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24 hours in Porto

Posted on June 11, 2025June 11, 2025by Paola & Joe

While I would strongly recommend you spent more than just 24-hours in Porto, I realize that not everybody has the time to visit this city as its own separate trip. That being said, it is possible to get a good feel for the city during a quick overnight trip. This is exactly what I did […]

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