Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Best Bacalhau in town. Everything is amazingly good. The food is very good, the wine is delicious and all the waitres are very kind.
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Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoBest Bacalhau in town. Everything is amazingly good. The food is very good, the wine is delicious and all the waitres are very kind.
A small restaurant which serves the best francesinha in town. Really nice people (father and daughter) and real tasty sandwich! It's a simple, local dish that they do well in a very simple restaurant that is filled with locals. If you want something fancy, this is not the place, but if want what the locals eat for a quick bite, this place is magic!
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Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa CatarinaA small restaurant which serves the best francesinha in town. Really nice people (father and daughter) and real tasty sandwich! It's a simple, local dish that they do well in a very simple restaurant that is filled with locals. If you want something fancy, this is not the place, but if want what the locals eat for a quick bite, this place is magic!
The cuisine and service are very good! Recommend this place for tapas: cheese, grilled vegetables, meat from charcuterie, beautiful presentation for the vegetables and eggplant roll in particular and the focaccia bread is homemade. It's a little bit pricy, but the quality of the ingredients compensates.
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Reitoria
33 R. de Sá de NoronhaThe cuisine and service are very good! Recommend this place for tapas: cheese, grilled vegetables, meat from charcuterie, beautiful presentation for the vegetables and eggplant roll in particular and the focaccia bread is homemade. It's a little bit pricy, but the quality of the ingredients compensates.
It's a family business, people are very friendly and the service is really good. You can eat the best gloria in town (authentic delicious portuguese dessert), drink a coffee or even have a quick bite on your way to explore the city. It's very close to home.
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Confeitaria Nandinha
74 Rua de Serpa PintoIt's a family business, people are very friendly and the service is really good. You can eat the best gloria in town (authentic delicious portuguese dessert), drink a coffee or even have a quick bite on your way to explore the city. It's very close to home.
Restaurante Pombeiro
218 R. do Cap. PombeiroVery well cooked traditional portuguese food!
Very good service and food. A classic restaurant from Porto!
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Restaurante Capa Negra II
191 Rua do Campo AlegreVery good service and food. A classic restaurant from Porto!
Good service and food. A classic restaurant from Porto!
It's very close to home.
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Chamiço
1057 Rua da Constituição Good service and food. A classic restaurant from Porto!
It's very close to home.
The food is yummy and very creative and it's easy to find a seat. I would recommend going early as it does get crowded, not surprising since the food is so good.
Not expensive for what you eat, the place is nice and clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.
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daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira The food is yummy and very creative and it's easy to find a seat. I would recommend going early as it does get crowded, not surprising since the food is so good.
Not expensive for what you eat, the place is nice and clean and the staff is friendly and helpful.
One of the best places to get a coffee or have a drink in a calm environment. The building and the interior design are very nice, it also has a garden with an unique ambient. You can also eat, as it has the restaurant part, but the bar/lounge downstairs is more popular and the prices are lower. So a drink and a snack in the bar/lounge area can be very enjoyable.
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Café Vitória
156 R. de José FalcãoOne of the best places to get a coffee or have a drink in a calm environment. The building and the interior design are very nice, it also has a garden with an unique ambient. You can also eat, as it has the restaurant part, but the bar/lounge downstairs is more popular and the prices are lower. So a drink and a snack in the bar/lounge area can be very enjoyable.
Interesting place where you can drink a cup of wine with a nice view and calm ambient. The food is not the main reason you would visit, but it's a perfect place to chill and have coffee with friends. You can also use the free Wi-Fi to study/work and enjoy the local cultural and art events like exhibitions, performances or live music acts, in the music club separated from the restaurant. The space it's located on the 4th floor and has a beautiful terrace and a cool view.
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Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelInteresting place where you can drink a cup of wine with a nice view and calm ambient. The food is not the main reason you would visit, but it's a perfect place to chill and have coffee with friends. You can also use the free Wi-Fi to study/work and enjoy the local cultural and art events like exhibitions, performances or live music acts, in the music club separated from the restaurant. The space it's located on the 4th floor and has a beautiful terrace and a cool view.
Looking for a place for breakfast that also serves the most famous eclairs in town ? Leitaria da Quinta do Paço is the place, because everything is delicious. The food is great, the different flavoured eclairs are amazing and also the smoothies; surprisingly the price is quite accessible.
Best chantilly cake (eclair) in Porto!
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesLooking for a place for breakfast that also serves the most famous eclairs in town ? Leitaria da Quinta do Paço is the place, because everything is delicious. The food is great, the different flavoured eclairs are amazing and also the smoothies; surprisingly the price is quite accessible.
Best chantilly cake (eclair) in Porto!
The BOP experience starts with strong, impeccable service and ends with the urge to come back every time possible. The menu is pure "American style" enjoyment with a quality twist. The place has a great concept: you can choose from hundreds of vinyl records and listen to it by yourself or with someone, because every table has headphones. Both the bagels and the coffee are one of the best in town. BOP also has the best selection of beer in Porto. Absolutely amazing place! Love the idea!
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BOP Café
124 R. do BolhãoThe BOP experience starts with strong, impeccable service and ends with the urge to come back every time possible. The menu is pure "American style" enjoyment with a quality twist. The place has a great concept: you can choose from hundreds of vinyl records and listen to it by yourself or with someone, because every table has headphones. Both the bagels and the coffee are one of the best in town. BOP also has the best selection of beer in Porto. Absolutely amazing place! Love the idea!
Family owned place, one of the best bakery and coffee shops in Porto. Great variety of bread, including sweet potato bread and Bavaria rye bread. Good selection of pastry and cookies, as well. You can also find daily quick meals breakfast or lunch, and they have tasty sandwiches all the time. The staff is nice, and the place is comfy, with a nice sofa at the centre, where you can relax for a coffee, music and a good read. It's opened every day, from 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Saturday from 08:00 AM to 08:00 AM and Sunday it's closed. Pãodock it's very close to home.
