Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Great restaurant with a nice ambience. Traditional Portuguese food with a modern twist and good quality ingredients. Better call to make reservations.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da MadeiraGreat restaurant with a nice ambience. Traditional Portuguese food with a modern twist and good quality ingredients. Better call to make reservations.
Good quality typical Portuguese food. If you want to eat fish downtown, it is one of the most recommendable restaurants.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoGood quality typical Portuguese food. If you want to eat fish downtown, it is one of the most recommendable restaurants.
One of the most classic typical "tasco" (tavern) downtown. You'll find many locals eating. It doesn't prime for its decor, but its as genuine as you can get. Portuguese cuisine.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Buraco
95 R. do BolhãoOne of the most classic typical "tasco" (tavern) downtown. You'll find many locals eating. It doesn't prime for its decor, but its as genuine as you can get. Portuguese cuisine.
Classic Porto "tasco" (tavern). You'll find good "Cabidela" and some typical northern dishes. If you visit, don't miss the "Pudim abade de Priscos", heavy egg pudding, house specialty and very famous. Not famous for its decoration, as most porto taverns open in the 70's/80's/90's.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rei dos Galos de Amarante
121 Rua das TaipasClassic Porto "tasco" (tavern). You'll find good "Cabidela" and some typical northern dishes. If you visit, don't miss the "Pudim abade de Priscos", heavy egg pudding, house specialty and very famous. Not famous for its decoration, as most porto taverns open in the 70's/80's/90's.
Beautiful bohemian looking old tavern, all in woodwork, converted in a very good international tapas restaurant. Family owned with a German/Portuguese couple at helm, you'll find an excellent offer in food and drinks. Excellent for a romantic meal. Very nice people!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
As 7 Maravilhas
17C Rua das TaipasBeautiful bohemian looking old tavern, all in woodwork, converted in a very good international tapas restaurant. Family owned with a German/Portuguese couple at helm, you'll find an excellent offer in food and drinks. Excellent for a romantic meal. Very nice people!
One of the best "tascos" in Porto, family owned with very decent quality food for a very good price. You'll find a very good mix of tourists and locals. Its very famous nowadays, and doesn't accept reservations... Try your luck! Open on Sundays.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taberna Santo António
32 R. das VirtudesOne of the best "tascos" in Porto, family owned with very decent quality food for a very good price. You'll find a very good mix of tourists and locals. Its very famous nowadays, and doesn't accept reservations... Try your luck! Open on Sundays.
VERY SMALL and cosy author food restaurant. Almost impossible without reservations. Nice young people managing the project, you can literally see everything going on in the kitchen. Vegetarian options.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porta 4
4 R. do Dr. Barbosa de CastroVERY SMALL and cosy author food restaurant. Almost impossible without reservations. Nice young people managing the project, you can literally see everything going on in the kitchen. Vegetarian options.
For many people, for many years, and still considered the best "Francesinha" in Porto.
Want a better description in a city where 9 in 10 restaurants and coffee shops serve "Francesinhas"? =)
92 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa CatarinaFor many people, for many years, and still considered the best "Francesinha" in Porto.
Want a better description in a city where 9 in 10 restaurants and coffee shops serve "Francesinhas"? =)
Want to eat at any hour of the night? This is the "tasco" (tavern) locals go to.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pontual
350 Rua do AlmadaWant to eat at any hour of the night? This is the "tasco" (tavern) locals go to.
Cheap typical "tasco" (tavern), where the sympathy of the owners who serve can be reason enough to drag you in. Typical Portuguese cuisine. You find lots of local people eating there also. Good for groups.
Famous for its fast serving! ("decent enough" quality)
Flor de Bragança
16 Rua Arquitecto Nicolau NasoniCheap typical "tasco" (tavern), where the sympathy of the owners who serve can be reason enough to drag you in. Typical Portuguese cuisine. You find lots of local people eating there also. Good for groups.
Famous for its fast serving! ("decent enough" quality)
One of the most iconic new architect/designer spaces downtown. Nice variety of dishes, sometimes with invited cooks. Bar and restaurant. (Beware: its a smoking friendly space sometimes, check it with them before making a reservation)
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss'Opo
100 Rua dos CaldeireirosOne of the most iconic new architect/designer spaces downtown. Nice variety of dishes, sometimes with invited cooks. Bar and restaurant. (Beware: its a smoking friendly space sometimes, check it with them before making a reservation)
Want fresh grilled fish? Matosinhos is the place to go (by the fish port), and tubarão is one of the local's favorite spots for sardines and grilled peppers salad.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Tubarão
59 R. SulWant fresh grilled fish? Matosinhos is the place to go (by the fish port), and tubarão is one of the local's favorite spots for sardines and grilled peppers salad.
You're in Matosinhos, you went for the fresh fishes surely. Every restaurant will probably meet your fish expectations. Valentim has a certain fame for its fish soup.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante O Valentim
263 R. Heróis de FrançaYou're in Matosinhos, you went for the fresh fishes surely. Every restaurant will probably meet your fish expectations. Valentim has a certain fame for its fish soup.
One of the last authentic "tascos" (taverns) in Matosinhos. One of the favorites for local people. Want the true "old-school" Matosinhos experience? Its here!
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salta o Muro
386 R. Heróis de FrançaOne of the last authentic "tascos" (taverns) in Matosinhos. One of the favorites for local people. Want the true "old-school" Matosinhos experience? Its here!
Sold as the best sandwiches in Porto...they probably are.
