If you’re looking out for an easy getaway destination where you and your sweetheart can escape routine while enjoying each other’s company, then look no further! With great restaurants, a welcoming atmosphere and a cozy downtown, Porto has “romantic” written all over its windy cobblestoned streets, never ending coastline and lovely parks. So that you and your better half don’t miss a beat, here are our suggestions for the perfect romantic getaway in Porto.
WHERE TO STAY
The Artist Porto Hotel & Bistrô
Since the first step for a successful romantic getaway is ensuring you and your lover won’t sleep out on the streets, we recommend checking in on this artsy little hotel located in the heart of the city. Opened in 2014, The Artist Porto is a modern place where creativity is key. Every worker is encouraged by the management to find new and innovative ways to enhance your experience as a guest, and given the proper freedom to apply his ideas and grant you an exclusive treatment. Also, and since the hotel only has 17 rooms, you are guaranteed a very personal and intimate service.
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WHERE TO EAT
Casinha Boutique Café
Located in Boavista, this cute restaurant serves a filling all-day brunch that will give you a much needed energy boost. For 10,95€ each, you two love birds can sit in the restaurant’s lovely back garden and pick your favourites from their selection of sandwiches and toasts, hot drinks, croissants and scones, and cap it off with a nice slice of chocolate cake to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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PortoBeer
Since having a francesinha is a must while you’re here, you might as well have it in the fanciest of places. PortoBeer is a modern restaurant adjoined to one of the best business hotels in the city, with an atmosphere a bit more sophisticated when compared to your traditional beer hall. We recommend trying their signature Rodízio de Francesinhas, where you’ll get to share 4 versions of our iconic dish prepared in ways that take a detour from the more traditional approach.
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Cremosi
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For our last advice on places to eat during your romantic getaway in Porto, we suggest Cremosi, one of the best ice cream parlours in the city. With a wide variety of ice cream flavours, sweet cakes and crepes/waffles made on the spot, you better start thinking about some kind of physical activity to help you burn out all those calories.
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WHAT TO DO
Take a Cruise through the Douro
Though visitors tend to think of a river cruise as an expensive activity, cruising the Douro is a wonderful experience that can actually fit into everyone’s budget. Several companies offer 1-hour cruises through the city’s 6 bridges at just 12€, however, should you feel more generous, there are 1-day cruises that take you all the way to the valleys of the Alto Douro Wine Region.
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Watch the Sunset at Foz do Douro
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What kind of romantic getaway doesn’t include a proper sunset watching session? When in Porto, there’s no better place to do this than at Foz do Douro. Although any viewpoint along its extensive promenade is a good one, the sight of the sun setting over the sea from the Pérgola da Foz is particularly awe-inspiring.
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Have a Picnic in the City Park
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At some point during your city-break, you’ll want to escape the downtown’s hustle and bustle and go somewhere more secluded. Porto’s City Park is the perfect pick for a romantic picnic amidst natural scenery, and, with over 83 hectares, there are plenty of private areas where you can make-out and enjoy some alone time.
