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One of Porto’s oldest monuments is located in the UNESCO-designated Historic Center: cloisters decorated with azulejos and views of the city and the Douro River for just €4
Hidden 1 hour and 15 minutes from Porto: “the most remote village in the district of Porto” has about 20 residents and seems frozen in time
A free spa retreat where you can relax all year round, less than 2 hours from Porto
Porto’s oldest shopping center celebrates its 50th anniversary: three days of festivities—and a glimpse into its history
In 1916, São Bento Station was inaugurated on the ruins of an old Benedictine monastery; 110 years later, its 20,000 hand-painted tiles continue to serve as a daily gateway for thousands of passengers in Porto
Santa Claus, Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Ladybug take the stage at the Super Bock Arena on December 20: tickets for the “Natal ao Vivo” show are available for between €18 and €40
“The only musical on ice in northern Portugal” comes to MAR Shopping Matosinhos with the magic of Rapunzel and a cast featuring familiar faces from Netflix and TVI
A boat on the Douro River turns into a haunted house for 2 hours: the October 31 party costs €29 and cruises under Porto’s bridges
In 1952, the Bom Sucesso Market opened in Porto; more than 70 years later, the 40-store complex is home to the new Angry Box, featuring 11 Detroit-style pizzas
From the illuminated animals at Santo Inácio Zoo to the magical Candlelight concerts: the essential guide to making the most of your time in Porto this month
From the 50th anniversary of the historic Shopping Brasília to free museums in the Historic Center: the best ways to enjoy the weekend in Greater Porto
In Roman times, fish from the Douro were shipped from here to the emperor’s court; today, these two schist villages—less than an hour from Porto—overlook the river and feature a waterfront pier
In 2022, Village by BOA opened The Space in Porto; now, the venue is hosting the Fall Market on October 17 and 18 in support of Mama Help
The Atkinson Museum in Gaia hosts more than 30 actors for a haunted mansion; the 80-minute immersive experience costs between €25 and €40
From “laurear a pevide” to the legendary “fino”: the authentic dictionary of Porto’s unique and viral expressions that people living in Lisbon don’t understand a thing about
On October 11, Neighbor’s Day opens Porto’s museums for free, featuring tours of the Ribeira, Douro wine, and signature cocktails
“Dias com Energia”: The Return of Free Weekend Sports Classes in Porto (and What You Need to Do to Secure Your Spot)
Santa Claus, Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Ladybug take the stage at the Super Bock Arena on December 20: tickets for the “Natal ao Vivo” show are available for between €18 and €40
“The only musical on ice in northern Portugal” comes to MAR Shopping Matosinhos with the magic of Rapunzel and a cast featuring familiar faces from Netflix and TVI
A boat on the Douro River turns into a haunted house for 2 hours: the October 31 party costs €29 and cruises under Porto’s bridges
In 1952, the Bom Sucesso Market opened in Porto; more than 70 years later, the 40-store complex is home to the new Angry Box, featuring 11 Detroit-style pizzas
From the illuminated animals at Santo Inácio Zoo to the magical Candlelight concerts: the essential guide to making the most of your time in Porto this month
From the 50th anniversary of the historic Shopping Brasília to free museums in the Historic Center: the best ways to enjoy the weekend in Greater Porto
In Roman times, fish from the Douro were shipped from here to the emperor’s court; today, these two schist villages—less than an hour from Porto—overlook the river and feature a waterfront pier
In 2022, Village by BOA opened The Space in Porto; now, the venue is hosting the Fall Market on October 17 and 18 in support of Mama Help
The Atkinson Museum in Gaia hosts more than 30 actors for a haunted mansion; the 80-minute immersive experience costs between €25 and €40
From “laurear a pevide” to the legendary “fino”: the authentic dictionary of Porto’s unique and viral expressions that people living in Lisbon don’t understand a thing about
On October 11, Neighbor’s Day opens Porto’s museums for free, featuring tours of the Ribeira, Douro wine, and signature cocktails