Nice cosy and friendly space! Friendly staff and owner. Usually open during the afternoon. Highly recommended!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Sandeira do Porto
85 Rua dos CaldeireirosSold as the best sandwiches in Porto...they probably are.
Nice cosy and friendly space! Friendly staff and owner. Usually open during the afternoon. Highly recommended!
In a town with a recent "Japanese and fusion restaurant craze" , Ichiban has the privilege of being considered the best by knowledgeable people and Japanese residents. Accessible lunch menu, more than sushi as options. Right in front of the sea!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do BrasilIn a town with a recent "Japanese and fusion restaurant craze" , Ichiban has the privilege of being considered the best by knowledgeable people and Japanese residents. Accessible lunch menu, more than sushi as options. Right in front of the sea!
Excellent homemade authentic Japanese kitchen! NOT sushi. Amazing and caring Japanese/Portuguese couple cooks and serves. It won't get anymore true Japanese homemade food than this...
Open for lunch menu.
Namban Oporto Kitchen Café
346 Rua dos BragasExcellent homemade authentic Japanese kitchen! NOT sushi. Amazing and caring Japanese/Portuguese couple cooks and serves. It won't get anymore true Japanese homemade food than this...
Open for lunch menu.
Literally on top of the river, this restaurant is worth it just for unique location. A house built for the engineers that built the "Arrábida bridge", already famous for its architecture, now is an Italian restaurant in the lower floors and a pizzeria in the top floor. Good quality, one of the best Italian places in the city.
You don't get a closer and most impressive river feeling than this unless you dive! :)
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroLiterally on top of the river, this restaurant is worth it just for unique location. A house built for the engineers that built the "Arrábida bridge", already famous for its architecture, now is an Italian restaurant in the lower floors and a pizzeria in the top floor. Good quality, one of the best Italian places in the city.
You don't get a closer and most impressive river feeling than this unless you dive! :)
One of the famous high class restaurants in Porto. If you're looking for a high standing ambience, this is one of the places to go. Located in a beautiful old "foz" house. If you're looking to spend money, and go where locals go, its a good place to start.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Terra
103 Rua do PadrãoOne of the famous high class restaurants in Porto. If you're looking for a high standing ambience, this is one of the places to go. Located in a beautiful old "foz" house. If you're looking to spend money, and go where locals go, its a good place to start.
Right in front of "Terra", from the same owners, also in a beautiful old "Foz" house, Cafeína went through more history than its "sister Terra". Also high class, and classy. Good wine menu as expected. They used to have the best chocolate cake in town...
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafeína
100 Rua do PadrãoRight in front of "Terra", from the same owners, also in a beautiful old "Foz" house, Cafeína went through more history than its "sister Terra". Also high class, and classy. Good wine menu as expected. They used to have the best chocolate cake in town...
One of the most iconic buildings around, by (a then young) Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, first Porto Pritzker prize, designed while still working for the Porto school master Fernando Távora.
Now run by michelin star Rui Paula, you'll have the building, the amazing location on top of the rocks by the sea, and the great quality cuisine by Rui Paula. Can it get better?
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
1681 Rua da Boa NovaOne of the most iconic buildings around, by (a then young) Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, first Porto Pritzker prize, designed while still working for the Porto school master Fernando Távora.
Now run by michelin star Rui Paula, you'll have the building, the amazing location on top of the rocks by the sea, and the great quality cuisine by Rui Paula. Can it get better?
Another great Matosinhos restaurant where you can find good octopus and fish. Also a locals' favorite!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Olhinhos do polvo
21 R. Conde São SalvadorAnother great Matosinhos restaurant where you can find good octopus and fish. Also a locals' favorite!
Managed by Pedro Limão, one of the most promising young people in the Porto food scene, you'll find a good menu in a nice cosy space. Located in one of the best centric squares!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andor Violeta
89 Praça de Carlos AlbertoManaged by Pedro Limão, one of the most promising young people in the Porto food scene, you'll find a good menu in a nice cosy space. Located in one of the best centric squares!
If it was just to meet Sebouh, the highly gentle Syrian character that owns the space, the visit would be worth it. But Sebouh is more than an all around nice guy and friend, he's a good cook. You'll find the best falafel in porto, and the best arabic cousine. A slowly growing project of his, its evolving from a cafe into a restaurant, deserving all the fame it has. Highly recommended and centric with a sunny terrace! Vegetarian friendly.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sabores do Sebouh Sirian food
Rua de Miguel BombardaIf it was just to meet Sebouh, the highly gentle Syrian character that owns the space, the visit would be worth it. But Sebouh is more than an all around nice guy and friend, he's a good cook. You'll find the best falafel in porto, and the best arabic cousine. A slowly growing project of his, its evolving from a cafe into a restaurant, deserving all the fame it has. Highly recommended and centric with a sunny terrace! Vegetarian friendly.
The most iconic bakery/pastry shop downtown. Still has a high quality serving, with fresh (hot) bread/salties/sweets popping up during the day. You can't go wrong in "Ribeiro". Full of locals for a reason... :)
195 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesThe most iconic bakery/pastry shop downtown. Still has a high quality serving, with fresh (hot) bread/salties/sweets popping up during the day. You can't go wrong in "Ribeiro". Full of locals for a reason... :)
Local bakery very near to this accommodation. Big terrace. Very decent bread and some nice specialties. Ask for recommended sweets ;)
Muralhas Olival
117 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaLocal bakery very near to this accommodation. Big terrace. Very decent bread and some nice specialties. Ask for recommended sweets ;)
A recent but already classic spot for locals. Tapas, great wines, toasts, natural juices, breakfast/lunch/brunch, all inside a local grocery store with fresh vegetables and fruits. All made at the moment. Beautifull location, owned and managed by a young and friendly couple. Baby/children and vegetarian friendly!
