The Lowdown
Located up the coast from Portugal’s capital city, Porto sits on the banks of the Douro River. The city is known for its legendary port wine production. In the medieval district close to the river (Ribeira), you’ll find narrow, cobblestone streets, cafes, restaurants, and loads of places to explore.
Where to Stay
Mouzinho 134 is THE place to stay in Porto. It’s in the center of the historic district (backs on to a 13th century cobblestone street), close to the train and public transit, and the hospitality is amazing. You’ll be greeted with some port wine when you check-in, as well as a map of the city that outlines recommendations from your hosts. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll even get some fresh pastries delivered to your door every morning. This place is a total gem.
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Where to Work
There are several co-working spaces in Porto.
Porto i/o has both a downtown and riverfront location, but the downtown location is more suited to short term use, while the riverfront location focuses more on long-term co-working (at least a month). The downtown location is also only a short walk from your apartment at Mouzinho 134.
Armazém Cowork is a little further from the historic center of town, but provides another great option for coworking, whether it’s for a few days, weeks, or months.
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Credit: @Armazém Cowork
Where to Eat
Porto has many options for port wine tastings, seafood, pastries, and “francesinhas”, the local sandwich made of thick bread, 5 meats, melted cheese, and tomato gravy. Cafe Santiago is the most famous stop for francesinhas in town.
If you’re looking for gelato, Gelataria Portuense has some of the creamiest you’ll find anywhere.
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Where to Play
If you’re staying in the historic center of Porto, it’s only about a 15 minute walking radius to get to most of the sights.
There are countless beautiful churches, castles, and towers in Porto to explore- almost on every corner. Climbing to the top of Clérigos Tower provides 360 degree views of the beautiful city and Douro River below.
Fans of Harry Potter will appreciate Livraria Lello- the bookstore that inspired the Harry Potter series.
Into sports? Grab tickets to see FC Porto– Porto’s football team.
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Credit: @Livraria Lello
What You’ll Need
Bring along some great walking shoes. Porto is a walkable town, so you won’t need to take any sort of transportation if you’re staying in the Ribeira area.
How to Get There
Fly into Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), and grab an Uber to your accommodations.
Ready to Go?
1. Check Mouzinho 134‘s availability
2. Check Skyscanner for the best prices on flights and car rentals.
3. Pick up Lonely Planet’s book, Portugal
4. If you’ve got extra time, add on a trip to Lisbon
5. Grab some travel insurance below:
6. Pack your bags!