Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
One of the best restaurants in Porto. You can try traditional Portuguese food.
Mostly used by local people. You will be guaranteed a fantastic experience.
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Casa Natal
833 Rua de Fernandes TomásOne of the best restaurants in Porto. You can try traditional Portuguese food.
Mostly used by local people. You will be guaranteed a fantastic experience.
Bufete Fase offers you the best FRANCESINHA in town. Francesinha is an iconic and traditional meal from Porto.
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Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa CatarinaBufete Fase offers you the best FRANCESINHA in town. Francesinha is an iconic and traditional meal from Porto.
Inaugurated on December 1921 and designed by architect João Queirós, it´s a beautiful representation of Art Nouveau. One of the most iconic and charming Cafes of Portugal.
"The Majestic Café is a wonderful place, where muses, thinkers and artists can get together to live the best moments life has to offer: simply sharing communication through words and gestures,glances smiles and even a few tears sometimes."
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaInaugurated on December 1921 and designed by architect João Queirós, it´s a beautiful representation of Art Nouveau. One of the most iconic and charming Cafes of Portugal.
"The Majestic Café is a wonderful place, where muses, thinkers and artists can get together to live the best moments life has to offer: simply sharing communication through words and gestures,glances smiles and even a few tears sometimes."
Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoAlong with "Tapabento", one of the best restaurants in town.
5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.
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Tapabento Trindade
147 Largo do Doutor Tito FontesAlong with "Tapabento", one of the best restaurants in town.
5 minutes walking distance from the apartment.
Amazing restaurant.
Mediterranean, creative food.
Just love it.
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Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da Madeira Amazing restaurant.
Mediterranean, creative food.
Just love it.
Amazing views over the Douro river.
Not to miss for lunch time on a sunny day.
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Artistic and Professional School Tree
51 R. do Dr. Barbosa de CastroAmazing views over the Douro river.
Not to miss for lunch time on a sunny day.
Traça
88 Largo São DomingosCantina 32
32 R. das FloresPadaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes Delicious cakes, bread and pastry.
Munchie
177 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreCasa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosThe best roasted pork with cheese sandwich.
Near "Foz" (where the Douro river meets the sea). Nice balcony, good "tapas".
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Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio Alegre Near "Foz" (where the Douro river meets the sea). Nice balcony, good "tapas".
Cafe Lusitano
137 R. de José FalcãoVery good Francesinha.
Delicious fresh fish. Cozy, traditional environment.
My favorite restaurant in Matosinhos.
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Salta o Muro
386 R. Heróis de FrançaDelicious fresh fish. Cozy, traditional environment.
My favorite restaurant in Matosinhos.
The best "prego" (bread with steak) in town - cheap and delicious!
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Venham mais 5
219 R. de Santo IldefonsoThe best "prego" (bread with steak) in town - cheap and delicious!
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroDelicious pizzas. Nice balcony over the Douro river.
Casa Aleixo
216 Rua da EstaçãoTraditional Portuguese food.
From the Pritzker prize Portuguese architect, Álvaro Siza, one star Michelin´s restaurant from chef Rui Paula.
If you´re not in the mood to try the food (it´s quite expensive, indeed), pay a visit to the amazing building, overlooking the sea. It´s considered a national monument.
Bus 507 takes you there, from the city center (Cordoaria, near Clérigos Tower).
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Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
1681 Rua da Boa NovaFrom the Pritzker prize Portuguese architect, Álvaro Siza, one star Michelin´s restaurant from chef Rui Paula.
If you´re not in the mood to try the food (it´s quite expensive, indeed), pay a visit to the amazing building, overlooking the sea. It´s considered a national monument.
Bus 507 takes you there, from the city center (Cordoaria, near Clérigos Tower).
OFICINA 2
1000 R. de Dom João IVBeautiful place in the Art District. Excellent food.
The best "pastel de nata" in town. Absolutely not to miss!
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Manteigaria
24 R. de Alexandre BragaThe best "pastel de nata" in town. Absolutely not to miss!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you fancy dancing until the early hours in the morning this will definitely be a top choice!
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Eskada Porto
611 Rua da AlegriaIf you fancy dancing until the early hours in the morning this will definitely be a top choice!
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisCandelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoTaberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasAlways full and cheerful during the evenings.
Shopping
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaMercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaVintage clothes, shoes, decoration and almost everything you can think of.
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Coração Alecrim
28 Tv. de CedofeitaVintage clothes, shoes, decoration and almost everything you can think of.
Getting Around
Bolhão (Metro)
Tube/metro Station
Trindade station
Tube/metro Station
Arts & Culture
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIDesigned by the most important Portuguese architect - the the Pritzer prize winner, Álvaro Siza -, surrounded by amazing gardens.
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Fundação Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroDesigned by the most important Portuguese architect - the the Pritzer prize winner, Álvaro Siza -, surrounded by amazing gardens.
To watch a concert or just to visit the fantastic, modern building - architect Rem Koolhas.
