Guidebook for Porto
Sightseeing
If you walk all the way to the opposite side of the entrance, you get a great view of the Douro river and the wine cellars on the south bank. Also a free library with WiFi inside
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Pavilhão Rosa Mota
Rua de Dom Manuel IIIf you walk all the way to the opposite side of the entrance, you get a great view of the Douro river and the wine cellars on the south bank. Also a free library with WiFi inside
Designed by Rem Koolhas (who was also the man behind Seattle's public library, second stage theatre in NY just to name a few), worth a visit (free)
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaDesigned by Rem Koolhas (who was also the man behind Seattle's public library, second stage theatre in NY just to name a few), worth a visit (free)
Food Scene
It was one of the most popular coffeeshops during the 60's, where people used to gather to discuss (in secret) politics and stuff during the dictatorial period (before 1974).
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piolho
45 Praça de Parada LeitãoIt was one of the most popular coffeeshops during the 60's, where people used to gather to discuss (in secret) politics and stuff during the dictatorial period (before 1974).
It's almost 100years old and still going strong. Cons: very expensive
907 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaIt's almost 100years old and still going strong. Cons: very expensive
Rua da Boavista
452 Rua da BoavistaFree Wifi, light meals and awesome capuccinos
Restaurante Nakité
396 Rua do BreinerVegetarian
Tapas, great wine selections by the glass (one of the co owners happens to have a winery in the Douro Valey), portuguese food with some french inspiration
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canelas de Coelho
29 R. Elísio de MeloTapas, great wine selections by the glass (one of the co owners happens to have a winery in the Douro Valey), portuguese food with some french inspiration
The typical, must-try Francesinha. Opens till late
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Capa Negra II
191 Rua do Campo AlegreThe typical, must-try Francesinha. Opens till late
Alcohol prices are reaaally reasonable for the area. Plus they serve one of the best codfish dishes in Porto (with grated parmesan on top...nham)
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Vitória
156 R. de José FalcãoAlcohol prices are reaaally reasonable for the area. Plus they serve one of the best codfish dishes in Porto (with grated parmesan on top...nham)
You get the french eclair with whipped cream filling in a variety of flavors, such as milk choc, dark choc, mango, caramel, lemon, and so on....
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesYou get the french eclair with whipped cream filling in a variety of flavors, such as milk choc, dark choc, mango, caramel, lemon, and so on....
It's expensive, but worth the experience. Rui Paula is a self.taught chef exploring portuguese food with some modernist influences (sous vide, jellies, spherification, ...)
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DOP
16 Largo São DomingosIt's expensive, but worth the experience. Rui Paula is a self.taught chef exploring portuguese food with some modernist influences (sous vide, jellies, spherification, ...)
Almos everything is fried, but it's cheap,service is good and fast, great for a quick lunch/dinner stop while exploring the city, and just next to it a wine shop! (free port tastings available)
O Calhambeque
19 R. do CarmoAlmos everything is fried, but it's cheap,service is good and fast, great for a quick lunch/dinner stop while exploring the city, and just next to it a wine shop! (free port tastings available)
3-course meal for around 7 eur(inclues meat, or fish or vegetarian, a starter (usually between salad, soup or something solid) and a dessert
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Caçula brunch & dinner
47 Praça de Carlos Alberto3-course meal for around 7 eur(inclues meat, or fish or vegetarian, a starter (usually between salad, soup or something solid) and a dessert
Drinks & Nightlife
Also works as a coffeeshop during the day and serves light meals. Gay friendly
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Cafe Lusitano
137 R. de José FalcãoAlso works as a coffeeshop during the day and serves light meals. Gay friendly
Works as a coffeeshop (ground floor), restaurant (1st floor) and pub at night.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Agrícola
347 R. do Bom SucessoWorks as a coffeeshop (ground floor), restaurant (1st floor) and pub at night.
Everything Else
Kitsch, vintage shops, lots of weird cool stuff (there's even a bonsai tree shop!)
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Comercial Bombarda
285 Rua de Miguel BombardaKitsch, vintage shops, lots of weird cool stuff (there's even a bonsai tree shop!)
One of our guests wanted to stay near a gym where he could use the facilities by the day, so just in case..:)
Bom Sucesso Health Club
61 Praça do Bom SucessoOne of our guests wanted to stay near a gym where he could use the facilities by the day, so just in case..:)
Free Port wine tastings, no need to pre-book. Available in Portuguese, English, French, German and Spanish
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Croft Port
412 R. do Barão de ForresterFree Port wine tastings, no need to pre-book. Available in Portuguese, English, French, German and Spanish
Arts & Culture
A bit far from the center (buses 502 and 504 from casa da musica will get you there in 5 minutes), but if you're into the art scene, enjoy the minimalistic museum architecture from Siza Vieira
897 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Fundación de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroA bit far from the center (buses 502 and 504 from casa da musica will get you there in 5 minutes), but if you're into the art scene, enjoy the minimalistic museum architecture from Siza Vieira