Two days in Porto: 10-day Portugal itinerary
Days 9 and 10: Porto
Porto is days nine and ten in EuroCheapo’s 10-day itinerary for Portugal.
Spend your final two days getting to know Portugal’s second largest city. Walkable, well-connected with inexpensive public transportation and visually stunning, Porto is a budget traveler’s paradise.
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Porto
Without spending a single euro, walk along the Douro River and snap shots of the colorful waterfront buildings and the city’s iconic bridges (one designed by Gustave Eiffel and the other by one of his cronies). Or gawk at the salt cod and fresh produce on display at Bolhão Market.
Search out your favorite azulejo tiles around town, and don’t miss the stunning tile murals at the São Benton Station. Admire funky art in the galleries and the graffiti outside on Miguel Bombarda Street. Window-shop in the city center, or buy a book at Lello, one of the world’s most beautiful bookshops.
Eating and drinking on the cheap in Porto
Shell out a few euros for a tour of a port cellar — beyond learning about this vital local industry, your tour’s likely to include samples that make it worth your while. Wash down Francesinha sandwiches with beer or feast on tripe stew, a local specialty. Hop the light rail to Matosinhos port for the city’s freshest seafood.
Cheap Stays in Porto
Sleeping in Porto shouldn’t cost you more than €50 euros/night for a centrally located, basic accommodation with private bath. For a private room for less, try guesthouses, but be prepared to share a bathroom and walk up a few flights of stairs. Bunks and shared showers at a hostel run €8-15 per night per person. Search over 900 hotels in Porto.
For more on Porto, check out our guide to Porto on a Budget and our article A Cheapo day in Porto.
Our 10-day Portugal itinerary
Porto is days nine and ten of our recommended itinerary for a 10-day trip in Portugal. Click below to see the previous days.
Days 1 and 2: Lisbon
Days 3 and 4: Sintra, Cascais & Coimbra
Days 5 and 6: Valença and Ponte de Lima
Days 7 and 8: Braga and Guimarães
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