Pãodock
331 R. de Damião de GóisFamily owned place, one of the best bakery and coffee shops in Porto. Great variety of bread, including sweet potato bread and Bavaria rye bread. Good selection of pastry and cookies, as well. You can also find daily quick meals breakfast or lunch, and they have tasty sandwiches all the time. The staff is nice, and the place is comfy, with a nice sofa at the centre, where you can relax for a coffee, music and a good read. It's opened every day, from 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Saturday from 08:00 AM to 08:00 AM and Sunday it's closed. Pãodock it's very close to home.
Pastelería in translation Bakery & Coffe Shop & Dessert Shop with products of excellent quality. You can serve breakfast or lunch in an authentic portuguese style. The stuff is friendly, coffee is good, the pastel de nata and croissants are excellent. It's opened every day from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM and it's very close to home.
Confeitaria Cunha Moreira Lda
1427 Rua da ConstituiçãoPastelería in translation Bakery & Coffe Shop & Dessert Shop with products of excellent quality. You can serve breakfast or lunch in an authentic portuguese style. The stuff is friendly, coffee is good, the pastel de nata and croissants are excellent. It's opened every day from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM and it's very close to home.
Absolutely gorgeous back patio/terrace with the feel of a tea garden. Insanely exhaustive tea selection, along with some bites and juices. The daily lunch menu seemed tasty, although the service can be a bit slow. Beautiful place to relax.
Recommend the milky oolong.
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Rota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel BombardaAbsolutely gorgeous back patio/terrace with the feel of a tea garden. Insanely exhaustive tea selection, along with some bites and juices. The daily lunch menu seemed tasty, although the service can be a bit slow. Beautiful place to relax.
Recommend the milky oolong.
Little out of the main tourist path, but don't hesitate, it's definitely worth going and eat here. Due to its popularity, I highly suggest booking a table, otherwise you will most likely have to wait around 30 minutes. The service was superb with funny staff and the pizzas were also delicious (very thin crust). The white sangria comes with mint and many fruits. Lastly, the price is very reasonable for its quality.
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Restaurante Pizzaria Casa da Foz
1150 R. do Padre Luís CabralLittle out of the main tourist path, but don't hesitate, it's definitely worth going and eat here. Due to its popularity, I highly suggest booking a table, otherwise you will most likely have to wait around 30 minutes. The service was superb with funny staff and the pizzas were also delicious (very thin crust). The white sangria comes with mint and many fruits. Lastly, the price is very reasonable for its quality.
Excellent italian restaurant! Was inaugurated in January 2017, probably one of the best italian restaurants in Porto.
Il Fornaio 178
128C R. Francois GuichardExcellent italian restaurant! Was inaugurated in January 2017, probably one of the best italian restaurants in Porto.
Family-run restaurant, with absolutely fabulous traditional food, very kind staff and a pumpkin tart to die for. You must try the ''vitela assada''. Lovely ambience and top service.
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A Cozinha do Manel
215 Rua do HeroísmoFamily-run restaurant, with absolutely fabulous traditional food, very kind staff and a pumpkin tart to die for. You must try the ''vitela assada''. Lovely ambience and top service.
A good experiment to enrich the basic portoguese cooking. Extremely friendly staff. You can have very good starters, "bolinhos de bacalhau", "sardinhas de escabeche" and "bolinhos de alheira" and after you can serve the octopus or fish speciality. Great service, friendly owner. Solid restaurant.
Casa Inês
20 R. de MiraflorA good experiment to enrich the basic portoguese cooking. Extremely friendly staff. You can have very good starters, "bolinhos de bacalhau", "sardinhas de escabeche" and "bolinhos de alheira" and after you can serve the octopus or fish speciality. Great service, friendly owner. Solid restaurant.
Out of the main circuit, this place offers great food, inexpensive wine and a taste of being local. Portions are very generous and there are great choices. Tasty meals with fresh ingredients prepared according to traditional receipts. Good choice of wines from all classical Portuguese regions. Dona Fernanda, Senhor Canelas and their team are very friendly and caring. If you come for dinner it is recommendable to make a reservation.
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Casa Natal
833 Rua de Fernandes Tomás Out of the main circuit, this place offers great food, inexpensive wine and a taste of being local. Portions are very generous and there are great choices. Tasty meals with fresh ingredients prepared according to traditional receipts. Good choice of wines from all classical Portuguese regions. Dona Fernanda, Senhor Canelas and their team are very friendly and caring. If you come for dinner it is recommendable to make a reservation.
Finally a Japanese restaurant in Porto which isn't only sushi, but also has hot Japanese dishes with authentic flavours. The food is delicious and innovative. Cool atmosphere and good service. It isn't the cheapest restaurant, however it's totally worth it.
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SHIKO - Tasca Japonesa
238 R. do SolFinally a Japanese restaurant in Porto which isn't only sushi, but also has hot Japanese dishes with authentic flavours. The food is delicious and innovative. Cool atmosphere and good service. It isn't the cheapest restaurant, however it's totally worth it.
If you like the original sushi, this is the place to go. They have fish on the menu that you can't find anywhere else in town. The interior and atmosphere are adequate to a sushi place and the service is fast and friendly. Food is great! They have an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs prepare it. Great place to go to after watching the sunset on the beach.
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Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do BrasilIf you like the original sushi, this is the place to go. They have fish on the menu that you can't find anywhere else in town. The interior and atmosphere are adequate to a sushi place and the service is fast and friendly. Food is great! They have an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs prepare it. Great place to go to after watching the sunset on the beach.
The place is run by a family. That is precisely the feeling you get when you eat there. The portuguese food is delicious! It is becoming so popular that it was necessary to make reservation for dinner but for lunch is not a mandatory. The family who run and operate the restaurant are efficient and quick, yet still remain friendly and helpful. They don't even have a storefront sign! But the all locals know it and make a bee line here every evening, with good reason. Very friendly, warm, and inviting atmosphere.
