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Best neighborhoods in Porto

11 places from 15 Porto travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

11 places

  1. Ribeira

    Neighborhood · Ribeira

    Lively riverfront promenade along the Douro for walking, dining and sightseeing, with views of the Dom Luís I Bridge. Often called crowded and touristy.

  2. Vila Nova de Gaia

    Neighborhood · Vila Nova de Gaia

    Riverside town across from Porto lined with port wine cellars offering tastings and tours, plus restaurants with great views of Porto.

  3. Matosinhos

    Neighborhood · Matosinhos

    A seaside town near where the Douro meets the Atlantic, with streets lined with restaurants grilling fresh seafood.

  4. Foz do Douro

    Neighborhood · Foz do Douro

    A former fishing village by the ocean with parks, Porto's best beaches and fantastic Atlantic views.

  5. Cedofeita

    Neighborhood · Cedofeita

    Central neighbourhood close to many of Porto's main sights and nightlife, packed with good restaurants and craft beer bars.

  6. Baixa

    Neighborhood · Baixa

    Porto's main downtown area, walkable to many attractions and well connected by metro, bus and train.

  7. Bonfim

    Neighborhood · Bonfim

    Residential neighbourhood just outside the centre, a cheaper area to stay.

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4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Vitória

    Neighborhood · Vitória

    Central historic neighbourhood centred around the university, convenient for dining and attractions.

  2. Sé

    Neighborhood · Sé

    Porto's oldest neighbourhood, part of the historic city centre.

  3. Marquês

    Neighborhood · Paranhos

    A flat, safe residential area around a square with a garden and metro station, busy by day and quiet at night.

  4. Boavista

    Neighborhood · Boavista

    Porto's upscale business district, flat and well connected, with offices, malls and landmarks such as Casa da Música.