make sure you don’t sleep on the Porto. In our opinion, Porto is the best city break in the whole of Europe, so if you’re looking for great food and a ridiculous number of great things to do, you’re in the right place.  Here you’ll find beautiful bookstores, old-school cinemas and rows and rows of colourfully-packaged tinned fish to grab for your next date night (if you know, you know). Buy souvenirs at ancient markets, people-watch from outdoor bars and try your first francesinha, if you dare. Here are the best things to do in Porto.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Porto🍻 The best bars in Porto🏖️ The best beaches in Porto💗 The best romantic hotels in Porto🏠 The best Airbnbs in Porto This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Porto. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.