Miragaia

Riverside area with local character and fewer tourists than Ribeira. Good for daytime walks and cheaper meals, but the narrow streets get dark and isolated at night. Visit during the day, go elsewhere after dark.

West of Ribeira along the river, historically outside the old city walls and still more residential. Colorful shuttered houses and narrow winding streets - like Ribeira but with fewer tourists and cheaper prices. Nice for walking around during the day with small cafes, local shops, and quieter stretches of riverfront where you can watch boats. Attracts some creative types and young families who want the character without Ribeira's crowds. Eating in the small local places works fine. But those narrow streets that look good in daylight get poorly lit and empty at night - not safe compared to more touristy areas. Less English here since it's residential, though younger people and cafe owners usually manage. Safe during the day with people around, but at night stick to the main riverside path or just go to Ribeira for dinner. Basically a daytime spot for seeing local Porto away from tourists.