Regular hangout for some internationally famous people and their families...can you spot them? ;)
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercearia do Miguel
130 R. do Passeio AlegreA recent but already classic spot for locals. Tapas, great wines, toasts, natural juices, breakfast/lunch/brunch, all inside a local grocery store with fresh vegetables and fruits. All made at the moment. Beautifull location, owned and managed by a young and friendly couple. Baby/children and vegetarian friendly!
Regular hangout for some internationally famous people and their families...can you spot them? ;)
Very famous for its "Eclairs", with different fillings and a century old recipe. Care to try them?
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesVery famous for its "Eclairs", with different fillings and a century old recipe. Care to try them?
One of the most classical bakeries/pastry shops in "Foz", with an amazing terrace to the sea. Good quality pastry, it also serves excellent lunch. Try the "Glorias", their most famous pastry.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tavi - Confeitaria da Foz
363 R. da Sra. da LuzOne of the most classical bakeries/pastry shops in "Foz", with an amazing terrace to the sea. Good quality pastry, it also serves excellent lunch. Try the "Glorias", their most famous pastry.
Hand´Go TakeAway
9 Rua da AssunçãoWant a pizza slice to eat on the way? This is the one, the best in town.
Best crepes in town, by a long margin. Very nice people, very relaxed space, great menu and quality ingredients. Cooked with love. If you're around "Foz" don't hesitate to pop in!
Creperia La Bombarde
239 R. de GondarémBest crepes in town, by a long margin. Very nice people, very relaxed space, great menu and quality ingredients. Cooked with love. If you're around "Foz" don't hesitate to pop in!
A good place to take a very good coffee if you're around the "Bolhão" area. Good place to listen to music with their own turntables for the clients use.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BOP Café
124 R. do BolhãoA good place to take a very good coffee if you're around the "Bolhão" area. Good place to listen to music with their own turntables for the clients use.
Looking for vegetarian and vegan? Suribachi is one of the classic spots in town. Nice food and good prices.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Suribachi
134 Rua do BonfimLooking for vegetarian and vegan? Suribachi is one of the classic spots in town. Nice food and good prices.
One of the best vegetarian restaurants around. Located near to "Casa da Música", it has indoor and outdoor tables. Excellent menu and good quality food.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Essência
1190 R. de Pedro HispanoOne of the best vegetarian restaurants around. Located near to "Casa da Música", it has indoor and outdoor tables. Excellent menu and good quality food.
Vegetarian buffet downtown. Very good decor and many dish options. Don't miss the swing seats!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cultura dos Sabores
80 R. de CeutaVegetarian buffet downtown. Very good decor and many dish options. Don't miss the swing seats!
Its a vegetarian restaurant and an association that directly benefits from the restaurant. Good food and a nice social project that reaches far beyond the restaurant activity. If you are around the "Ribeira" area, they deserve all the support they can get!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Horta - Associação Cultural
12 R. de São FranciscoIts a vegetarian restaurant and an association that directly benefits from the restaurant. Good food and a nice social project that reaches far beyond the restaurant activity. If you are around the "Ribeira" area, they deserve all the support they can get!
Its an organic grocery store and also an organic/vegetarian coffee shop. Good for a snack and tea time for vegetarians and friends.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quintal Bioshop
177 Rua do RosárioIts an organic grocery store and also an organic/vegetarian coffee shop. Good for a snack and tea time for vegetarians and friends.
Great tea house with an excellent selection of teas, good food and a beautiful garden. A great and relaxed place to hang out, read, have a romantic moment or just enjoy tea.
They also have a great tea store. Highly recommended!
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel BombardaGreat tea house with an excellent selection of teas, good food and a beautiful garden. A great and relaxed place to hang out, read, have a romantic moment or just enjoy tea.
They also have a great tea store. Highly recommended!
Before "burgers" were "a thing", Bugo was already open. Excellent quality and chef designed "art" burgers.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bugo Art Burgers
598 Rua de Miguel BombardaBefore "burgers" were "a thing", Bugo was already open. Excellent quality and chef designed "art" burgers.
One of the best Cheese shops you can find downtown, with a very wide variety of excellent types and origins. Worth a look and a taste!
You'll also find meats and traditional products.
Casa Lourenço - Charcutaria e Garrafeira
417 R. do BonjardimOne of the best Cheese shops you can find downtown, with a very wide variety of excellent types and origins. Worth a look and a taste!
You'll also find meats and traditional products.
If cheese is your thing, it can't get a lot better than this!
One of the oldest traditional cheese stores. You'll find everything typical with a fantastic variety.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Queijaria Amaral
190 R. de Santo IldefonsoIf cheese is your thing, it can't get a lot better than this!
One of the oldest traditional cheese stores. You'll find everything typical with a fantastic variety.
This generally unknown market is probably the best place to get fresh fish downtown!
Located in the first green rooftop building in Porto, built in the 90's, you'll find lots of local market stands with vegetables and fresh produce.
Works Tuesdays to Saturdays from 7am to 1pm.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de São Sebastião
25 Tv. de São SebastiãoThis generally unknown market is probably the best place to get fresh fish downtown!
Located in the first green rooftop building in Porto, built in the 90's, you'll find lots of local market stands with vegetables and fresh produce.
