Visit Northern Portugal
Where to stay in Northern Portugal

Centro / Baixa
Centro / Baixa is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Ribeira Square and Porto City Hall. See more of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória by jumping on the metro at Trindade Station or Aliados Station.

Ribeira
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Ribeira. A stop by Ribeira Square or Porto Historic Center might round out your trip.

Sé
If you're spending time in Sé, check out sights like Praça da Batalha or Porto Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Batalha-Guindais Stop or Guindais Funicular.

Santa Marinha
While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Cais de Gaia and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santo Ildefonso
Known for its ample dining options and beautiful river views, there's plenty to explore in Santo Ildefonso. You can visit top attractions like Bolhao Market and Porto City Hall, and jump on the metro at Trindade Station or Bolhao Station to see more of the city.

São Nicolau
Visitors to São Nicolau love its stunning river views, and you can check out Ribeira Square and Stock Exchange Palace. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Infante Stop.

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Popular places to visit

Ribeira Square
Perched on the banks of the River Douro, Ribeira Square is one of Porto’s oldest and most exciting districts.

Porto Historic Center
You can learn about the history of Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória when you stop by Porto Historic Center. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Costa Nova Beach
Take photographs of yourself in front of the brightly painted candy-striped houses that line the shore behind the picturesque sandy beach.

Matosinhos Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Matosinhos Beach during your travels in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira?

Porto Cathedral
This superb cathedral combining Gothic and Romanesque styles features a wealth of religious sculpture and painting.

Casa da Música
Listen to classical and popular music concerts or dine out in style at one of Portugal’s most modern performance spaces.
Things to do

Exclusive Vinho Verde Alvarinho and Minho Region Wine Tour

Private Tour: Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga from Porto

Porto: The ultimate Surfing Experience in Porto Area.
