🇵🇹 8-Day Slow Travel in Portugal: Porto Edition

In Porto, time seems to move slower. We ditched the checklist-style sightseeing, Waking up naturally each day, wandering aimlessly in any direction, Watching people lounge on grassy patches, sunbathing and daydreaming, Sitting by the Douro River with music, chatter, and wine, Climbing to viewpoints to watch the sky darken slowly as the Luís I Bridge illuminates the night. 🚌 Transport Guide | Lisbon → Porto Recommended: Rede Expressos bus from Sete Rios Bus Station to Campanhã Bus Terminal (3.5h, €17.85). Book early on their website. Clean, comfy seats with charging ports + reliable free WiFi. 🏡 Accommodation | Airbnb Loved our stay at this centrally located flat—steps from restaurants/shops, walkable to major sights. Quiet interior-facing room, spacious + AC! ⛪️ Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) A must-visit (€3.20, buy on-site). Sunlight streaming through cloisters onto azulejo tiles is magical. Climb to the top viewpoint for sweeping old-town vistas! 🏛️ Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa) A jaw-dropping masterpiece (€12, guided tours every 30min). The Arabian Hall will leave you speechless. Pro tip: Grab a Nata7 egg tart downstairs—flaky crust like KFC’s! 🎨 Serralves Museum Pre-book online (€24, 15min from center). The pink modernist building + red-earth gardens are surreal. Allocate a full day—the grounds are massive! 📚 Tintin Treasure Trove: Livraria Timtimportimtim A Tintin fan’s paradise! Rare comics, vintage posters, and adorable merch . 🖌️ Paint Azulejos Boiler Studio Book via email (€35/pax). Choose patterns, mix colors, and create your own tile. Ready in 1h! 🏄 Surfing for Beginners Onda Pura 30min Bolt ride from town (€35, 1.5h lesson). Includes board/wetsuit. Note: Bring a towel; lockers are open (no valuables). 🛍️ Souvenir Haul Porto’s artsy boutiques are dangerous for wallets—left with a bag full of treasures! #PortugalTravel #PortoGuide #HiddenGems #SlowTravel