The Best Things to Do in Porto, Portugal in 2 Days

When I was planning my first trip to Portugal, I knew I wanted to focus on the country’s two major cities: Lisbon and Porto.

Lisbon is Portugal’s capital and largest city; it’s also definitely been “discovered” by mass tourism, and is a popular destination for city breaks within Europe. Go to Lisbon on just about any weekend outside of the winter months, and you’ll be met with thousands of cruise ship passengers and tourists from all around the world.

This isn’t to say that I didn’t enjoy Lisbon – I definitely did! But it’s very different from Porto.

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal, and has been an important center for trade (and wine!) for centuries. And while Porto is still a popular destination for tourists, the…