Why you must visit Porto before the year ends, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain

Porto stands out as a must-go destination this year, according to Condé Nast Traveler Spain. This "class publication" magazine lists the main reasons why Porto should be included in your travel schedule.

Award-winning architecture

Porto urban landscape, with its 18th and 19th century buildings and iconic windows, offers an impressive view regarding contemporary and avant-garde architecture.

The Serralves Foundation Contemporary Museum, designed by the illustrious Portuguese Architect, Álvaro Siza Vieira, Pritzker Prize in 1992, is listed as one of the city's landmarks for culture and social rendez-vous.

Also, diamond-shaped casa da Música, designed by Rem Koolkaas, for the lovers of modern art, and considered to be one of the best acoustics halls in the world. 

The article goes on pin pointing the thrill of the moment - the multi-award winning Cruise terminal of Leixões, by Luís Pedro de Silva, that has just been awarded Building of the year 2017, by ArchDaily, the most visited web architecture of the world.

Porto, the place where chefs win Michelin stars

The iconic Yeatman Hotel, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, designed by Siza Vieira, and Antiqvvm, merge gastronomy and architecture as a match made in heaven.

Unexpected buying

Oprah Winfrey and Queen Letizia of Spain favourite soaps, Claus Porto, a 130 year brand that maintains its traditional manufacturing methods as well as its natural ingredients and oils.

Famous Wallpaper Guide included Chocolate Equador as "one of the twenty reasons to visit Porto".

Enough said?

Colourful hotels 

Oh!Porto, audacious architectural projects include 6 minimalist decor apartments with "maximalist" views of the Douro River and the city of Porto. Each apartment was named after a bridge.

M Maison Particulière, a 17th Century building, an old private house, 10 suites only, that will marvel any visitor with its unique and traditional tiles.

Hotel da Música, in the premises of Mercado do Bom Sucesso, with a decoration inspired on music.

Luxury House, an original building, former iron warehouse that is now a hotel, whose façade fully covered of windows, stunning location with breathtakingly views over Sé and Torre dos Clérigos.

An explosion of urban art

The capital of the north of Portugal, Porto, is now a showcase of urban art with different artistic genres displayed all around the city, like old phone booths in Avenida dos Aliados, electric power utilities in Rua das Flores or billboards in parking lots.

The magazine's highlight, tough, is the São João, a popular festival that takes place June 23rd, in honour of St John, the patron of Porto.

The longest night in the city of Porto offers concerts, fireworks and tradition.

Also worth mentioning are music festivals like Primavera Sound or Festival Marés Vivas.

Porto awaits!