Very touristy area with coloured houses and plenty of restaurants along the southern part of the river. What you would expect from this type of area.

Set near the river, on the southhillside of Porto, Ribeira is one of the most beloved Porto destinations. This picturesque area is home for rows of coloured old houses with wooden doors, windows and balconies hanging over your head, overlooking the Douro river. The main...More

Nice area to enjoy Porto, but it's a must to visit twice, once at day and once at night to fully enjoy the atmosphere. Set near the river, the Ribeira Square surrounded by beautiful, colourful buildings is a hive of activity, buskers, cafes and the...More

This is a busy Square on the river front, it is perhaps the most touristy part of Porto, so dont expect to much in the way of local culture. the area is surrounded by bars and restaurants.

The title says it all, crowded and loud. We found a very small restaurant, Terra Nova for a good lunch. Small plates. A beautiful view but definitely for tourists.

If you can tolerate crowds of tourists (well if you can’t then Portugal may be the wrong place for you these days) and if you can ignore touts for restaurants which seem to have identical uninteresting menus, this is the place for you. If you...More

Located on the river, there are many restaurants to chose from while enjoying the views. Lots of activity as many tour boats depart from here as well. Many pretty building enclose this pretty, lively square.