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O Caraças
27 Rua das TaipasThe place is run by a family. That is precisely the feeling you get when you eat there. The portuguese food is delicious! It is becoming so popular that it was necessary to make reservation for dinner but for lunch is not a mandatory. The family who run and operate the restaurant are efficient and quick, yet still remain friendly and helpful. They don't even have a storefront sign! But the all locals know it and make a bee line here every evening, with good reason. Very friendly, warm, and inviting atmosphere.
Great stylish restaurant/bar in the heart of the old town. Place is super hip (maybe one of the best designed dining spots we in whole Porto) without trying to be too cool. Great healthy interpretation of traditional Portuguese food with also very good vegetarian options. Staff is amazingly friendly and speaks English well. And of course the food is delicious! Absolutely fantastic!
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Miss'Opo
100 Rua dos CaldeireirosGreat stylish restaurant/bar in the heart of the old town. Place is super hip (maybe one of the best designed dining spots we in whole Porto) without trying to be too cool. Great healthy interpretation of traditional Portuguese food with also very good vegetarian options. Staff is amazingly friendly and speaks English well. And of course the food is delicious! Absolutely fantastic!
The restaurant is in a great location. Terrace is fantastic and service is really good, but sometimes can be a little slow. Food is good, with a great combination of tastes. You must try the chocolate parfait for dessert. The prices are reasonable.
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Restaurante LSD
78 Largo São DomingosThe restaurant is in a great location. Terrace is fantastic and service is really good, but sometimes can be a little slow. Food is good, with a great combination of tastes. You must try the chocolate parfait for dessert. The prices are reasonable.
Essência is located in a renewed house that was converted into a restaurant. The place is very calm and friendly, and it is on the top 10 list of vegetarian restaurants in Porto. Absolutely delicious 3 course lunch for an unbelievable 8.90 euros. Wine and fresh juices are high quality and the service is friendly and efficient. Incredible value.
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Restaurante Essência
1190 R. de Pedro HispanoEssência is located in a renewed house that was converted into a restaurant. The place is very calm and friendly, and it is on the top 10 list of vegetarian restaurants in Porto. Absolutely delicious 3 course lunch for an unbelievable 8.90 euros. Wine and fresh juices are high quality and the service is friendly and efficient. Incredible value.
Centrally located but a bit away from the roaming crowds of Aliados Ave. Tapabento is a wonderful restaurant for creative cooking with tradition root. The quality of the meal is amazing, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cosy. Good value for money.
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Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da MadeiraCentrally located but a bit away from the roaming crowds of Aliados Ave. Tapabento is a wonderful restaurant for creative cooking with tradition root. The quality of the meal is amazing, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cosy. Good value for money.
A hotspot for food and design lovers Mondo Deli feels like the new hotspot of the creative scene in Porto. It´s the perfect place start a nice evening with friends. Mondo Deli is a special place in Porto: good international cuisine - delicious dishes, in a space with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Nice service, one feels quite welcome there! Elegant design and furniture, and a good selection of wine!
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Mondo Deli
501 Rua do AlmadaA hotspot for food and design lovers Mondo Deli feels like the new hotspot of the creative scene in Porto. It´s the perfect place start a nice evening with friends. Mondo Deli is a special place in Porto: good international cuisine - delicious dishes, in a space with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. Nice service, one feels quite welcome there! Elegant design and furniture, and a good selection of wine!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local djs, good drinks, cosy venue, great sound!
Perfect for a party night out !
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Cafe Au Lait
44 R. da Galeria de ParisGreat local djs, good drinks, cosy venue, great sound!
Perfect for a party night out !
The owners are good people and the atmosphere here is hard to find anywhere else. This place belonged to the owner´s parents before it became a bar. It was an “alfarrabista” (old book and magazine store) before it was completely restored. In terms of the drinks and snacks, they are affordable in comparison to the area and you have the liberty to ask the bar man to make drinks the way you want them; this depends on the bartender. It isn’t a cocktail bar, but more like a place where you can drink a glass of wine, a beer, a gin tonic or a cuba libre and have a conversation with friends as well as take advantage of the free wifi. A wonderful cozy bar with a charming and delightful owner!
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Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoThe owners are good people and the atmosphere here is hard to find anywhere else. This place belonged to the owner´s parents before it became a bar. It was an “alfarrabista” (old book and magazine store) before it was completely restored. In terms of the drinks and snacks, they are affordable in comparison to the area and you have the liberty to ask the bar man to make drinks the way you want them; this depends on the bartender. It isn’t a cocktail bar, but more like a place where you can drink a glass of wine, a beer, a gin tonic or a cuba libre and have a conversation with friends as well as take advantage of the free wifi. A wonderful cozy bar with a charming and delightful owner!
Cool venue with a bar, cinema and nightclub inside. Around the year you can see a lot of cultural activities in the this place like: cinema, theatre performances, live concerts. It's an iconic cine-bar, where you can listen to a refined music selection or you can be in the downstairs club where you can party all night long.
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Passos Manuel
178 R. de Passos ManuelCool venue with a bar, cinema and nightclub inside. Around the year you can see a lot of cultural activities in the this place like: cinema, theatre performances, live concerts. It's an iconic cine-bar, where you can listen to a refined music selection or you can be in the downstairs club where you can party all night long.
One of the best Nightclubs for electronic music fans. Amazing music and sound system, great Djs and friendly staff, nice people and good vibes. Best electronic music in town!
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Indústria
843 Av. do BrasilOne of the best Nightclubs for electronic music fans. Amazing music and sound system, great Djs and friendly staff, nice people and good vibes. Best electronic music in town!
The place is really cool; with good vibes, good music and friendly service to grab a drink during the day or night. You can try different Porto wines, red, white, rosé and green wines, and a wide assortment of beers! They have an amazing and always full terrace on the corner of two streets. It gets very lively any night of the week, with a cheerful crowd and upbeat atmosphere. Lovely for a drink. The prices are reasonable.
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasThe place is really cool; with good vibes, good music and friendly service to grab a drink during the day or night. You can try different Porto wines, red, white, rosé and green wines, and a wide assortment of beers! They have an amazing and always full terrace on the corner of two streets. It gets very lively any night of the week, with a cheerful crowd and upbeat atmosphere. Lovely for a drink. The prices are reasonable.
