Cais da Ribeira
Cais da Ribeira
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- VanessaLytham St Anne's, United Kingdom4,491 contributionsGreat atmosphere. Lovely riverside bars.Wandered down here for a couple of afternoons, great atmosphere, bars, restaurants, buskers, cafes,shops, boat rides along the river, it's all going on here. Sat for coffee and beer in a couple of the bars, prices are cheap and service was good. Great views over the river.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 March 2024
- Ann HYork, United Kingdom2,607 contributionsWell worth a visitThis boardwalk alongside the Douro river was a very short walk from where we were staying and we visited every day of our short stay. Lined with cafes, bars and restaurants, there is lots of space for a sit down and a relax while watching the life of Porto. Buskers make the experience more enjoyable too!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 26 March 2024
- Csb77590Bois-le-Roi, France1,018 contributionsSuperb historic center of PortoSuperb Ribeira district, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Colorful houses and steep streets to admire from the quays, the Douro or Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy the views and the atmosphere on the quays and wander the narrow streets to discover the very authentic historic center of Porto. Choose small family restaurants typical of small streets rather than tourist restaurants on the quays!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 April 2024
- sd JAZZ i SŁONIESkierniewice, Poland15,755 contributionsIt's full of life all day long.The waterfront of the historic part of the city is much more crowded than Cais de Gaia on the other side of the river. It is one of the most visited places in Porto. Numerous gardens of cafes and restaurants, souvenir stalls on the shore and the specific architecture of the waterfront tenement houses attract not only tourists. It is crowded but at the same time safe. The most crowded square is the historic Praca da Ribeira square with its fountains and eateries. Just be patient and everything around you will become more pleasant. If you have a little more time, it is worth sitting in one of the numerous gardens with a glass of wine or another drink and feeling the unique atmosphere here.Visited September 2023Travelled soloWritten 3 May 2024
- SurvivoryLuxembourg City, Luxembourg1,119 contributionsTop notch for watching the cityAbsolutely a place you should not miss if you are visiting Porto. Full of tourist traps, well yes, but that you can choose to avoid. Have a seat at a cafe, get a glass of wine and enjoy the show. Loads of people walking along the river and plenty of boats passing by. You will have a lot to watch - and the view of the city is stunning.Visited May 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 5 May 2024
- sokolaleneBergamo, Italy3,289 contributionsStreets of old PortoThis is exactly how we imagine Porto - streets leading down to the embankment, colorful houses that have seen better days, laundry drying, tourists idly walking, small restaurants where the smell of fried fish smells and soul-stirring fado flows in the evening. Sadness about better times. Details that are interesting to look at. Boats departing from the embankment with tourists for a short walk under the Duoru bridges, the cries of seagulls, a serene blue sky, amazingly combined with terracotta roofs. Time has stopped here and flows slowly. Set aside at least half a day for a walk, drink a glass of wine on the promenade and old Porto will begin to whisper its secrets. The embankment on the opposite side of the Duoru in Villa Nova di Gaia is also good, but everything is a little more fun there - numerous port wine houses invite you to tastings. But the views from there on the embankment and rooftops of Porto are no less beautiful.Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 7 May 2024
- jaybeeFLPalm Harbor, Florida3,467 contributionsVibrant and PhotogenicSpent 5 days in Porto recently and the Ribeira was clearly one of the highlights. Despite being "off season" the place was mobbed with tourists despite the cold, damp and off and on rain. There are countless restaurants, bars, shops, street vendors as well as musicians to keep your attention but the riverside location, colorful buildings and non stop boat traffic is also a big draw! No trip to Porto is complete without a few hours on the Ribeira!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 May 2024
- Ana DPaysandu, Uruguay899 contributionsNice walk along the DouroOver the Douro and in front of Vila Nova da Gaia you can take this coastal walk. Very picturesque and with a lot of musical and artistic activity. The cruises that travel across the six bridges depart from this area. It is an excellent place for lunch or dinnerVisited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 June 2024
- JelenaNovi Sad, Serbia19 contributionsPorto at its finestOne of the most photographed and popular places in Porto. I feel at home when there, sitting on the dock and just watching people go by, listening to street musicians or simply gazing at the river. Let yourself explore the narrow streets of Ribeira, enjoy the view of the Dom Luis bridge, and immerse your senses in the mixture of languages and faces. Eat your nata there, but watch out for the seagulls :)Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten 5 July 2024
- koufuSapporo, Japan698 contributionsCross the Don Lewis I Bridge.It's a district with a lot of waineries. The first time I walked across under the Don Luis I Bridge. The riverbank was lined with stalls selling handmade goods and souvenirs. There are many restaurants and cafes. The second time we walked across the bridge, so we used a ropeway to get to the riverbank road.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 9 July 2024
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Lydia R
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Nov 2024 • Friends
It's very nice and lively, we stayed one weekday and there was a summer weekend animation of our own. Street musicians on every street corner, playing music with unusual virtuosity. There are also flea market stalls, where you can find the souvenirs at a better price than in the rest of the city. I recommend crossing the bridge Luis I and the side of Vila nova de Gaia, go to the house of the cod cake with sheep cheese, where for 10,00 euros you can enjoy the cake (very delicious) and a glass of port wine.
