Underrated Cities Offering Big Experiences on a Small Budget

3. Porto, Portugal: Riverside Beauty and Port Wine

While Lisbon gains popularity, Portugal's second city, Porto, retains incredible charm and value. Wander the colourful, tiled streets of the Ribeira district along the Douro River, cross the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge for stunning views, and explore Vila Nova de Gaia's cellars for Port wine tastings. Enjoy fresh seafood, delicious pastries (like the Pastel de Nata), and the melancholic sounds of Fado music. Porto offers a picturesque, slightly grittier, and wonderfully affordable Portuguese experience compared to the capital.