Essentials
Supermarket with good prices, a good selection of products, not crowed, opened from 08:30 AM until 09:00 PM and it's located very close to home.
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Continente Bom Dia Serpa Pinto
Supermarket with good prices, a good selection of products, not crowed, opened from 08:30 AM until 09:00 PM and it's located very close to home.
A supermarket with good prices on promotions, usually it's crowed, opened from 08:30 AM until 08:30 PM and it's located very close to home.
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Pingo Doce
667 Rua do AmialA supermarket with good prices on promotions, usually it's crowed, opened from 08:30 AM until 08:30 PM and it's located very close to home.
A mini-market that very low prices for some products, good prices, medium selection of products, not crowed, opened from 09:00 AM until 09:00 PM and it's very close to home.
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Minipreco Constituicao
1932 Rua da ConstituiçãoA mini-market that very low prices for some products, good prices, medium selection of products, not crowed, opened from 09:00 AM until 09:00 PM and it's very close to home.
''Organic products store in the center of Porto. We are very grateful to all the people who have visited us over the years and have contributed to our continuing efforts to promote and disseminate organic farming, its importance in the health of people and in the balance of our planet. Proudly we affirm that people find quality in our store and also we guarantee that all products are certified." This store is located very close to home.
Biorigem
69 R. de Damião de Góis''Organic products store in the center of Porto. We are very grateful to all the people who have visited us over the years and have contributed to our continuing efforts to promote and disseminate organic farming, its importance in the health of people and in the balance of our planet. Proudly we affirm that people find quality in our store and also we guarantee that all products are certified." This store is located very close to home.
Sightseeing
Designed by tuscan architect Nicolau Nasoni, who was accepted as a lay brother of the Brotherhood and is buried in the temple. The Church of the Clerics, including its tower, is ranked by the Portuguese Institute of Architectural Heritage as a National Monument since 1910. The 76 metre high Clérigos Tower was the tallest building in Portugal when it was constructed (between 1754 and 1763), and still is the tallest tower in the country. For many years it worked as a lighthouse to ships coming into Porto, since then it offers you the tallest views over the city, Porto’s Cathedral, Douro and the Port wine cellars.
Tickets: 2€; Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 19:00.
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Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryDesigned by tuscan architect Nicolau Nasoni, who was accepted as a lay brother of the Brotherhood and is buried in the temple. The Church of the Clerics, including its tower, is ranked by the Portuguese Institute of Architectural Heritage as a National Monument since 1910. The 76 metre high Clérigos Tower was the tallest building in Portugal when it was constructed (between 1754 and 1763), and still is the tallest tower in the country. For many years it worked as a lighthouse to ships coming into Porto, since then it offers you the tallest views over the city, Porto’s Cathedral, Douro and the Port wine cellars.
Tickets: 2€; Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 19:00.
Considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, Lello Bookshop inspired J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter. Inside, apart from the books, you can admire a unique atmosphere with its majestic stairway leading to the upper floor. There’s a small bar in the first floor where you can have a cup of coffee while admiring the beauty of the Lello Bookshop.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 19:00.
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Księgarna Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasConsidered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, Lello Bookshop inspired J.K. Rowling to write Harry Potter. Inside, apart from the books, you can admire a unique atmosphere with its majestic stairway leading to the upper floor. There’s a small bar in the first floor where you can have a cup of coffee while admiring the beauty of the Lello Bookshop.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 19:00.
The construction of the Cathedral began early in the 12th century but ended only during the 13th century. The Cathedral was fortified to secure the city against the invaders. The windows are narrow and little light passes through; the main chapel was completely reconstructed in the 18th century.
Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:00 in the winter and to 19:00 in the summer.
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Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéThe construction of the Cathedral began early in the 12th century but ended only during the 13th century. The Cathedral was fortified to secure the city against the invaders. The windows are narrow and little light passes through; the main chapel was completely reconstructed in the 18th century.
Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:00 in the winter and to 19:00 in the summer.
The Stock Exchange Palace is one of the most beautiful monument in Porto. Built in 1862 in a neoclassic style and inspired in the Moorish style, it was meant to be the headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto. During your visit, you can’t miss the Pátio das Nações and the marvelous Arab Room.
Tickets: 7€; Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 18:30 in the summer and from 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30 in the winter
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Palácio da Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira BorgesThe Stock Exchange Palace is one of the most beautiful monument in Porto. Built in 1862 in a neoclassic style and inspired in the Moorish style, it was meant to be the headquarters of the Commercial Association of Porto. During your visit, you can’t miss the Pátio das Nações and the marvelous Arab Room.
Tickets: 7€; Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 18:30 in the summer and from 09:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 17:30 in the winter
Built in the 14th century, St. Francis Church is beyond any doubt the most beautiful in Porto, mainly because of its gilded wood interior. About 500 kg of gold were needed to literally cover the church’s interior. The luxurious church will surely astonish you and visiting it should definitely be on your list of things to do in Porto. Tickets: 3.50 €; Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 17:30, November to February; 19:00 from March to October; and 20:00 in July, August and September.
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Monument Church Of St Francis
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueBuilt in the 14th century, St. Francis Church is beyond any doubt the most beautiful in Porto, mainly because of its gilded wood interior. About 500 kg of gold were needed to literally cover the church’s interior. The luxurious church will surely astonish you and visiting it should definitely be on your list of things to do in Porto. Tickets: 3.50 €; Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 17:30, November to February; 19:00 from March to October; and 20:00 in July, August and September.
The Aliados Avenue is the centre and heart of Porto city. At the top of this avenue you can find the beautiful building housing Porto’s city hall. Going downwards to Ribeira make a little detour to São Bento train station and enjoy the beautiful glazed tiles.
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Av. dos Aliados 4000-196
Avenida dos AliadosThe Aliados Avenue is the centre and heart of Porto city. At the top of this avenue you can find the beautiful building housing Porto’s city hall. Going downwards to Ribeira make a little detour to São Bento train station and enjoy the beautiful glazed tiles.