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Casa da Música
To watch a concert or just to visit the fantastic, modern building - architect Rem Koolhas.
From the baroque period, with the glowing "talha dourada" inside, a treasure in the old town.
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Igreja Monumento de São Francisco
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueFrom the baroque period, with the glowing "talha dourada" inside, a treasure in the old town.
Igreja do Carmo
Rua do CarmoAn eighteenth century baroque church designed by Nicolau Nasoni, it was at the time the loftiest edifice in Portugal.
Located in the historic centre, it is truly the emblem of Porto.
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Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery An eighteenth century baroque church designed by Nicolau Nasoni, it was at the time the loftiest edifice in Portugal.
Located in the historic centre, it is truly the emblem of Porto.
Its iconic Neo-Gothic façade is lined with paintwork characterising Arts and Science. Inside, the majestic staircase has served as an inspiration for Hogwarts´Grand Staircase in Harry Potter book saga.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas Its iconic Neo-Gothic façade is lined with paintwork characterising Arts and Science. Inside, the majestic staircase has served as an inspiration for Hogwarts´Grand Staircase in Harry Potter book saga.
Igreja dos Carmelitas
1 R. do CarmoBeautiful interiors.
Opened in 1916, designed by architect Marques da Silva, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. The main atrium is covered with about 20.000 traditional Portuguese "azulejos" (glazed ceramic tiles), painted by the artist Jorge Colaço. Altogether, they make up more than 550 m2 of panels depicting the history and traditions of the country.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettOpened in 1916, designed by architect Marques da Silva, it is considered one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. The main atrium is covered with about 20.000 traditional Portuguese "azulejos" (glazed ceramic tiles), painted by the artist Jorge Colaço. Altogether, they make up more than 550 m2 of panels depicting the history and traditions of the country.
The Palácio da Bolsa is one of the city´s most visited buildings. The Palace displays traces of the nineteenth century Neoclassic, the Tuscan architecture and the English neo-Palladian. Of note in its interior are the Pátio das Nações and the magnificent Salão Árabe. Currently a centre for culture and several conferences, it is a renowed national monument.
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Palácio da Bolsa
The Palácio da Bolsa is one of the city´s most visited buildings. The Palace displays traces of the nineteenth century Neoclassic, the Tuscan architecture and the English neo-Palladian. Of note in its interior are the Pátio das Nações and the magnificent Salão Árabe. Currently a centre for culture and several conferences, it is a renowed national monument.
São João National Theater
Praça da BatalhaSt John´s national theatre.
Sightseeing
Take a stroll along the Douro River, from Ribeira to Foz.
You can also take a cable car (number 1, in front of St. Francis Church).
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Foz do Douro
Take a stroll along the Douro River, from Ribeira to Foz.
You can also take a cable car (number 1, in front of St. Francis Church).
Porto´s art district - art galleries, fancy restaurants and trendy stores.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaPorto´s art district - art galleries, fancy restaurants and trendy stores.
Cross the bridge D. Luís I to Gaia (the city on the south bank of Douro river) and be amazed with the astonishing views over the city.
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Ponte Luís I
Ponte Luís ICross the bridge D. Luís I to Gaia (the city on the south bank of Douro river) and be amazed with the astonishing views over the city.
Cross the Douro River from Ribeira to Gaia and take a visit to the Porto wine cellars.
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Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaCross the Douro River from Ribeira to Gaia and take a visit to the Porto wine cellars.
Cross the Douro River on a small boat (you can find it in Rua do Ouro) to Afurada, on the south bank of the river.
There you can find a charming fisherman´s village, restaurants (with fresh fish) and beautiful views.
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Rua Praia
Rua da PraiaCross the Douro River on a small boat (you can find it in Rua do Ouro) to Afurada, on the south bank of the river.
There you can find a charming fisherman´s village, restaurants (with fresh fish) and beautiful views.
Go to "Matosinhos" and its beaches.
There´s a bus (nº 500) that goes directly to this city in front of the sea directly from the main square (Praça da Liberdade), always along the Douro river.
There you can also find lots of restaurants to eat fresh fish.
My favourite one. "Salta - O- Muro" (Rua Herós de França, 386).
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Matosinhos Sul station
Go to "Matosinhos" and its beaches.
There´s a bus (nº 500) that goes directly to this city in front of the sea directly from the main square (Praça da Liberdade), always along the Douro river.
There you can also find lots of restaurants to eat fresh fish.
My favourite one. "Salta - O- Muro" (Rua Herós de França, 386).
Parks & Nature
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoPraia do Molhe
749 Av. do BrasilMagnificent gardens of a Romantic conception surround the pavilion and the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library.
Amazing views over the Douro River.
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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIMagnificent gardens of a Romantic conception surround the pavilion and the Almeida Garrett Municipal Library.
Amazing views over the Douro River.
Just in front of the sea, the iconic swimming pool designed by Architect Álvaro Siza.
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Piscinas de Leça
Avenida LiberdadeJust in front of the sea, the iconic swimming pool designed by Architect Álvaro Siza.