Comparison
Porto or Thessaloniki? Which to choose for a group trip
Porto or Thessaloniki: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Porto | Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 🇬🇷 Greece |
| Budget | €€€budget.1 | €€€budget.1 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Vibe | CultureFood & WineNightlife | Food & WineNightlifeCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Porto if your group is after art and culture and good food and wine. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Thessaloniki if your group is after good food and wine and nightlife. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Porto
Portugal
Azulejos, the Dom Luís bridge over the Douro and port wine cellars with tastings. The area around Galeria de Paris is packed with cheap bars that stay open late.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
CultureFood & WineNightlifeFrom the guide Cheap weekends for students and flatmates: 6 cities
Thessaloniki
Greece
Greece’s student city: a seafront for strolling, bars full until late and some of the country’s best food at low prices. The beaches of Halkidiki are close by.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
Food & WineNightlifeCultureFrom the guide Cheap weekends for students and flatmates: 6 cities
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.