Of the things to do in Porto you can’t miss a visit to Ribeira. Classified as Unesco World Heritage since 1996, Ribeira, Douro’s riverfront, is the most emblematic neighbourhood and part of the historic centre of Porto. Have a stroll through the narrow streets to discover the real appeal of this place. In Ribeira’s riverfront you may gaze at the Luís I Bridge designed by the engineer Théophile Seyrug, Gustave Eiffel’s disciple.
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Ribeira station
Of the things to do in Porto you can’t miss a visit to Ribeira. Classified as Unesco World Heritage since 1996, Ribeira, Douro’s riverfront, is the most emblematic neighbourhood and part of the historic centre of Porto. Have a stroll through the narrow streets to discover the real appeal of this place. In Ribeira’s riverfront you may gaze at the Luís I Bridge designed by the engineer Théophile Seyrug, Gustave Eiffel’s disciple.
A beautiful and unmissable sight in Porto. Make sure you walk across the top level of the bridge to appreciate how high it is and savour the views (or take the metro across if you don't fancy walking). Luís I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world. The construction was begun in 1881 and the bridge opened on 31 October 1886 (the upper deck), the lower deck opened in 1887.
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Most Luísa I
Ponte Luís IA beautiful and unmissable sight in Porto. Make sure you walk across the top level of the bridge to appreciate how high it is and savour the views (or take the metro across if you don't fancy walking). Luís I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world. The construction was begun in 1881 and the bridge opened on 31 October 1886 (the upper deck), the lower deck opened in 1887.
The first train arrived here in 1896, but the building (designed with a French Renaissance touch) was only officially inaugurated in 1916 where a convent once stood. This is the city's most central station, standing downtown just around the corner from the monumental Avenida dos Aliados. Around 20,000 magnificent tiles alluding to the history of transport and Portugal cover most of the atrium. They're the work of artist Jorge Colaço and date from 1916. The most remarkable panels are those showing King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster by the city's cathedral in 1387, Prince Henry the Navigator conquering Ceuta in Morocco, and a representation of the Battle of Arcos de Valdevez.
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Stacja São Bento
Praça de Almeida GarrettThe first train arrived here in 1896, but the building (designed with a French Renaissance touch) was only officially inaugurated in 1916 where a convent once stood. This is the city's most central station, standing downtown just around the corner from the monumental Avenida dos Aliados. Around 20,000 magnificent tiles alluding to the history of transport and Portugal cover most of the atrium. They're the work of artist Jorge Colaço and date from 1916. The most remarkable panels are those showing King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster by the city's cathedral in 1387, Prince Henry the Navigator conquering Ceuta in Morocco, and a representation of the Battle of Arcos de Valdevez.
The views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge. Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Bogani Café is especially recommended for a drink and chill-out sounds), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses that stand behind them. Most of the world's supply of Port is stored and aged here, and a visit to any of the warehouses should not be missed. It is best to come here in late afternoon.
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Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaThe views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge. Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Bogani Café is especially recommended for a drink and chill-out sounds), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses that stand behind them. Most of the world's supply of Port is stored and aged here, and a visit to any of the warehouses should not be missed. It is best to come here in late afternoon.
To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you'll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks where every evening sun and sea merge into one spectacular climax. These beaches proudly display the blue flag eco-label, a sign of high quality unpolluted seawater. Take a stroll under the "Pergola da Foz" built in the 1930s. As the story goes, the Mayor of Porto’s wife at the time, had been so enchanted by the pergola of the "Promenade des Anglais » in the French town of Nice that she simply had to have the same in Porto. Here it is called the "Praia dos Ingleses".
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Foz do Douro
To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you'll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks where every evening sun and sea merge into one spectacular climax. These beaches proudly display the blue flag eco-label, a sign of high quality unpolluted seawater. Take a stroll under the "Pergola da Foz" built in the 1930s. As the story goes, the Mayor of Porto’s wife at the time, had been so enchanted by the pergola of the "Promenade des Anglais » in the French town of Nice that she simply had to have the same in Porto. Here it is called the "Praia dos Ingleses".
On the way towards Ribeira do Porto, the Infante D. Henrique Square offers several points of interest. The square is in the historic center. The statue of the Infante Henrique (Prince Henry the Navigator) is by Tomás Costa and was erected in 1894. It consists of the statue of the Prince standing next to a globe. There are two sculptural groups at the base of the monument. One represents a figure of Victory leading two steeds and two Tritons, to commemorate the triumph of Portuguese navigations. The other is a female figure, symbolizing the Faith of the Discoveries. At the base, notice the bas-reliefs depicting the capture of Ceuta and showing the Infante in the Sagres Promontory.
Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueOn the way towards Ribeira do Porto, the Infante D. Henrique Square offers several points of interest. The square is in the historic center. The statue of the Infante Henrique (Prince Henry the Navigator) is by Tomás Costa and was erected in 1894. It consists of the statue of the Prince standing next to a globe. There are two sculptural groups at the base of the monument. One represents a figure of Victory leading two steeds and two Tritons, to commemorate the triumph of Portuguese navigations. The other is a female figure, symbolizing the Faith of the Discoveries. At the base, notice the bas-reliefs depicting the capture of Ceuta and showing the Infante in the Sagres Promontory.
Located in the parish of Ramalde, the Prelada Manor includes the Prelada House and the surrounding garden. The landscape was entirely designed by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni. Until the early twentieth century, the Prelada Manor and House belonged to the Noronha e Menezes family. In 1903, the last owner, D. Francisco de Noronha e Menezes, donated the property to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto (a charity). This institution recently made an extensive overhaul that turned it into a cultural space. The garden, which has one of the largest mazes in the Iberian Peninsula, extends to the Via de Cintura Interna highway (VCI).
