Visit the city and surrounding valley famous for fortified wine, where the Douro River meets the sea. Nina Caplan has more than two decades of experience writing about food, wine, travel, and the arts ...

The best time to visit Porto is from May to September when the weather is often sunny and warm. Overall, Porto experiences a moderate climate. Summertime temps are high but bearable, and the breezes ...

The northern Portuguese city of Porto has long been a haven for food and wine fans. It is internationally accessible — thanks to TAP for those direct flights from Newark — and provides easy access to ...

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 ...

Situated in the north west of Portugal, the coastal city of Porto is a glistening oasis with history and culture in abundance and an exciting urban scene. Visit the enchanting Livraria Lello Bookshop, ...

When you have wine in your mouth, evaluate the flavours — bitter, sweet, acidic — and once you swallow, evaluate the burn and aftertaste. How long is the aroma present in your throat? That bitterness ...

Discover this coastal city in the north west of Portugal Situated in the north west of Portugal, the coastal city of Porto is a glistening oasis with history and culture in abundance and an exciting ...