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Written 27 November 2024
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1957
Ottawa, Canada988 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Walked onto the Luis Bridge ( lower level) to get onto this Cais da Ribeira . This is definitely a touristy area but exciting at the same time time with the shops , live street performances, bustling river waterfront and many eateries + fancy restaurants. It’s a great place to sit and enjoy the Douro river views , the bridges view and sunset as you sip on some wine.
Written 31 October 2024
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Steve H
United Kingdom2,300 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
I don't think I can add anything that is unusal or different to the thousands of reviews already written. Its a beautiful location in beautiful Porto. with spectacular views of the Dom Luis 1 bridge, the river Douro and views of the Gaia Quay which is also well worth a visit across the bridge its a perfect tourist magnet!!. huge choice of bars/ restaurants ok you pay for the location but just step back from the front and the small streets behind have hidden gems of bars offering amazing "Menu del dia" deals from Euro10 brilliant value!!.Excellent street performers help you enjoy your time here. If you are staying up the hill from this area and need an easy option of getting there take the Funicular Euro 4 located just under the bridge or walm over the footbridge to Gaia Quay and take the cable car Euro7 to the top of the bridge, either option is brilliant value and part of your trip to this lovely city!.
Written 6 October 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,124 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
All the visitors come here to enjoy a cold drink, to sit outdoors, to view the river Douro, and to watch whatever the buskers are doing. It is very touristy, locals avoid the area. But on a sunny day, it can be great fun and picturesque.
Written 25 October 2024
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DianaPortugal
Portugal69 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
I love this place and every time I go back there, I feel such a wonderful feeling. It's beautiful, people from all over the world, the river that crosses it with unique landscapes, without explanation
One of my favorite places, ever! Fabulous and unforgettable.
One of my favorite places, ever! Fabulous and unforgettable.

Written 18 September 2023
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Herbert C
1,870 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Cais da Ribeira is the quayside area running along the banks of Douro River and is part of Porto's historic heart designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beyond its touristy first impression, this bustling commercial area is still worth a stroll as you head from Praca de Ribeira to the Dom Luis I Bridge and the Funicular dos Guindas. Even if the crowd and buzz does not excite you, there is still much to appreciate in this area, in particular the beautiful River Douro and the pastel-colored buildings along its banks. So, take in the sights and bask in Porto's timeless charm as you relive the bygone medieval era when this place was once a busy harbor and the city's economic engine.
Written 15 January 2025
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Maipu, Argentina2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
It is a bubbly city, full of life and lots of people.
My experience was average because we booked in the historic center and it was a fiasco! In August the heat is unbearable and the city has very important ups and downs when walking through it, it is tremendous to do it in summer!!! I do not recommend it. Maybe in the middle seasons it is more enjoyable. We missed a lot to see!
My experience was average because we booked in the historic center and it was a fiasco! In August the heat is unbearable and the city has very important ups and downs when walking through it, it is tremendous to do it in summer!!! I do not recommend it. Maybe in the middle seasons it is more enjoyable. We missed a lot to see!

Written 5 September 2023
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Vitor_Zervelis
Rio de Janeiro, RJ728 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
Everything in Porto is very close. The Cais is near the Stock Exchange Palace. From the Church of San Francisco, from virtually all the main tourist attractions of the city. There's a fair there during the day. There's musicians playing, bars and restaurants inflated in the area. After all, it's a compulsory stop. From there you have access to the lower part of the D.Luis Bridge.
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Written 10 October 2024
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal24,485 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
From here you had access to the infamous Ponte das Barcas, where in the year 1809 more than 4 thousand people died during an attack by French troops. Today, a bronze bas-relief attests to this moment.
At the Pier it is possible to observe the existence of a door called Postigo do Carvão. Of the 18 doors or shutters in the Fernandina Wall built in the 14th century, this is the only one that has remained to this day.
This riverside is surrounded by cafes and shops make this one of the main tourist areas in the city. Nice to stroll when you have shiny weather, but even on a rainy day there are allot of people walking arround.
At the Pier it is possible to observe the existence of a door called Postigo do Carvão. Of the 18 doors or shutters in the Fernandina Wall built in the 14th century, this is the only one that has remained to this day.
This riverside is surrounded by cafes and shops make this one of the main tourist areas in the city. Nice to stroll when you have shiny weather, but even on a rainy day there are allot of people walking arround.
Written 21 December 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,037 contributions
Jun 2022
Ribeira district is the riverfront of old town Porto which is right behind it in a maze of old narrow winding streets.
Ribeira is very popular with both, locals and tourists with many bars, restaurants, street performers,...etc. Walking it will reward you with great views of Douro and the iconic Dom Luis bridge. However, have in mind it's a high tourist area, so you can guess prices in establishments around are higher with lower service quality.