Casa da Prelada
485 Rua dos CastelosLocated in the parish of Ramalde, the Prelada Manor includes the Prelada House and the surrounding garden. The landscape was entirely designed by the Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni. Until the early twentieth century, the Prelada Manor and House belonged to the Noronha e Menezes family. In 1903, the last owner, D. Francisco de Noronha e Menezes, donated the property to the Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Porto (a charity). This institution recently made an extensive overhaul that turned it into a cultural space. The garden, which has one of the largest mazes in the Iberian Peninsula, extends to the Via de Cintura Interna highway (VCI).
Shopping
One of the things to do in Porto that should be on your list is a visit to Bolhão Market – here you’ll discover the real nature of Porto’s inhabitants, welcoming and friendly. Built in 1914 to gather the city’s merchants until then scattered across Porto, Bolhão Market still is an important place to visit even though the building has had happier days. You will find fresh products, fish, meat, vegetables and even florists. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 07:00 to 13:00.
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Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaOne of the things to do in Porto that should be on your list is a visit to Bolhão Market – here you’ll discover the real nature of Porto’s inhabitants, welcoming and friendly. Built in 1914 to gather the city’s merchants until then scattered across Porto, Bolhão Market still is an important place to visit even though the building has had happier days. You will find fresh products, fish, meat, vegetables and even florists. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00 and Saturdays from 07:00 to 13:00.
Parks & Nature
The Serralves Park is a green space that extends over 18 hectares and involves the Museum of Contemporary Art (Serralves Foundation), a building designed by the architect Siza Vieira, in the city of Porto, Portugal. Throughout the park works of art of various contemporary artists are exhibited, alongside the typical flora of the Northern Region of Portugal such as oak, birch and yew. The project for the garden of the House of Serralves was commissioned by the Count of Vizela to the architect Jacques Gréber in 1932. The park results from processes of drawing a landscape for more than a century, constituting a temporal and spatially complex unit.
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Parque de Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe Serralves Park is a green space that extends over 18 hectares and involves the Museum of Contemporary Art (Serralves Foundation), a building designed by the architect Siza Vieira, in the city of Porto, Portugal. Throughout the park works of art of various contemporary artists are exhibited, alongside the typical flora of the Northern Region of Portugal such as oak, birch and yew. The project for the garden of the House of Serralves was commissioned by the Count of Vizela to the architect Jacques Gréber in 1932. The park results from processes of drawing a landscape for more than a century, constituting a temporal and spatially complex unit.
Created in 1951, the Botanical Garden a unit belonging to the University of Porto, bonding it to the community. The Botanic Garden currently comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, an area of lakes with aquatic plants, and a park area with a collection of gymnosperms, beeches oaks, magnolias and tulips, among others. The enormous garden is composed of distinct areas separated by large camellia hedges. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00-18:00.
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Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto
1191 Rua do Campo AlegreCreated in 1951, the Botanical Garden a unit belonging to the University of Porto, bonding it to the community. The Botanic Garden currently comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, an area of lakes with aquatic plants, and a park area with a collection of gymnosperms, beeches oaks, magnolias and tulips, among others. The enormous garden is composed of distinct areas separated by large camellia hedges. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00-18:00.
The Romantic Gardens of Palácio de Cristal occupies an area of 8 hectares in Porto's centre and they were designed in the 19th century by the German landscape architect Émille David, in the context of constructing the building of Palácio de Cristal. Currently, the following still remain preserved in accordance with the original project: Jardim Émille David at the main entrance, Avenida das Tílias, the forest and the balconies' design over the river Douro. We can also contemplate magnificent panoramic views. It is to be noted that these gardens, making a good use of the botanic heritage and of the ludic-cultural dynamics, is home to an Environmental Education Centre.
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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe Romantic Gardens of Palácio de Cristal occupies an area of 8 hectares in Porto's centre and they were designed in the 19th century by the German landscape architect Émille David, in the context of constructing the building of Palácio de Cristal. Currently, the following still remain preserved in accordance with the original project: Jardim Émille David at the main entrance, Avenida das Tílias, the forest and the balconies' design over the river Douro. We can also contemplate magnificent panoramic views. It is to be noted that these gardens, making a good use of the botanic heritage and of the ludic-cultural dynamics, is home to an Environmental Education Centre.
In the heart of Porto you’ll found this green oasis created by D. Pedro IV and offered to Porto woman as in a romantic gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices made during the Siege of Porto. The Jardim de São Lázaro is the oldest municipal garden in the city of Porto, Portugal. Inaugurated in 1834, with a distinct romantic character, is one of the favorite places for students of the Fine Arts school to practice sight drawing and is also host to various cultural initiatives.
The garden is rising Municipal Public Library of Porto and on the south, the magnificent baroque facade of the former convent of São Lázaro, attributed to Nicolau Nasoni.
Opened from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
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Ogród Marques de Oliveira
33 Passeio de São LázaroIn the heart of Porto you’ll found this green oasis created by D. Pedro IV and offered to Porto woman as in a romantic gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices made during the Siege of Porto. The Jardim de São Lázaro is the oldest municipal garden in the city of Porto, Portugal. Inaugurated in 1834, with a distinct romantic character, is one of the favorite places for students of the Fine Arts school to practice sight drawing and is also host to various cultural initiatives.
The garden is rising Municipal Public Library of Porto and on the south, the magnificent baroque facade of the former convent of São Lázaro, attributed to Nicolau Nasoni.
Opened from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
Stage of a sword duel between two key figures of the nineteenth century Portuguese literature, Ramalho Ortigão & Antero de Quental, this garden is one of the most splendid of such sites in the city. Apart from its majestic magnolias, it has a lake with some varieties of animals and an artificial grotto to make your walks more interesting.
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Jardim de Arca d'Água
121 Praça de 9 de AbrilStage of a sword duel between two key figures of the nineteenth century Portuguese literature, Ramalho Ortigão & Antero de Quental, this garden is one of the most splendid of such sites in the city. Apart from its majestic magnolias, it has a lake with some varieties of animals and an artificial grotto to make your walks more interesting.