Works Tuesdays to Saturdays from 7am to 1pm.
An old gem in Portuguese traditional food, hidden in an alley downtown. Stone and wooden classic ambience with traditional Portuguese clay dinnerware.
A short but good menu, and quality typical dishes. Better to make reservations. (Cash only, no cards)
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Flor dos Congregados
11 Tv. dos CongregadosAn old gem in Portuguese traditional food, hidden in an alley downtown. Stone and wooden classic ambience with traditional Portuguese clay dinnerware.
A short but good menu, and quality typical dishes. Better to make reservations. (Cash only, no cards)
A "tasco" where you can find whats probably the best authentic "Fado Vadio"! Local common people singing fado, usually on Tuesdays afternoon. Enjoy the river view and don't forget to taste the codfish "Iscas"!
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adega Rio Douro
223 R. do OuroA "tasco" where you can find whats probably the best authentic "Fado Vadio"! Local common people singing fado, usually on Tuesdays afternoon. Enjoy the river view and don't forget to taste the codfish "Iscas"!
One of the best places to hear "Fado Vadio" downtown! (right next to "Palacio de Cristal" if you want to schedule both visits together)
Usually on Saturdays during the afternoon (check with them for fado days). Try some of the local snack specialties and a jug of wine.
Restaurante O Boteko Casa de Fados
172 Rua de Dom Manuel IIOne of the best places to hear "Fado Vadio" downtown! (right next to "Palacio de Cristal" if you want to schedule both visits together)
Usually on Saturdays during the afternoon (check with them for fado days). Try some of the local snack specialties and a jug of wine.
Underground "Tasco" with regular "Fado Vadio". This is a quite hidden gem, where you'll find some authentic people and common locals singing fado. Usually they give you some salty snack (peanuts or lupin beans) with a jug of wine if you ask.
Caves São João
109 R. de Cimo de VilaUnderground "Tasco" with regular "Fado Vadio". This is a quite hidden gem, where you'll find some authentic people and common locals singing fado. Usually they give you some salty snack (peanuts or lupin beans) with a jug of wine if you ask.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good meeting point and one of the locals favorite bars. You can find interesting local people to talk to. Nice for wine and snacks. Friendly staff.
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasGood meeting point and one of the locals favorite bars. You can find interesting local people to talk to. Nice for wine and snacks. Friendly staff.
If you are into clubbing, this is the definite place to go after 3am. You cannot forget the moment you first go down the stairs... the most impressive nightlife space by a big margin, because its unique.
It has a very good DJ and electronic acts agenda, check it out!
Casual dressing, and every sexual orientation welcome (as most places in Porto)
514 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisIf you are into clubbing, this is the definite place to go after 3am. You cannot forget the moment you first go down the stairs... the most impressive nightlife space by a big margin, because its unique.
It has a very good DJ and electronic acts agenda, check it out!
Casual dressing, and every sexual orientation welcome (as most places in Porto)
One of the spots where you'll find iconic Porto people by night. Bar and club, you'll find a very diverse ambience. All sexual orientations welcome.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Passos Manuel
178 R. de Passos ManuelOne of the spots where you'll find iconic Porto people by night. Bar and club, you'll find a very diverse ambience. All sexual orientations welcome.
Already an historical bar by its own right. Good decor, great ambience, a mandatory spot for many local scene artists and bohemians, easy to get into nice conversations over a glass of wine. Good musical selection!
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoAlready an historical bar by its own right. Good decor, great ambience, a mandatory spot for many local scene artists and bohemians, easy to get into nice conversations over a glass of wine. Good musical selection!
A classic. That "ok...just one last drink!" spot that every town has. :) Always open until late, also with a terrace, serves drinks and food, good bohemian ambience.
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pipa Velha
75 R. Das OliveirasA classic. That "ok...just one last drink!" spot that every town has. :) Always open until late, also with a terrace, serves drinks and food, good bohemian ambience.
From the very heart of the "movida" streets, this is a locals favorite. Usually with a very good DJ selection, nights can get "crazy" and unpredictable! ;) Definitely one of the places to go before clubbing, and sometimes even for clubbing.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Au Lait
44 R. da Galeria de ParisFrom the very heart of the "movida" streets, this is a locals favorite. Usually with a very good DJ selection, nights can get "crazy" and unpredictable! ;) Definitely one of the places to go before clubbing, and sometimes even for clubbing.
The place to go if you're into alternative bands playing live, rockabilly and rock mainly. Its a rock ambience, if you like it, you know what you'll find. :) One of the few live band places downtown.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cave 45
45 R. Das OliveirasThe place to go if you're into alternative bands playing live, rockabilly and rock mainly. Its a rock ambience, if you like it, you know what you'll find. :) One of the few live band places downtown.
Its an arts association, a concert venue, a bar and a restaurant.
One of the local classics downtown, this place breathes with history. Check out their agenda for exhibits, concerts and DJ's. They support local artists and bands, this is one of the places to discover the local scene.
They also serve as a restaurant, good for a lunch menu and also with vegetarian options.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelIts an arts association, a concert venue, a bar and a restaurant.
One of the local classics downtown, this place breathes with history. Check out their agenda for exhibits, concerts and DJ's. They support local artists and bands, this is one of the places to discover the local scene.
They also serve as a restaurant, good for a lunch menu and also with vegetarian options.
Want a quiet place for some wine tasting? Prova can be a very fine place to do it. Don't hesitate to ask for recommendations.
