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Porto versus Sintra

I have 3 full days to split between Porto and Sintra. Which town do you need more time to tour or give 2 full days to? I need to mention I will be going to the Douro Valley on a different day so Douro Valley doesn't need to be included in the 3 days.

Thank you

Posted by
11169 posts

I preferred Porto so I would return there and explore it more. I did not care for over touristed, mobbed Sintra.

Posted by
565 posts

Sintra can be done in one day IMO and Porto definitely needs 2 or more days.

Posted by
954 posts

Porto deserves two full days. Sintra can be done in a day.

Posted by
1100 posts

I wouldn't even split your time. Just spend the 3 days in Porto. You can always do a day trip to Braga or Guimarães, if desired, without losing time changing hotels. I happily spent 5 days in Porto, not including the Douro Valley. I love Sintra (been 3 times), but would still put all the days in Porto.