From 1865 (when it was set up) until now, the venue has undergone significant changes. Thus, the garden was designed and laid out by order of Viscount de Vilar d’Allen, who commissioned Emilio David (the same German landscape gardener who designed the Crystal Palace Gardens) to do the job. The garden kept an elegant and romantic air until 1941, when a cyclone ravaged it, severely damaging its plant life patrimony. Subsequently to this unfortunate event, and in particular in 2001 (when Porto was designated European capital of culture), the garden was redesigned (a project coordinated by Camillo Courtier).
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Cordoaria's Garden
Campo dos Mártires da PátriaFrom 1865 (when it was set up) until now, the venue has undergone significant changes. Thus, the garden was designed and laid out by order of Viscount de Vilar d’Allen, who commissioned Emilio David (the same German landscape gardener who designed the Crystal Palace Gardens) to do the job. The garden kept an elegant and romantic air until 1941, when a cyclone ravaged it, severely damaging its plant life patrimony. Subsequently to this unfortunate event, and in particular in 2001 (when Porto was designated European capital of culture), the garden was redesigned (a project coordinated by Camillo Courtier).
The City Park is the largest green "lung" of Porto and the largest urban park in the country. With 83 hectares, the park starts near the end of the Boavista Avenue and extends to the Atlantic ocean. It was designed by the landscape architect Sidónio Pardal and inaugurated in 1993, with its seafront completed only in 2002. Two years earlier, it had been considered by the Order of Engineers to be one of the "100 most notable public works of the twentieth century in Portugal". This idyllic setting comprises about 10 miles of trails, lakes, a rich and diverse fauna and flora and various sports facilities, as well as a connection to the beach.
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe City Park is the largest green "lung" of Porto and the largest urban park in the country. With 83 hectares, the park starts near the end of the Boavista Avenue and extends to the Atlantic ocean. It was designed by the landscape architect Sidónio Pardal and inaugurated in 1993, with its seafront completed only in 2002. Two years earlier, it had been considered by the Order of Engineers to be one of the "100 most notable public works of the twentieth century in Portugal". This idyllic setting comprises about 10 miles of trails, lakes, a rich and diverse fauna and flora and various sports facilities, as well as a connection to the beach.
Praia do Molhe, with its blue flag and 168 meters of sand, is named after a breakwater designed to protect the bathing area. Since the early 20th century, this has been one of the most important resorts along the Porto coast. Adorned by the Pérgola da Foz, it is one of the more iconic representations of Porto. This cement balustrade was constructed around 1930 and offers a marvellous platform from which to enjoy the sea views. Everything around this beach vies for the attention of the summer visitor, from the somptuous stairway to the tasteful bars and outdoor seating areas.
Novo Molhe
Praia do Molhe, with its blue flag and 168 meters of sand, is named after a breakwater designed to protect the bathing area. Since the early 20th century, this has been one of the most important resorts along the Porto coast. Adorned by the Pérgola da Foz, it is one of the more iconic representations of Porto. This cement balustrade was constructed around 1930 and offers a marvellous platform from which to enjoy the sea views. Everything around this beach vies for the attention of the summer visitor, from the somptuous stairway to the tasteful bars and outdoor seating areas.
A blue flag beach with 67 meters of sand. The beach's name comes from its proximity to Rua Senhora da Luz, where there was once a chapel dedicated to the mother of God, as Our Lady of the Light. At a later date, a lighthouse and fort were both built next to this chapel, on Monte da Luz, from where the visible horizon stretches from the Douro sandbar all the way to Espinho.
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Praia da Luz
Rua Coronel Raúl PeresA blue flag beach with 67 meters of sand. The beach's name comes from its proximity to Rua Senhora da Luz, where there was once a chapel dedicated to the mother of God, as Our Lady of the Light. At a later date, a lighthouse and fort were both built next to this chapel, on Monte da Luz, from where the visible horizon stretches from the Douro sandbar all the way to Espinho.
The large expanse of sands of Matosinhos Beach are met by the strong waves of this coast, so highly appreciated by surfers, bodyboarders and kite surfers, with various competitive events held here. The promenade running alongside the Beach throughout its full extent is a popular destination for those on bicycle, roller-blades or even scooters. For a deserved break, there are various restaurants in the vicinity specialising in fish and shellfish dishes. (visitportugal.com)
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Plaża Matosinhos
Avenida General Norton de MatosThe large expanse of sands of Matosinhos Beach are met by the strong waves of this coast, so highly appreciated by surfers, bodyboarders and kite surfers, with various competitive events held here. The promenade running alongside the Beach throughout its full extent is a popular destination for those on bicycle, roller-blades or even scooters. For a deserved break, there are various restaurants in the vicinity specialising in fish and shellfish dishes. (visitportugal.com)
Vila Nova de Gaia is the Portuguese municipality with the biggest number of Blue Flag beaches in 2009 and in 2010: 17 beaches along 17 km of seaside. We recommend that you start with the "Lavadores Beach”' walk and stroll along the 17 km of sandy beaches peppered with many restaurants and bars. Many beautiful beaches await you in the region.
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Plaża Lavadores
751 Av. da Beira-MarVila Nova de Gaia is the Portuguese municipality with the biggest number of Blue Flag beaches in 2009 and in 2010: 17 beaches along 17 km of seaside. We recommend that you start with the "Lavadores Beach”' walk and stroll along the 17 km of sandy beaches peppered with many restaurants and bars. Many beautiful beaches await you in the region.
Built on rocks, the Senhor da Pedra chapel, with its hexagonal layout, dominates this great expanse of sand and provides the name for this Beach located right at the northernmost end of Miramar Beach. Very popular and with good support infrastructures, this Beach annually welcomes the large pilgrimage in honour of Senhor da Pedra, which lasts for three days beginning on Holy Trinity Sunday (falling on differing dates in June).
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Senhor da Pedra beach
Built on rocks, the Senhor da Pedra chapel, with its hexagonal layout, dominates this great expanse of sand and provides the name for this Beach located right at the northernmost end of Miramar Beach. Very popular and with good support infrastructures, this Beach annually welcomes the large pilgrimage in honour of Senhor da Pedra, which lasts for three days beginning on Holy Trinity Sunday (falling on differing dates in June).
