In Portugal it is the opposite. Porto, the nation’s second-largest city, has all the history, charm and sophistication of Lisbon without the crowds, congestion and price-gouging taxi drivers.

Meanwhile, Ribeira's townhouses and storefronts boast multi-colored facades and overlook the riverfront square, Praça da Ribeira, where locals and visitors gather for meals and drinks.

Wherever you wander you’ll soon find yourself back in the bustling Praça da Ribeira, where you can sit outside one of the many bars and restaurants, munch a ‘pastel del nata’ and watch the ...

Last fall they opened a seven-bedroom hotel next to Praça da Ribeira, one of the most picturesque spots in town. It is in a 17th-century building whose past functions include being a private ...

Cais da Ribeira is ranked #18 out of 23 things to do in Porto. See pictures and our review of Cais da Ribeira.

Classic and contemporary collide in Porto, with up-and-coming chefs, artists, and designers bringing a fresh spirit to the city's old-world appeal.

Portugal off-season is underrated – so try this travel itinerary for Porto and Lisbon, covering Port tasting, pastel de natas and more ...