Meanwhile in the town just south of the Porto city center, Vila Nova de Gaia, you'll happen upon beaches with soft white sand and conditions more suitable for swimming. The beaches of Vila Nova de ...

feel free to copy or adapt this Porto 2 day itinerary to best suit your own travel style: Spend your first day exploring the city center of Porto, taking in some amazing vistas and trying some of ...

This iconic arching iron bridge straddles the Douro River, connecting Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. Though Porto is known for having quite a few bridges, the Dom Luis I Bridge is especially renowned ...