Located in the parish of Campanhã, in the eastern part of the city, Corujeira Square is known for its garden, which is named after the “owl” (coruja). Reclassified as a Municipal Garden in 1993, it has leafy plane trees and designated areas for sports. Nearby, in the Rua do Falcão, is the Church of Santa Maria of Campanhã, which was built in 1714, but was plundered and destroyed on several occasions until it was revamped in the early twentieth century.
Praça da Corujeira
Praça da CorujeiraLocated in the parish of Campanhã, in the eastern part of the city, Corujeira Square is known for its garden, which is named after the “owl” (coruja). Reclassified as a Municipal Garden in 1993, it has leafy plane trees and designated areas for sports. Nearby, in the Rua do Falcão, is the Church of Santa Maria of Campanhã, which was built in 1714, but was plundered and destroyed on several occasions until it was revamped in the early twentieth century.
The São Roque Park has over 4 acres and is currently managed and owned by the Porto City Hall, which acquired it from the Calém family in 1979. It opened to the public in the same year, and was refurbished in the early 1990s. Its gardens have elements that were fashionable in the nineteenth century such as the minarets, the hedges, the fountains or other architectural ornaments. In this park, you may also see a set of sculptures, installed after the park was bought by the city, and a chapel that came from the Largo Actor Dias and which was rebuilt in this green space. The boxwood maze is another point of interest in this park that maintains the characteristics of a romantic garden.
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São Roque Park
2040 R. São Roque da LameiraThe São Roque Park has over 4 acres and is currently managed and owned by the Porto City Hall, which acquired it from the Calém family in 1979. It opened to the public in the same year, and was refurbished in the early 1990s. Its gardens have elements that were fashionable in the nineteenth century such as the minarets, the hedges, the fountains or other architectural ornaments. In this park, you may also see a set of sculptures, installed after the park was bought by the city, and a chapel that came from the Largo Actor Dias and which was rebuilt in this green space. The boxwood maze is another point of interest in this park that maintains the characteristics of a romantic garden.
The Pena Garden is part of the “Romantic Trails”, a group of walks along the Massarelos Valley and set up by the city as part of the Porto 2001 European Capital of Culture. The Pena Garden only retains a single palm tree from what used to be there in the past. The imposing tree is surrounded by grass, flowerbeds, and a wooden bench.
Travessa Pena
Travessa PenaThe Pena Garden is part of the “Romantic Trails”, a group of walks along the Massarelos Valley and set up by the city as part of the Porto 2001 European Capital of Culture. The Pena Garden only retains a single palm tree from what used to be there in the past. The imposing tree is surrounded by grass, flowerbeds, and a wooden bench.
The Marquês de Pombal Garden was overhauled several times during its history, but it still retains some of its original romantic character such as an iron bandstand, and two small lakes with water jets, camellias and sycamores. The most recent refurbishment coincided with the construction of the homonymous metro station. The Porto City Hall is currently trying to find a use for the small building in the garden that was designed by Bernardino Basto Fabião and that served as the Pedro Ivo Library from 1948 to 2001. The two accesses to the metro station in this noble green space are camouflaged with long hedges of camellias. Finally, the garden is located on the square of the same name.
Praça do Marquês de Pombal
Praça do Marquês de PombalThe Marquês de Pombal Garden was overhauled several times during its history, but it still retains some of its original romantic character such as an iron bandstand, and two small lakes with water jets, camellias and sycamores. The most recent refurbishment coincided with the construction of the homonymous metro station. The Porto City Hall is currently trying to find a use for the small building in the garden that was designed by Bernardino Basto Fabião and that served as the Pedro Ivo Library from 1948 to 2001. The two accesses to the metro station in this noble green space are camouflaged with long hedges of camellias. Finally, the garden is located on the square of the same name.
Built in 1915-1916, it is a rectangular garden, surrounded by lime trees and American oaks. The grassed lawns surround the symmetrically planted palm trees and blackthorn with purple foliage. Adorning the garden we have several sculptures: the Bust of Bacchus, the Republic and the figure of Father Américo. The eastern side of the garden is surrounded by a number of small palaces.
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Praça da República
Praça da RepúblicaBuilt in 1915-1916, it is a rectangular garden, surrounded by lime trees and American oaks. The grassed lawns surround the symmetrically planted palm trees and blackthorn with purple foliage. Adorning the garden we have several sculptures: the Bust of Bacchus, the Republic and the figure of Father Américo. The eastern side of the garden is surrounded by a number of small palaces.
Entertainment & Activities
Attentive professional service, security, adrenaline ... a speedy, different and attractive way of watching the city of Porto from the River Douro. Definitely a thrill not to be missed! Opened daily from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
Xtreme Jet Boat River Safari
6 Praça RibeiraAttentive professional service, security, adrenaline ... a speedy, different and attractive way of watching the city of Porto from the River Douro. Definitely a thrill not to be missed! Opened daily from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM.
Nice place to visit when it's not hot enough to stay at the beach outside or if you a really passionate about sea life.
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SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do QueijoNice place to visit when it's not hot enough to stay at the beach outside or if you a really passionate about sea life.
Very friendly & helpful staff. Stadium tour started at pitch side, and included the visitor's dressing room, the media area and the president's box. The museum was much more interesting and interactive than expected and illustrated the history & the glory of the club. Amusingly both the Stadium tour and the exit from the museum brought you into the FC Porto store - very Disneyesque. Well worth a visit.
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Estádio do Dragão
Via Futebol Clube do PortoVery friendly & helpful staff. Stadium tour started at pitch side, and included the visitor's dressing room, the media area and the president's box. The museum was much more interesting and interactive than expected and illustrated the history & the glory of the club. Amusingly both the Stadium tour and the exit from the museum brought you into the FC Porto store - very Disneyesque. Well worth a visit.