If you know me, you know how much I love Portugal! I’ll be telling you how to spend 3 days in Porto!

How to spend 3 days in Porto - orange roofs from above

After exploring Lisbon twice and Cascais, I couldn’t wait to go to Porto. There are so many things not to be missed in Porto. Read on for the best sunset spot, where to eat and some of the most instagrammable spots in Porto!

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Best sunset spot in Porto!

First impressions were incredible, I was on my way to meet Taylor and we met on the Dom Luis Bridge and were faced with the most incredible sunset I’ve ever seen. The whole sky was burning red and pink! After that we went off to a restaurant called Cais De Pedro near to our AirBnb for some tapas. The food is such a reasonable price, you can eat so much and still not be remotely shocked by the bill.

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Overlooking the Dom Luis Bridge in porto - girl stood looking

Where to eat in Porto?

We also went to eat at one of the top rated restaurants we found on TripAdvisor Cervejaria Brasao Aliados. Where I tried my first Francesinha, a very typical Portuguese dish. I would say its not for everyone…. I wasn’t a massive fan as it is a white bread sandwich with ham and cheese with a sauce all over the top. But I’ve got to try everything! I didn’t even take a photo as its not very photogenic.. sorry! If you go here, make sure you try their Bacalhau, this is honestly my favourite Portugese food, which is cod in breadcrumbs, like a croquette. They were incredible here.

How to spend 3 days in porto - instagrammable spot near the bridge - houses with washing outside and blue sky

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Tasco

Another place I would recommend going to eat is Tasco. Quality over quantity in what to choose from the menu, which is always a good sign for me. The food here was so delicious, and nice big portions. We tried as much as we could, its a great place to share lots of dishes.

How to spend 3 days in Porto - another viewpoint of the bridge with me sat on the steps leading down

Try some local Port!

Then of course we had to try some Port. We went to Taylor’s, mainly because I went with my friend called Taylor! But there are so many places that make Port all over so you have to try some. However, this is one thing thats not cheap so be prepared, we had a VERY small glass.

Foz lighthouse in Porto - me stood in front with a bow in my hair

Eat a Pastel de Nata

And last but of course not least, eat some Pastel De Nata. you cannot spend 3 days in Porto without trying these incredible custard tarts! I am a massive fan and don’t see how anyone would not enjoy these, so be sure to get some as soon as you can, they are delicious! My favourite place to get them is Fabrica de Nata.

How to spend 3 days in Porto - me walking down the street

Our apartment was very modern, but Portugese houses have no central heating so be prepared if you go in Winter like us, we were freezing!! It was actually warmer outside than inside our house! But we had a great location, a bit away from the centre but a lovely walk along the river back to the main spots.

My favourite Instagrammable Spots in Porto:

Church of Saint IlDefonso

This church is right in the centre of Porto. It stands up high on it’s own and is incredible to see, with all it’s blue tiles. Here is a link to the location of this church!

Beautiful church in Porto - Church of saint ildefonso and me stood in front

Dom Luis I Bridge

Cross the bridge from Porto main town to the other side of this bridge to get an amazing view over the city. Here is a link to the location of this bridge. 

Drone shot of sunset over the bridge in Porto

I flew my drone to get this shot, just make sure you look up the rules before you go, one of which is not to fly above 120m high.

Chapel of Souls

Here is a link to the location of this church! It is right in the centre of town and actually very hard to get a photo without any people in it! I waited for quite a while as it is a very busy spot! There is also a main road, so you have to wait for cars and people to get out of the way first!

Blue tiled wall behind me - instagrammable spots in Portugal!

And so many more little streets and pretty corners to take photos in!

Head to Foz to spend some time at the beach!

If you are staying for a few days I would recommend also heading to Foz and spending some time at the beach! A 20minute bus ride away and it feels like a whole new holiday. Here you can walk down the two piers, one of which has this lovely little lighthouse and fishermen. Be careful though it was so windy and the waves were crazy.

Drone shot of us at the Foz lighthouse, a town near Porto

I wouldn’t recommend getting into the sea without a wet suit on unless you’re brave! Even when I was in Portugal in summer and I jumped into the water I had the shock of my life! If you like an ice bath then go for it… otherwise go for a long weekend before summer and head here for a sea breeze and a coastal walk.

Where to stay in Porto?

Head here to see a list of accommodation in Porto!

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