14 pet-friendly restaurants and cafés you can visit with your best friend
Do you like going out with your best friend? There are already some pet-friendly restaurants, bars and cafés popping up around Porto, where poodles are more than welcome....
Gastronomic wonders: 11 typical dishes from Porto and Northern Portugal
Portuguese gastronomy is internationally renowned for its quality and variety. In this scenario, the typical dishes of Porto and Northern Portugal are also worth mentioning. After all, the menu in and around Porto isn &...
Do you know what it was like to live before April 25? 6 things you couldn’t do
This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. As usual, there are various initiatives all over the country to celebrate the date. However, do you know what life was like in Portugal before April 25,...
5 films about April 25: the arts at the service of history
This year marks the 51st anniversary of April 25, 1974, a symbolic milestone that will be remembered from North to South. The Carnation Revolution was literally made to the rhythm of music. After all,…...
Songs of April: 6 symbols of the Carnation Revolution
This Friday is April 25, a national holiday that marks the struggle for freedom. In Porto, there is a special program full of activities with concerts and parades. But we want to take this opportunity to evoke some of&h...
39 expressions that only those from Porto (and/or the North) understand
At Porto Secreto, our mission is to write about the city and its surroundings, covering the most varied aspects, from the best restaurants to transport news. In a unique environment that only those who live here recogni...
Illustrious Portuenses: 14 personalities born in and around Porto
From an early age, Porto has launched countless talents into the world in the most varied areas. Whether in literature, cinema, architecture or fashion, there are many illustrious names from our country who originated i...
7 reasons (of many) to visit Guimarães, the ‘Cradle City’
Known as the ‘Cradle City’, Guimarães is a must-visit place, especially for those who enjoy prominent medieval castles and beyond. Located less than an hour’s drive from Porto, this is the perfect dest...
Destinations near Porto: 5 good reasons to go to Esposende
The cold winter days call (not very) for a walk, but for those who really don’t like staying at home, here’s a suggestion: visit Esposende. After all, it’s a pleasant, economical and easily accessible...
Who takes the crown of monarch in Portuguese gastronomy?
During the festive season, cod cannot be missing from a Portuguese table. Whether it’s for Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve dinner, the truth is that we can’t…...