Moreover, Porto scooped up the title of Europe's Leading City Break Destination in 2020; with its age-old downtown area, visitors will never run short of chances to dive into Porto's deep-rooted heritage.
Standing as Portugal’s second-largest metropolis, home to roughly 1.7 million souls, Porto has been in the limelight since Forbes listed it as the "The City to Visit This Year" in 2017.
Wanderers can soak up serene riverfront views along the Douro or savour the city's signature Port Wine across myriad bars and diners, reports the Express.
Crowned by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site back in 1996, Porto offers a snug retreat ideal for that long weekend away—small enough to traverse by foot, yet brimming with sights.
Wine aficionados mustn't miss a visit to the sprawling vineyard in the Douro Valley owned by the Symington Family Estate, leading producers of port and wine.
