Porto (Leixoes)
Country: Portugal · Region: Iberia and Atlantic · Currency: Euro
Porto is Portugal's second-largest city and capital of the Northern region, built on high ground overlooking the Douro River estuary with a UNESCO World Heritage historical centre. The port of Leixões in neighboring Matosinhos serves cruise ships with light rail connections to Porto.
Top sights
Ribeira district, Cathedral, Vila Nova de Gaia wine warehouses, Douro River scenic tours, Porto Metro system, São Bento Station
Things to do
- Porto Cathedral
- Historic cathedral standing where Romans strategically built their fortified settlement into a cliff face overlooking the river.
- Ribeira district
- Historic tourist quarter featuring narrow streets and traditional architecture as part of Porto's UNESCO World Heritage centre.
- Vila Nova de Gaia wine warehouses
- Located across the Douro River from Porto proper, featuring notable Porto wine companies including Cálem, Ferreira, Fonseca, Sandeman, and Kopke.
- São Bento Station
- Historic train station in the city centre serving local and regional services with beautiful architecture.
Where to eat
- Local restaurants
- Serve traditional Porto cuisine including Francesinha and tripe soup, the city's gastronomical specialty.
Forecast for Porto (Leixoes)
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Weather in Porto (Leixoes) by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F | 45°F | 6.2 in | 12 |
| February | 59°F | 47°F | 4.7 in | 10 |
| March | 61°F | 48°F | 5.6 in | 13 |
| April | 65°F | 51°F | 5.1 in | 11 |
| May | 69°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 9 |
| June | 72°F | 59°F | 1.9 in | 7 |
| July | 77°F | 62°F | 0.5 in | 4 |
| August | 77°F | 62°F | 0.6 in | 3 |
| September | 75°F | 61°F | 2.6 in | 6 |
| October | 70°F | 58°F | 7.3 in | 13 |
| November | 63°F | 52°F | 6.4 in | 14 |
| December | 59°F | 49°F | 7.0 in | 14 |
Getting around
From the cruise port at Leixões, take the light rail system to Porto; within the city, the modern Metro system is the most efficient transport, supplemented by STCP buses and walking despite steep hills.
What to eat
Porto is famous for tripe soup (caldo de tripeiros), a local gastronomical specialty with deep historical roots.
Tips
The city has extremely uneven, hilly terrain with narrow cobbled streets in tourist areas; wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time for walking despite the challenging geography.
Best for
Historic architecture, port wine, river scenery