“Dias com Energia”: The Return of Free Weekend Sports Classes in Porto (and What You Need to Do to Secure Your Spot)
Santa Claus, Bluey, Peppa Pig, and Ladybug take the stage at the Super Bock Arena on December 20: tickets for the “Natal ao Vivo” show are available for between €18 and €40
“The only musical on ice in northern Portugal” comes to MAR Shopping Matosinhos with the magic of Rapunzel and a cast featuring familiar faces from Netflix and TVI
A boat on the Douro River turns into a haunted house for 2 hours: the October 31 party costs €29 and cruises under Porto’s bridges
In 1952, the Bom Sucesso Market opened in Porto; more than 70 years later, the 40-store complex is home to the new Angry Box, featuring 11 Detroit-style pizzas
From the illuminated animals at Santo Inácio Zoo to the magical Candlelight concerts: the essential guide to making the most of your time in Porto this month
From the 50th anniversary of the historic Shopping Brasília to free museums in the Historic Center: the best ways to enjoy the weekend in Greater Porto
In Roman times, fish from the Douro were shipped from here to the emperor’s court; today, these two schist villages—less than an hour from Porto—overlook the river and feature a waterfront pier
In 2022, Village by BOA opened The Space in Porto; now, the venue is hosting the Fall Market on October 17 and 18 in support of Mama Help
The Atkinson Museum in Gaia hosts more than 30 actors for a haunted mansion; the 80-minute immersive experience costs between €25 and €40
From “laurear a pevide” to the legendary “fino”: the authentic dictionary of Porto’s unique and viral expressions that people living in Lisbon don’t understand a thing about
On October 11, Neighbor’s Day opens Porto’s museums for free, featuring tours of the Ribeira, Douro wine, and signature cocktails
“Dias com Energia”: The Return of Free Weekend Sports Classes in Porto (and What You Need to Do to Secure Your Spot)
In 1985, the first Continente opened in Matosinhos; it hosted Sunday field trips and ended its first day with empty shelves; more than 40 years later, the brand has over 400 stores
Where are the six Action stores in the Porto district? The chain, which offers 1,500 products for under €1, opened its first store in the country in Gaia
The European target sets a goal of collecting 90% of plastic containers by 2029; the Volta system has surpassed 450 million returns, but its implementation has not been universally accepted
Plenergy opened its first station in 2015; 11 years later, it arrives in Porto with its 23rd station and fuel that’s 10% cheaper
Porto is expected to reach 23 °C this Friday and Saturday; the IPMA does not forecast rain until Monday, and next week is expected to bring little rain
Metro do Porto has begun operational testing on the new Pink Line: the three-kilometer infrastructure is scheduled to open by March 2027
Halloween hasn’t arrived yet, but Christmas in Greater Porto is already getting underway: more than 1.5 million euros for lights, according to JN
Why should you look up at the sky in Porto at dusk on October 8? The Draconids meteor shower reaches its peak, and you don’t need any special observing equipment
Porto’s oldest shopping center celebrates its 50th anniversary: three days of festivities—and a glimpse into its history
Ribeira and Clérigos will no longer have tuk-tuk stops: Porto changes tourist transport stop locations effective October 1
Iberanime Matosinhos already has a full program: from the voice of Hunter × Hunter to a new gaming area at Exponor
With an investment of 4.8 million, the São Bento da Vitória Monastery reopens in the heart of Porto on October 1 with four days of music and performances
In 1985, the first Continente opened in Matosinhos; it hosted Sunday field trips and ended its first day with empty shelves; more than 40 years later, the brand has over 400 stores
Where are the six Action stores in the Porto district? The chain, which offers 1,500 products for under €1, opened its first store in the country in Gaia
The European target sets a goal of collecting 90% of plastic containers by 2029; the Volta system has surpassed 450 million returns, but its implementation has not been universally accepted
Plenergy opened its first station in 2015; 11 years later, it arrives in Porto with its 23rd station and fuel that’s 10% cheaper
Porto is expected to reach 23 °C this Friday and Saturday; the IPMA does not forecast rain until Monday, and next week is expected to bring little rain
