The Porto Bridge Climb offers spectacular views of the surrounding area from a distinctive perspective. When the Arrábida Bridge spanning the Douro River was completed in 1963, it stood as the ...

This iconic arching iron bridge straddles the Douro River, connecting Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia. Though Porto is known for having quite a few bridges, the Dom Luis I Bridge is especially renowned ...

If the double-decker metal arch bridge looks familiar, it’s because it was designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel’s. Indeed, what Porto lacks in skyscrapers (its tallest buildings are a 12th ...

Portugal’s second city is riding a wave and its hotel scene is equal to the task, with wine-themed haunts up to palatial pads ...

Straddling the mouth of the Douro River with elegant bridges and painted houses tripping up gentle hillsides, Porto has soared in popularity with travellers in recent years. Many come to sip and ...

Jardins do Palácio de Cristal Gazing at the bridges and passing ships on the Douro River is a favorite Porto pastime. For sublime views far from the dense crush of the waterfront walkways ...

Try and catch it when framed by a cloudless blue sky for the greatest impact. Porto’s well-photographed bridge is what most think of when they picture the city, so why not head there to look ...