Carolina Bessa

We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas Eve, so it’s important to take care of the presents and, of course, the table for the whole family. In this context, we dedicate this article to the ‘king&#...

At Porto Secreto our mission is to write about the city and its surroundings, but we also like to focus our attention on some national curiosities. For example, did you know that November 27th is World Fado Day?…...

It’s fall, so the long days of summer are long gone. In fact, we’re fast approaching Christmas, the most magical time of the year. But whatever time it…...

They say that Porto is one of the best cities in the world for walking, but maybe you’ve never tried climbing the iconic Escadas do Codeçal, have you? With over 400 steps, this famous staircase connects…...

The Seventh Art is one of the most admired art forms, having taken its first steps in the 19th century. But what is the history that drove Portuguese cinema? Who was its main ‘driving force’? And where was t...

Porto has always been a city closely linked to art. In fact, it was in Invicta that the first film in Portugal directed by a Portuguese was filmed. The screening took place on November 12, 1896, at the…...

With a centuries-old history, the city of Porto is full of stories and curiosities, some of which have ‘survived’ the passage of time. In fact, there are several legends and urban myths related to Invicta....

If you’re a wine lover, you know that there’s no shortage of good wines in Porto (and Portugal in general). Of course, the jewel in our city’s crown is the unmissable Port wine. But there’s no sh...

The ‘digital revolution’ has changed many people’s reading habits. Even so, there are those who can’t do without the smell of paper, especially older works. So how about a tour of Porto’s b...

Invicta is a reference across borders, a scene that attracts many tourists. But here, there is still a Port of Tradition that lives on in each of our historic stores....