Around 136 BC the Roman general Decimus Junius Brutus Callaicus conquered the region and founded the Roman city Portus Cale.

In 456, the city was taken by the Visigoth king Theodoric II. The Visigoths ruled the city until 716

In 2025, Porto will be invaded by runners of all nationalities who will set off to tackle the half-marathon distance on September 14 and some will even return to take on the marathon distance which will take place on November 2.
To all runners, conquistadors of modern times,

Welcome to Porto