Planning Your Time

You'll need at least a couple of days to experience central Porto, the wine lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia, and the coast at Foz do Douro. Between bodega visits, leave yourself an afternoon or evening free to relax at a riverside bar or restaurant. Art lovers may end up spending hours at the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum, whose extensive gardens also charm visitors. And to really appreciate the Casa da Música, you should take in an evening concert.