Porto

Porto is its own thing. People will tell you it's "like Lisbon but smaller," but they're wrong.

The food is different, the wine is unique, the hills are somehow steeper, and the weather can flip on you in the span of one afternoon. This is a guide to eating, drinking, and getting around without burning a day figuring out the basics.

The Weather

Porto is in the north, which means it's noticeably cooler and rainier than Lisbon. Even in summer, expect a few cool evenings and the occasional cloudy stretch. From October through March, rain is a real possibility on...