Tourism Through the 15-Minute Lens: Porto Case Study

Accessibility to tourism amenities in Porto, Portugal, is highly concentrated in the historic center, with central parishes reaching 43% of attractions within a 15-minute walk, while peripheral areas access only 5-9%. Cycling significantly expands accessibility, making diverse attractions reachable across most neighborhoods within 10-15 minutes. This study applies the 15-minute city framework to tourism, using network-based travel time analysis for walking, cycling, and driving to assess how proximity planning can shape urban tourism dynamics. By mapping 290 tourist points of interest across eight categories, researchers derived actionable indicators for policymakers to diversify attractions in underserved areas and balance visitor flows with liveability goals.

Oliveira, R., Pelliza, C. S., Jardim, B., Barnabé, S., & De Castro Neto, M. (2026). Tourism Through the 15-Minute Lens: Porto Case Study. International Conference on Tourism Research, 9(1), 361–369. https://doi.org/10.34190/ictr.9.1.4401