Prova
86 R. de Ferreira BorgesWant a quiet place for some wine tasting? Prova can be a very fine place to do it. Don't hesitate to ask for recommendations.
If you're looking for local and Portuguese craft beer, here you'll find many different brewers. Bottle and tap beer with many different flavors and prices.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Craft Beer House
126 Praça de Carlos AlbertoIf you're looking for local and Portuguese craft beer, here you'll find many different brewers. Bottle and tap beer with many different flavors and prices.
Sightseeing
One of the best sunset spots downtown. Typical hangout place for a beer in sunny days.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesOne of the best sunset spots downtown. Typical hangout place for a beer in sunny days.
This is where the "Douro" meets the Atlantic. Beautiful XIX century garden and some of the best sights in Porto. From the fishermen boats anchored to the old lighthouse peer, a very special place. Sunsets won't get a lot better than here... it can be a truly mesmerizing sunset. Enjoy it! its a privilege this city has.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Passeio Alegre
828 R. do Passeio AlegreThis is where the "Douro" meets the Atlantic. Beautiful XIX century garden and some of the best sights in Porto. From the fishermen boats anchored to the old lighthouse peer, a very special place. Sunsets won't get a lot better than here... it can be a truly mesmerizing sunset. Enjoy it! its a privilege this city has.
Integrated in the UNESCO historic zone, this XIX century palace was the old stock market house. One of Porto's main touristic attractions, its very famous for its "Arab Room", reason enough to go and visit.
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palácio da Bolsa
Integrated in the UNESCO historic zone, this XIX century palace was the old stock market house. One of Porto's main touristic attractions, its very famous for its "Arab Room", reason enough to go and visit.
If you have an interest in architecture, in this square you'll find a well preserved set of modernist houses from the 1920's, one of the best if not last good examples in Porto. You'll also find one of the "monumental" high schools built during the dictactorship during the 1930's.
This square also presents the oldest church in Porto, the XXI century romanic "São Martinho de Cedofeita" church.
Largo do Priorado
Largo do PrioradoIf you have an interest in architecture, in this square you'll find a well preserved set of modernist houses from the 1920's, one of the best if not last good examples in Porto. You'll also find one of the "monumental" high schools built during the dictactorship during the 1930's.
This square also presents the oldest church in Porto, the XXI century romanic "São Martinho de Cedofeita" church.
One of the most ancient and beautiful squares in Porto. Its well preserved medieval ambience is worth a visit.
As a curiosity, you'll find one of the "twin" facade churches in Porto, Igreja dos Grilos, this being the original one. A baroque XVI century Jesuit church.
Largo do Colégio
Largo do ColégioOne of the most ancient and beautiful squares in Porto. Its well preserved medieval ambience is worth a visit.
As a curiosity, you'll find one of the "twin" facade churches in Porto, Igreja dos Grilos, this being the original one. A baroque XVI century Jesuit church.
Rua Chã, Rua do Loureiro, Rua do Cativo and Rua Cimo de Vila: Here you can find lots of small shops, immigrant groceries, old decadent brothels amongst other curious things. Its one of the most immigrant populated neighborhoods in Porto, always an interesting walk.
(walk with both eyes open ;)
Rua de Cimo de Vila
Rua de Cimo de VilaRua Chã, Rua do Loureiro, Rua do Cativo and Rua Cimo de Vila: Here you can find lots of small shops, immigrant groceries, old decadent brothels amongst other curious things. Its one of the most immigrant populated neighborhoods in Porto, always an interesting walk.
(walk with both eyes open ;)
The walk along the river from "Ribeira" to "Foz" is a long one, but definitely one of the high points for sightseeing and walks in Porto. If you have the time and the legs to do it, enjoy! If its sunny, do it during the afternoon and finish with a beautiful sunset when you get to "Passeio Alegre".
Alternatively, you can use the old tram to do this route, or even rent a bike near "Ribeira" to do it.
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Rua do Ouro
Rua do OuroThe walk along the river from "Ribeira" to "Foz" is a long one, but definitely one of the high points for sightseeing and walks in Porto. If you have the time and the legs to do it, enjoy! If its sunny, do it during the afternoon and finish with a beautiful sunset when you get to "Passeio Alegre".
Alternatively, you can use the old tram to do this route, or even rent a bike near "Ribeira" to do it.
This tiny square is a personal favorite in Porto. Its church has a copy of the façade found in the Jesuit baroque church of "Grilos", with its own different interior, something not that common. Its also said that of the dozens of churches in the city, this is the one where the mass isn't celebrated...
Also in this square you'll find the "São João Novo" palace, a XVIII century unique baroque palace. Its hiding location and configuration makes it a very nice square. From here, you can go down the stairs, "Escadas do caminho novo", connecting this square with the riverfront. These stairs are also the best way to go up to "virtudes" when walking.
Largo São João Novo
Largo São João NovoThis tiny square is a personal favorite in Porto. Its church has a copy of the façade found in the Jesuit baroque church of "Grilos", with its own different interior, something not that common. Its also said that of the dozens of churches in the city, this is the one where the mass isn't celebrated...
Also in this square you'll find the "São João Novo" palace, a XVIII century unique baroque palace. Its hiding location and configuration makes it a very nice square. From here, you can go down the stairs, "Escadas do caminho novo", connecting this square with the riverfront. These stairs are also the best way to go up to "virtudes" when walking.
