The Most Romantic Spots in Porto

Porto’s trams are beautiful, cozy, and a great way to discover the city. They are also an excellent way to avoid climbing the hilly streets. Bouncing along the streets in these shaky vehicles is also a fine excuse for holding hands.

Nearly every picturesque photo of Porto seems to contain an angle of the Douro River. Lined with cafes, bars and restaurants, the river is a good place to meet someone new. Or if traveling with your partner, why not look into one of the many enchanting hotels in the area? The Ribeira Porto Hotel is one excellent option that also offers romantic packages.

This is no joke! Porto’s McDonalds may actually be the most beautiful branch in the world. Surrounded by stained glass windows all around and chandeliers from above, the setting is enough to make anyone overlook the fast food menu. To increase the romantic vibe, skip a burger and go straight for dessert. The venue, as with other McDonalds stores around Portugal, offers the world renowned pasteis de nata, a delicious creamy custard tart which pairs wonderfully alongside a coffee.

Skip the bubbly and go for sweet instead. In Porto, Port wine is ubiquitous, and one of the top locations for a romantic experience is Taylor’s Port Wine Lodge. Dating back over 300 years, it is one of the most historic cellars. Tours, as well as tastings are offered.

Is there anything more romantic than a stroll along the beach, hand-in-hand, with someone special? Many Portuguese cities are coastal, and Porto’s seafront is as magical as any other (perhaps more so). Praia do Molhe is the most iconic beach, showing up in picture after picture. Near Porto, roughly 10 km or 6 miles away, is the much quieter Miramar Beach, complete with a 17th-century chapel on the sand.