Metro do Porto has begun operational testing on the new Pink Line: the three-kilometer infrastructure is scheduled to open by March 2027
Halloween hasn’t arrived yet, but Christmas in Greater Porto is already getting underway: more than 1.5 million euros for lights, according to JN
Why should you look up at the sky in Porto at dusk on October 8? The Draconids meteor shower reaches its peak, and you don’t need any special observing equipment
Porto’s oldest shopping center celebrates its 50th anniversary: three days of festivities—and a glimpse into its history
Ribeira and Clérigos will no longer have tuk-tuk stops: Porto changes tourist transport stop locations effective October 1
Iberanime Matosinhos already has a full program: from the voice of Hunter × Hunter to a new gaming area at Exponor
With an investment of 4.8 million, the São Bento da Vitória Monastery reopens in the heart of Porto on October 1 with four days of music and performances
In 1985, the first Continente opened in Matosinhos; it hosted Sunday field trips and ended its first day with empty shelves; more than 40 years later, the brand has over 400 stores
Where are the six Action stores in the Porto district? The chain, which offers 1,500 products for under €1, opened its first store in the country in Gaia
The European target sets a goal of collecting 90% of plastic containers by 2029; the Volta system has surpassed 450 million returns, but its implementation has not been universally accepted
Plenergy opened its first station in 2015; 11 years later, it arrives in Porto with its 23rd station and fuel that’s 10% cheaper
Porto is expected to reach 23 °C this Friday and Saturday; the IPMA does not forecast rain until Monday, and next week is expected to bring little rain
Metro do Porto has begun operational testing on the new Pink Line: the three-kilometer infrastructure is scheduled to open by March 2027
Halloween hasn’t arrived yet, but Christmas in Greater Porto is already getting underway: more than 1.5 million euros for lights, according to JN
Why should you look up at the sky in Porto at dusk on October 8? The Draconids meteor shower reaches its peak, and you don’t need any special observing equipment
Porto’s oldest shopping center celebrates its 50th anniversary: three days of festivities—and a glimpse into its history
Ribeira and Clérigos will no longer have tuk-tuk stops: Porto changes tourist transport stop locations effective October 1
Iberanime Matosinhos already has a full program: from the voice of Hunter × Hunter to a new gaming area at Exponor
With an investment of 4.8 million, the São Bento da Vitória Monastery reopens in the heart of Porto on October 1 with four days of music and performances
In 1906, Livraria Lello opened its doors in Porto’s Baixa district; 120 years later, the historic building was visited by Dua Lipa in the library of banned books she created there
In 1886, the Luís I Bridge charged 5 réis to those crossing on foot; 140 years later, the Porto metro runs across it
A fairytale setting near Porto: this is the must-do itinerary through the North’s most beautiful fortresses to celebrate National Castles Day
A medieval castle on Portugal’s northern border—watching over mountains and wars for more than 750 years
The perfect fall itinerary in Porto: from roasted chestnuts in Baixa to cozy days in the historic cellars of Gaia
Running out of ideas to entertain the kids this month? Check out these suggestions for the little ones in Porto and the surrounding area
The “Dead City” about 40 minutes from Porto: discover the mysterious hillfort that remains unknown to many
From a staircase with 775 steps in Valongo to the mysterious Ilha dos Amores on the Douro River: discover the monuments and natural treasures you can’t miss near Invicta
What to do with the little ones? From free yoga at Parque da Cidade to outdoor mazes, this is the definitive guide for parents in Porto who don’t want to break the bank
From nighttime walks with bats that devour “3,000 insects” to Camilo Castelo Branco’s prison: foolproof and free ways to explore Porto
From free swimming pools heated to 29ºC to a “secret” island in the Douro: the definitive guide to the best ways to enjoy summer in Porto (and beyond)
Neither a movie theater nor a regular bar: a theatrical experience at a Porto speakeasy that combines suspense, themed cocktails, and the biggest true-crime cases