A lot of light recently sheds light on Portugal’s second largest city and one of its most beautiful, Porto. It may not be easy to discover Porto with all its beautiful features, great locations and delicious restaurants in a short period. Today we will try to collect, but the best that you can do in Porto within 48 hours!
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First day
Start the first morning with a visit to one of Porto’s most famous destinations: Ribeira Ribeira, which is considered one of the most beautiful areas of Porto, where small colorful houses are lined on one side and the river Dora on the other side. A hike along the river is a great opportunity to discover bridges that are among the most prominent landmarks of the city.
On the other hand, no morning is complete in Portugal without a cup of coffee, so you should stop in one of the cafes during your morning stroll. Traditional breakfast consists of coffee with croissants of butter, cheese or honey and jams … There are many cafes along the river, but you can also progress towards the historical center to sit in one of the old cafes in Porto such as Majestic Cafe, Cafe do Cais and Piolho Cafe.
Then you can move towards Avenida dos Aliados, an area that reflects the progress that Porto has known in the years, where you will find many hotels, cafes and restaurants, which makes the area a sure starting point for many tourists. Notable attractions in the area include the 19th-century Trindade Church, City Hall and the nearby Clock Tower. There is also a site dedicated to one of the country’s most famous poets, Almeida Garrett, and the train station is an icon in this region.
After the day has passed in this charming place, it is time to savor the distinctive traditional Portuguese cuisine. Getting a restaurant you want is easy because there are so many options, but it is best to ask a local person about the best restaurant.
the second day
After breakfast, switch from enjoying classical engineering towards contemporary art and head towards the Serralves Museum, which is considered one of the largest sites of modern art in Portugal and displays the most important works of local artists and artists from around the world. The surrounding area includes a group of beautiful gardens that you can stop in.
As for lunch, you should taste the franceshinha dish, the most famous sandwich in Portugal, and many restaurants say it is the best in its preparation, while Capa Negra is definitely one of the best.
Then complete your tour of the most prominent contemporary art in Porto by visiting one or more of the many galleries in it. In particular, he went to “Crystal Palace”, where gardens and interior museums meet in a mixture that reflects the past and present in the city.
A view of the Douro River
Crystal Palace
From Porto
General view of Porto at night
Traditional Portuguese breakfast
The road to the Serralves Museum
The streets of Porto
Igreja Santissima Trindade in Porto