Foz do Douro, known locally as "Foz Velha" (Old Foz), is a typical neighborhood that extends in a large mazy cobblestone alleys between walls and houses. Originally a village away from the city (residents still refer going downtown as "going to Porto"), it was a fishermen and agriculture town, and where rich families had summerhouses. Its bourgeois resident families were mainly english families with ties to port wine commerce, families that you can still find in many of the discreet but massive houses inside the thin alleys.
Walking through these maze of streets and alleys can be a very nice experience, you'll be able to feel inside a village with a certain stillness in time.
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Foz do Douro
Foz do Douro, known locally as "Foz Velha" (Old Foz), is a typical neighborhood that extends in a large mazy cobblestone alleys between walls and houses. Originally a village away from the city (residents still refer going downtown as "going to Porto"), it was a fishermen and agriculture town, and where rich families had summerhouses. Its bourgeois resident families were mainly english families with ties to port wine commerce, families that you can still find in many of the discreet but massive houses inside the thin alleys.
Walking through these maze of streets and alleys can be a very nice experience, you'll be able to feel inside a village with a certain stillness in time.
"Afurada" is the fishermen neighborhood in the "Vila Nova de Gaia" side of the river. With its humble houses and pretty much alive residents, many still in the fishing business, its one of the last standing typical neighborhoods in its ambience.
You can find good "tascos" where you can eat fish and seafood, as well as drink some barrel wine.
You'll have a very nice view to the "Lordelo" area in Porto, access to a protected resort for birds with a beach, bicycle tracks, walking routes and now also a modern marina where you can find sailboat rides.
You can access "Afurada" with a ferry boat from "Largo do Ouro" that crosses at least every half an hour.
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São Pedro da Afurada
"Afurada" is the fishermen neighborhood in the "Vila Nova de Gaia" side of the river. With its humble houses and pretty much alive residents, many still in the fishing business, its one of the last standing typical neighborhoods in its ambience.
You can find good "tascos" where you can eat fish and seafood, as well as drink some barrel wine.
You'll have a very nice view to the "Lordelo" area in Porto, access to a protected resort for birds with a beach, bicycle tracks, walking routes and now also a modern marina where you can find sailboat rides.
You can access "Afurada" with a ferry boat from "Largo do Ouro" that crosses at least every half an hour.
Side by side with the old city wall you'll find this long and beautiful set of stairs, connecting the lower bridge pass with the city wall tower high above. The flow of old houses and suspended gardens along the stairs is unique, as is its passage under the bridges top floor structure. At the top you'll find access to the "Guindais sport club" cafe, a "tasco" where you can enjoy a stunning and unique view with the locals in its terrace.
Alternatively, you can use the modern funicular (railway elevator) to do the same course.
On the top you'll reach a beautiful square with some iconic buildings and another traditional neighborhood, right next to the cathedral and the national theatre.
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Escada dos Guindais
Escada dos GuindaisSide by side with the old city wall you'll find this long and beautiful set of stairs, connecting the lower bridge pass with the city wall tower high above. The flow of old houses and suspended gardens along the stairs is unique, as is its passage under the bridges top floor structure. At the top you'll find access to the "Guindais sport club" cafe, a "tasco" where you can enjoy a stunning and unique view with the locals in its terrace.
Alternatively, you can use the modern funicular (railway elevator) to do the same course.
On the top you'll reach a beautiful square with some iconic buildings and another traditional neighborhood, right next to the cathedral and the national theatre.
Parks & Nature
Nice for a relaxed moment with a yourself, a book, friends for a picnic or a special person. Nice views and relaxed ambient.
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Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes
53-3 Passeio das VirtudesNice for a relaxed moment with a yourself, a book, friends for a picnic or a special person. Nice views and relaxed ambient.
The biggest park in the city. If you enjoy a good park walk, you'll find a great spot in Parque da Cidade. Great to relax and be in nature. The park ends by the sea, with some stunning views and a beautiful sunset.
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe biggest park in the city. If you enjoy a good park walk, you'll find a great spot in Parque da Cidade. Great to relax and be in nature. The park ends by the sea, with some stunning views and a beautiful sunset.
Home to the now extinct crystal palace, these romantic XIX century gardens offer a perfect stroll and hideout from downtown's confusion. With some of the most impressive views you'll find in Porto, there are lots of romantic places to hide around ;) Also great for children.
You'll find one of the big architecture landmarks in Porto, the sports palace (the "UFO"), and also a very discreet and integrated municipal library.
Don't miss the "Solar" and "Casa Tait", annexed gardens to this one, all being part of the romantic scenic routes.
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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIHome to the now extinct crystal palace, these romantic XIX century gardens offer a perfect stroll and hideout from downtown's confusion. With some of the most impressive views you'll find in Porto, there are lots of romantic places to hide around ;) Also great for children.
You'll find one of the big architecture landmarks in Porto, the sports palace (the "UFO"), and also a very discreet and integrated municipal library.
Don't miss the "Solar" and "Casa Tait", annexed gardens to this one, all being part of the romantic scenic routes.
Arts & Culture
Contamporary Art Museum by Pritzker award Siza Vieira. Rocommended for the exhibits and the building itself. Look at their agenda for possible special events.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Fundación de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContamporary Art Museum by Pritzker award Siza Vieira. Rocommended for the exhibits and the building itself. Look at their agenda for possible special events.
Rivoli is one of the great concert & event venues in Porto. Immortalized in pop songs, in the heart of the city and with a deep renovation a few years ago, its currently a high standard concert & event hub.
