Winter (December through February) Weather is too cold this time of year in Porto to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 60.2°F (15.7°C) and 56.2°F (13.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 8 to 10 times per month. Is Porto worth visiting in December? […]

This dish is said to have originated in the 14th century, when supposedly all meat except for offal was shipped out of Porto to feed Portuguese troops in Africa, leaving Porto’s residents to make the most of tripe. You will need to soak the beans overnight. What is tripas a moda do Porto? Tripas à […]

Best events during Christmas in Porto Check the Christmas tree! Watch a free concert at the Clérigos church and tower. For families with kids: give your letters to Santa Claus. Christmas market in Serralves’ Foundation. Urban Market. Christmas market at the WOW (World of Wine) A Vida Portuguesa and Fernandes Mattos. Is Porto worth visiting […]

Many companies to become bankrupt in the financial crisis and many Portuguese left Portugal to find jobs in other countries. In 2011, around 18.8% of the houses in Porto were abandoned.The main reason for people to abandon their houses and investments is that even if they want to sell their houses, they couldn’t. Why does […]

Indeed! They were running along the handrail and diving 30 or 40 ft into the middle of the river. Can you swim in the Douro river Porto? For most of its route through Portugal, the Douro river lies in areas of low population.Beaches (“fluviais”) along the river attract locals who come out for a day […]

3) The City’s nickname is Invicta Invicta means invincible in Portuguese. This nickname is coming from the 19th Century Portuguese civil war, when Porto was never conquered and even survived a siege that lasted more than a year. How did Porto get its name? Porto, previously Cale, was a little Celtic hamlet located on the […]

Portugal does have a visa for retirees coming from non-EU countries. It’s called the D7 Visa or the Portugal Passive Income Visa. The D7 Visa allows you to retire in Portugal without having to make a significant investment in property. How much do I need to retire in Porto Portugal? Compared to Lisbon and other […]

Porto Best Beaches | Beach Guide Praia do Carneiro. Praia do Carneiro is the closest of Porto’s beaches to the mouth of the River Douro. Praia dos Ingleses. Praia do Molhe. Praia Castelo do Queijo. Matosinhos beach. Leça da Palmeira. Miramar. Praia de Fuzelhas. Can you swim in the sea in Porto? All the beaches […]

Porto Christmas Market (December 1–24, 2021) The annual holiday Christmas fair is held in Batalha Square (Praça da Batalha) every December. Located in the very center of Porto, the artisan market consists of about 20 wooden chalets, offering books, decor items, apparel, and gastronomy. What is there to do in Porto at Christmas? Best events […]

It’s a safe place to live Portugal is third on the Global Peace Index and is one of the safest countries to live in. The index ranking considers several factors such as crime, perceived criminality and conflicts. This extends to Porto even more so than busier tourist destinations like Lisbon. Is Porto Portugal a good […]

Porto is one of the most popular cities to visit in Europe right now – and for very good reason. Its stunning Old Town on the picturesque Douro River, complete with six bridges, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The downside to being so popular is that Porto can at times get too crowded for its […]

Weather in July July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Porto, Portugal, with average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 15.9°C (60.6°F). Is Porto too hot in July? The Peak Season (July – August) The summer weather in Porto is hot, but not unbearable, as temperatures are moderated by the […]

In Porto, the summers are comfortable, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are cold, wet, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 43°F to 76°F and is rarely below 34°F or above 87°F. Does it get cold in Porto Portugal? The coldest area of Portugal is around […]

The history of Porto dates back to the 1st century BC when, under Roman rule, the city played an important role on the main trade route between Lisbon and Braga. How did Porto get its name? Porto, previously Cale, was a little Celtic hamlet located on the mouth of the Duero river. When the Romans […]

Porto is an incredible city both to visit and to live in. With an important industrial pole and the fourth most populous municipality in the country, it also has a vast educational and cultural offer. In addition, it is a safe city, with good infrastructure, many restaurants, shops and places of interest. Is Porto a […]