Comments on: Beautiful Porto

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:05:03 +0000

In reply to Aggy. Such a great city! I have such fond memories of it.

By: Aggy

Aggy — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 10:24:44 +0000

Absolutely loved Porto, I was there for only 4 days but completely fell in love with the atmosphere, friendly locals and the amazing food! yum!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Sun, 18 May 2014 20:40:07 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence). Those 2 countries really put a hurt on the bank account, unfortunately.

By: Steph (@ 20 Years Hence)

Steph (@ 20 Years Hence) — Wed, 14 May 2014 04:01:03 +0000

In reply to Talon Windwalker.

Thanks so much for the tips, Talon. We haven’t even started planning Portugal yet, since we’ve only got the one destination, but I’ll keep your recs in mind when I do get around to stressing out about lodging (right now we’re focused on Paris & the few places in Italy we’ll be hitting… SO PRICEY. I can’t even deal…).

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:23:25 +0000

In reply to Katie @ The World on my Necklace. It definitely colors the experience. I hope you do make it to Porto. I just loved that city.

By: Katie @ The World on my Necklace

Katie @ The World on my Necklace — Mon, 05 May 2014 00:55:40 +0000

Sounds like a great place. I haven’t heard much about Porto, next time I visit Portugal I will definitely visit. I personally really liked Lisbon but everyone’s experience is different. I could definitely imagine that staying in an undesirable area would effect your view of the city.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:09:51 +0000

In reply to Sam. I was surprised by it as well! Had never heard of the connection before. The transportation was great. One of the metro trains goes to the airport. It takes about 22 mins from near the center, and it was around 1.80 EUR. More cities need this setup!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:07:36 +0000

In reply to Franca. It's a really great country. I wouldn't mind going back and exploring more of its lesser known areas. The riverside was my favorite area for sure. So lively and charming.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:05:06 +0000

In reply to Steph (@ 20 Years Hence). Wow! The end to the RTW. Bet those are some major mixed feelings! Belem, Campo de Ourique, and Jardim da Estrela are areas I would try to stay in. Basically west of the Rato metro station. Definitely stay away from Intendente and east of that area. It just felt so dilapidated and depressing. Had we had a different base, I think we would've liked Lisbon more.

By: Steph (@ 20 Years Hence)

Steph (@ 20 Years Hence) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 04:49:25 +0000

Aw man! I am so bummed to read that Porto reigns supreme in a Lisbon vs. Porto smackdown because when Tony & I had to decide which location to fly home from out of Portugal, we decided we might as well do the capital city and went with Lisbon. We likely won’t have enough time while we’re in the country to see more than one city, and we hadn’t really read anything about Porto, but it sounds like we may have chosen incorrectly. If you have any recommendations for best locations to base oneself for 3 or 4 days in Lisbon, I’d really appreciate it… will need to make the best of the city since it will be our final stop in Europe… and on our RTW trip! (Gulp!)