Check the agenda for great concerts, festivals, cinema, theatre, etc.
Home to two of the most iconic cinema festivals in Porto: Fantasporto and Porto Post-Doc. Don't miss them if you're around at those dates!
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Municipal Theater Rivoli
143 R. do BonjardimRivoli is one of the great concert & event venues in Porto. Immortalized in pop songs, in the heart of the city and with a deep renovation a few years ago, its currently a high standard concert & event hub.
Check the agenda for great concerts, festivals, cinema, theatre, etc.
Home to two of the most iconic cinema festivals in Porto: Fantasporto and Porto Post-Doc. Don't miss them if you're around at those dates!
This old monastery downtown is a good visit by itself. Converted recently to be a part of the National Theatre complexes, it now hosts many theatre plays, concerts and art events. The renovated main room, a transformed old cloister, is impressive. Definitely a place to check the agenda for a good experience
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Mosteiro de Sao Bento da Vitoria
45 R. de São Bento da VitóriaThis old monastery downtown is a good visit by itself. Converted recently to be a part of the National Theatre complexes, it now hosts many theatre plays, concerts and art events. The renovated main room, a transformed old cloister, is impressive. Definitely a place to check the agenda for a good experience
Inside the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum gardens, this house is the best example of Art Deco construction and design in Porto, really well preserved, with delicious details, you can "travel" through what would be life inside the house in the early XX century.
Beautiful for itself, it also hosts temporary exhibits and events. Home of a "Miró" collection at the moment.
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Casa de Serralves
999 R. de SerralvesInside the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum gardens, this house is the best example of Art Deco construction and design in Porto, really well preserved, with delicious details, you can "travel" through what would be life inside the house in the early XX century.
Beautiful for itself, it also hosts temporary exhibits and events. Home of a "Miró" collection at the moment.
By far the most iconic modern building in Porto, designed by dutch Pritzker prize winner architect Rem Koolhaas, this was the emblematic equipment build for the 2001 European Culture Capital.
Worthwhile for a guided visit, the building can be as impressive from the outside as from the inside. Its one of the city's pearls.
Of course, check out the cultural agenda, its one of the best concert venues in Porto (two concert halls) and it has a very complete and full agenda. You'll find classic and contemporary music, from bands to orchestras, from world music to international star acts, and also a good Portuguese music offer.
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Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaBy far the most iconic modern building in Porto, designed by dutch Pritzker prize winner architect Rem Koolhaas, this was the emblematic equipment build for the 2001 European Culture Capital.
Worthwhile for a guided visit, the building can be as impressive from the outside as from the inside. Its one of the city's pearls.
Of course, check out the cultural agenda, its one of the best concert venues in Porto (two concert halls) and it has a very complete and full agenda. You'll find classic and contemporary music, from bands to orchestras, from world music to international star acts, and also a good Portuguese music offer.
Porto's Puppet theatre. Right in the historic heart of the city, look up their agenda for a different theatre experience. If you're lucky, maybe you're around during the International Puppet theatre Festival!
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Teatro de Marionetas do Porto
57 R. de BelomontePorto's Puppet theatre. Right in the historic heart of the city, look up their agenda for a different theatre experience. If you're lucky, maybe you're around during the International Puppet theatre Festival!
The biggest concert venue in town. The most monumental art deco landmark, this beautiful concert hall was designed in 1911 only to be finished 20 years later...
With recent renovations, its home to some of the best and biggest concerts in Porto, either with national or international artists. With a wide variety of styles, names as different as Compay Segundo or Radiohead already played here, Andy di Meola or the Bolshoi ballet... you name it.
Check their agenda if you're looking for a big musical night!
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Ageas Porto Coliseum
137 R. de Passos ManuelThe biggest concert venue in town. The most monumental art deco landmark, this beautiful concert hall was designed in 1911 only to be finished 20 years later...
With recent renovations, its home to some of the best and biggest concerts in Porto, either with national or international artists. With a wide variety of styles, names as different as Compay Segundo or Radiohead already played here, Andy di Meola or the Bolshoi ballet... you name it.
Check their agenda if you're looking for a big musical night!
Shopping
Nice selection of fashionable vintage objects and a carefull selection of designer objects. Also has good designer clothing. You can find local and international crafts at good prices. Beautiful store to visit.
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Coração Alecrim
28 Tv. de CedofeitaNice selection of fashionable vintage objects and a carefull selection of designer objects. Also has good designer clothing. You can find local and international crafts at good prices. Beautiful store to visit.
If you're looking to shop around, mainly for clothes, this is the place to go. Its the historical shopping street downtown.
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Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaIf you're looking to shop around, mainly for clothes, this is the place to go. Its the historical shopping street downtown.
A great, funny and talented couple opens a clothing studio. All original silkscreen works, they do it at the moment so you can choose art and colour applied to the piece you want!
One of the must go places if you like casual clothing!
Pajaro Malandro
88 Rua dos CaldeireirosA great, funny and talented couple opens a clothing studio. All original silkscreen works, they do it at the moment so you can choose art and colour applied to the piece you want!
One of the must go places if you like casual clothing!
Collaborative store with vintage, clothing and records. One of the best around. Don't miss it if you're looking to find a good vinyl!
Artes Em Partes
Collaborative store with vintage, clothing and records. One of the best around. Don't miss it if you're looking to find a good vinyl!
The excellent selection of second hand clothes is only rivaled by its owner's sympathy and smile. A must go for second hand clothing "diggers"!
