34 European Airports That Turn Layovers Into a Mini-Vacation
20. Porto Airport: Portugal’s Hidden Layover Gem
Forget Lisbon—if your flight connects through Porto, you’re in for a treat. With six or more hours, take the Metro do Porto into the city and wander the medieval streets of Ribeira, Porto’s most picturesque district. Marvel at the azulejo-covered São Bento train station, and if you’re a wine lover, don’t miss a quick tasting of Port wine in one of the historic cellars across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. If time allows, try a Francesinha sandwich, Porto’s indulgent, sauce-covered take on a croque-monsieur.
