Lisbon or Porto?

Lisbon and Porto are about 2 h 45 apart by Alfa Pendular train: many travellers combine the two.

View over the rooftops of Lisbon and the Tagus from São Jorge Castle

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Lisbon

Hills, trams and views over the Tagus: a sunny capital by the ocean.

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Rabelo boats on the Douro, with Porto in the background

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Porto

Colourful quays, azulejos and port wine cellars along the Douro.

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Our advice

Rather Lisbon for: beach and sunshine, nightlife and fun.

LisbonPorto
Best months (our ideas)March, May, SeptemberApril
AtmosphereBeach and sunshine, Cities and culture, Nightlife and funCities and culture
First visit: where to stayBaixa and ChiadoRibeira
NeighbourhoodsBaixa and Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto, Príncipe RealRibeira, Baixa (Aliados), Cedofeita, Vila Nova de Gaia
LanguagesPortuguesePortuguese
CurrencyEuro (EUR)Euro (EUR)
Power plugsC, FC, F
DrivingOn the rightOn the right
TimeUTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)UTC+0 (UTC+1 in summer)
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