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Mão Esquerda Vintage
nº5 Rua da AlegriaThe excellent selection of second hand clothes is only rivaled by its owner's sympathy and smile. A must go for second hand clothing "diggers"!
Looking for vintage objects, memorabilia and cameras? This is the street where you can find most of the shops. Good luck and don't forget to haggle!
Rua dos Mártires da Liberdade
Rua dos Mártires da LiberdadeLooking for vintage objects, memorabilia and cameras? This is the street where you can find most of the shops. Good luck and don't forget to haggle!
Historic commercial street in Porto, you can still find all the tool shops and specialized commerce, from decor to rubber, from papers to lighting, design furniture and metals.
Worth a good walk! (better to try and do it from the top down...its long and steep! ;)
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Rua do Almada
Rua do AlmadaHistoric commercial street in Porto, you can still find all the tool shops and specialized commerce, from decor to rubber, from papers to lighting, design furniture and metals.
Worth a good walk! (better to try and do it from the top down...its long and steep! ;)
Looking for some local arts & crafts and also vintage clothing? This is one of the good places to walk around.
Rua do Rosário
Rua do RosárioLooking for some local arts & crafts and also vintage clothing? This is one of the good places to walk around.
This is the art galleries street. From street art to fine arts, in this street you'll find it. Exhibits, galleries and stores.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaThis is the art galleries street. From street art to fine arts, in this street you'll find it. Exhibits, galleries and stores.
If you're into skate and street sports, Kate is your store downtown. Ask them for spots and riders to hang out with!
Kate skateshop
25 R. de Santo IldefonsoIf you're into skate and street sports, Kate is your store downtown. Ask them for spots and riders to hang out with!
Looking to discover new music and great vinyl records? This is one of the best stores and local label. If music is your thing, pop by for some nice tunes.
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Looking to discover new music and great vinyl records? This is one of the best stores and local label. If music is your thing, pop by for some nice tunes.
Collaborative store with many local arts & crafts and designer products. Definitely a good place to shop around for local stuff.
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Almada 13
n.º 13 Rua do AlmadaCollaborative store with many local arts & crafts and designer products. Definitely a good place to shop around for local stuff.
Looking to dig up old books and rarities? Here you'll find enough old books to make you go crazy!
Chaminé da Mota
n28 R. das FloresLooking to dig up old books and rarities? Here you'll find enough old books to make you go crazy!
Right below the old "Bolhão" market, you'll find "Formosa" street. If you're looking for traditional Portuguese cheeses and charcuterie, this is one of the streets to go. It would be unfair to name one grocery, because there are several excellent ones. Just stroll around and give them a look and a smell! You'll also find great salty typical pastry in "Confeitaria do Bolhão".
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Rua Formosa
Rua FormosaRight below the old "Bolhão" market, you'll find "Formosa" street. If you're looking for traditional Portuguese cheeses and charcuterie, this is one of the streets to go. It would be unfair to name one grocery, because there are several excellent ones. Just stroll around and give them a look and a smell! You'll also find great salty typical pastry in "Confeitaria do Bolhão".
An old and completely outdated shopping mall from the 80's is now one of the high points in the alternative & underground scene in Porto. You can find arts & crafts, vintage clothing, vintage hi-fi and vinyl, memorabilia, rehearsal rooms, art shops, ateliers and all round strange stuff...
You can find the occasional "time frozen shop" as it was in the 80's and check out for regular events like local alternative art exhibits, fanzine fairs, silkscreen markets and all sorts of freak things!
Centro Comercial de Cedofeita
451 R. de CedofeitaAn old and completely outdated shopping mall from the 80's is now one of the high points in the alternative & underground scene in Porto. You can find arts & crafts, vintage clothing, vintage hi-fi and vinyl, memorabilia, rehearsal rooms, art shops, ateliers and all round strange stuff...
You can find the occasional "time frozen shop" as it was in the 80's and check out for regular events like local alternative art exhibits, fanzine fairs, silkscreen markets and all sorts of freak things!
Entertainment & Activities
The best (and only!) cinema downtown. Classic cinema complex, re-opened in 2016 after a very dark period in Porto's cinema history.
You'll find independent cinema, Portuguese movies, shorts, european cinema and very good alternative cinema cycles.
Please support this project!
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Cinema Trindade
412 Rua do AlmadaThe best (and only!) cinema downtown. Classic cinema complex, re-opened in 2016 after a very dark period in Porto's cinema history.
You'll find independent cinema, Portuguese movies, shorts, european cinema and very good alternative cinema cycles.
Please support this project!
Porto is a big surfing city, you'll find good offers for surf tours and schools. If one is to be recommended, Godzilla would be it. One of the "old school" local surfers with a nice team. Good for kids also.
Salty Wave Surf School - Matosinhos
Avenida General Norton de MatosPorto is a big surfing city, you'll find good offers for surf tours and schools. If one is to be recommended, Godzilla would be it. One of the "old school" local surfers with a nice team. Good for kids also.
Of the dozens of port wine cellars, Graham's has the best view. Positioned in a privileged hill spot, you'll find the perspective to the old city unique.
A beautiful old farm house & cellar, you'll find top quality wines, an excellent wine bar and wine shop and regular tours in many languages.
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Bodega Graham's Port Lodge
141 Rua do AgroOf the dozens of port wine cellars, Graham's has the best view. Positioned in a privileged hill spot, you'll find the perspective to the old city unique.
A beautiful old farm house & cellar, you'll find top quality wines, an excellent wine bar and wine shop and regular tours in many languages.