TIP: Great views of Ribeira district are from Vila Nova de Gaia right across or from the upper level of Dom Luis bridge.
Ribeira is very popular with both, locals and tourists with many bars, restaurants, street performers,...etc. Walking it will reward you with great views of Douro and the iconic Dom Luis bridge. However, have in mind it's a high tourist area, so you can guess prices in establishments around are higher with lower service quality.
TIP: Great views of Ribeira district are from Vila Nova de Gaia right across or from the upper level of Dom Luis bridge.
Written 4 August 2022
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Ciao a tutti vorrei andare a Porto per Pasqua.
Volevo sapere se il venerdì santo (giornata di festa in Portogallo, come in Spagna), oltre alla via crucis, c'è possibilità di fare visite (ad esempio alla libreria o alle cantine) o fare un giro sui battelli, se i negozi sono aperti oppure se è tutto chiuso (tranne i ristoranti). Idem per il giorno di Pasqua.
Grazie mille a tutti
Written 24 January 2025
How far away is the football ground & which hotels are best to stay in nearby to watch the football?
Written 20 May 2021
Para visitar las bodegas, hay que ir siempre con visita programada o puedes presentarte allí?
Si hay que tener entrada previa, a través de donde es mejor hacerlo? Gracias
Written 13 January 2020
Hi, man kann spontan hinfahren, ohne Anmeldung
Written 31 January 2020
Ciao, sarei interessata ad avere delle informazioni sui quartieri di Porto, in quanto, è la nostra prima volta in Portogallo.
Inoltre vorrei anche avere informazioni sui mezzi pubblici es. metro, taxi, tram ecc. e se fosse possibili anche i prezzi diciamo un min./max.
Ringrazio tutte quelle persone che mi possono dare queste info.
Elena
Written 25 March 2018
Ciao Elena, io sono stato a Porto a dicembre scorso. Porto è abbastanza piccola da girare a piedi ma è ben servita da metro, bus e tram che si dividono le varie zone. All'aeroporto puoi fare un biglietto per la metro che ti può portare in molte parti della città. Le linee della metro sono 5 ma in effetti al centro di Porto passano tutte e 5 ma su un unico binario. Io per gli spostamenti ho fatto la Porto Card con cui viaggi su tutti i mezzi ed hai pure degli sconti su parecchi musei e attività varie. E' comoda perché non costa tanto e ti permette di risparmiare un sacco di tempo. Il prezzo varia a seconda della durata ( da uno a 4 giorni) va da 13 € a 33 €. Io l'ho fatta per 3 giorni al costo di 25€. Credo che 3 giorni bastano per visitare tutto o quasi. Io ho fatto pure un viaggio a Braga dove ho visitato il santuario del Bom Jesus che è fantastico. A Porto non mi perderei il quartiere della Ribeira con mille vicoli e piazzette e il suo lungo fiume. Vista poi dall'alto del ponte Dom Luis I il quartiere è fantastico, ha colori che vanno dal giallo oro al rosso dei tetti ed una luce che non avevo mai visto prima. Anche Foz, con la sua riva dell'oceano è stata una bella esperienza. Da mangiare assolutamente la Francesinha e la trippa. Moltissime le chiese che meritano di essere viste per le tantissime decorazioni degli altari in legno e lamina d'oro, in assoluto quella di San Francesco è imperdibile. E poi gli azulejos delle facciate di quasi tutte le chiese e della stazione Sao Bento, tipiche in bianco e blu che narrano storie sacre o storiche. Nella Porto Card è compresa una visita gratuita alla cantina " Companhia Velha " che è a Vila Nova de Gaja, raggiungibile sia a piedi dal Ponte Dom Luis I che con la metro, dove ti faranno gustare il Porto rosso e quello bianco, ti racconteranno la storia del vino Porto girando all'interno della cantina dove c'è pure un contenitore per il vino da 1.000.000 di litri.
Buon divertimento.
Written 2 April 2018
Buenos días
Este año iré a pasar en familia la Nochevieja a Oporto.
Algún consejo para ver los fuegos artificiales? Nos gustaría verlos desde el río. Sería posible? Y algún buen restaurante con menú cerca desde donde podáis verlo?
Gracias por vuestra ayuda!!!!
Written 10 December 2017
Tienes un montón de restaurantes, que desde el muro y abajo en la ribera te dan una excelente vista del rio.
Written 11 December 2017
I don't think there's a market in the Zona Ribeirinha. But the Mercado do Bolhão is worth a visit though.
Written 24 August 2017
É próximo da ponte de Dom Luís I?
Written 12 March 2017
Were you there on a Sunday? If so, is everything open and lively on Sundays?
Thank you
Carmen
Written 28 August 2016
Yes,it never stops,regardless of the day.Obviously summer months are usually busy,and probably with more local people.very nice atmosphere
Written 30 August 2016
É perto do hotel intercontinental?
Dá pra ir a pé ?
Written 24 July 2016
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