It is worth noting that this is not exclusively gay property. Gay Hotel, PortoĬasa Alegria – Gay Guest House, markets itself as a gay resort/guest house located in the district of Bonfim. Thankfully Porto is quite a compact city and if you stay anywhere close to these areas, you will very easily be able to get around town on foot. Porto doesn’t have a specific or demarcated gay district, but whenever we visit, we absolutely love to stay in the city centre close by to the Sao Bento train station or in and around the Avenida Aliados. Gay Area, Porto & Accommodation: InterContinental Porto – Palacio das Cardosas – Porto /// Photo from Maison Albar Hotels Le Monumental Palace – Porto /// Photo from Gay District, Porto In saying this, these incidents are very, very rare and in my almost 3 years of living in Portugal I have never felt threatened or unsafe as a gay man and traveller. The Portuguese police take matters such as these extremely seriously. If you happen to be the victim of such an incident then you should immediately report this by phoning 112 (Portugal’s single Emergency phone line) or by going to the nearest police station. Naturally, as in any destination that you do travel to, you may encounter isolated acts of hate crime or violence. Not only will you find general social tolerance, but Portugal has also passed several laws providing for some of the best gay rights policies in the world! But even if travelling through remote towns and cities you may only get the odd side-ward glance with very little hostility to speak of. This is of course especially more so in the bigger cities such as Lisbon or Porto. If you’ve already read my Lisbon Gay Travel Guide, then you’ll know that Portugal is a surprisingly open-minded and tolerant country when it comes to gay rights. Pssst…Don’t forget to read our Portugal packing list post to ensure you’ve got all your travel essentials packed and ready for your holiday to Portugal! Safety & Tolerance towards LGBTQ travellers: Lastly, don’t forget about travel insurance for your trip!.Click here to browse & book bus and train tickets.Search hotels here on, or on VRBO for apartment-style stays.Book your car rental through AutoEurope.Search & Book flights here on Skyscanner.Gay Saunas, Porto (Saunas & Bath Houses):īefore you go, be sure to plan & book your Portugal Travel Essentials:.Gay Clubs, Porto (Clubs, Bars & Drag Scene):.Safety & Tolerance towards LGBTQ travellers:.