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Porto is the second largest city in Portugal and the capital of the Northern region. The climate is typically temperate with mild, rainy winters and dry, hot summers. Porto has a diverse landscape; the urbanized area extends along both sides of the Douro River estuary, being flat on the left bank and hilly on the right bank. There are many amazing things to do in Porto including Palaces, Bridges, Churches and Port tasting.
6 Bridges Cruise
One of the most popular things to do in Porto is the 6 bridges cruise down the river Douro. The cruise is relaxing and a chance to see Porto’s amazing bridge architecture — it’s not to be missed. The bridges that you will pass under are:
- Dom Luis I Bridge
- Maria Pia Bridge
- Arrabida Bridge
- Infante D. Henrique Bridge
- São João Bridge
- Freixo Bridge