Filipa Santos Sousa, autor em Porto Secreto

I have a degree and a Master's in Information and Journalism. I have been dedicating my time professionally to the world of writing for over ten years. I'm passionate about history and travel. ✉️ filipa.santossousa@feverup.com

The first full moon of the season arrives in the skies over Porto—but you only have the early morning of June 30 to see it at its best

June is really coming to an end, but before saying goodbye, it has a very special moment in store for us: the arrival of the first full moon of summer. Known as the Strawberry Moon, this phenomenon reache...

Things to do Wellness & nature

With free admission, Porto is once again hosting nighttime tours in various city parks—but you’ll need to reserve your spot a few days in advance

There are different ways to explore the city of Porto , whether through the “Porto Saudável” walks and the 16th Cultural Cemetery Tour, or through nighttime excursions to various green spaces as part of t...

Music Things to do

The year’s biggest music lineup is in Greater Porto: dozens of shows, highly anticipated comebacks, and must-see dates

Music is one of the purest art forms, capable of stirring countless emotions in each of us. In recent years, Porto has established itself as a destination to be reckoned with by even the most discerning...

Things to do Wellness & nature

The first beer spa has opened in the heart of Porto: featuring massages, saunas, hot tubs, and beer tastings to balance body and mind

Imagine swapping essential oils for the ingredients of a famous beverage. Thermal baths, saunas, massages, and wellness treatments inspired by the benefits of beer’s natural ingredients define the concept...

Things to do Top news

For three days, the skies over the Douro will host an air show featuring acrobatics and drones—but you only have this weekend to enjoy it

For three days, from June 19 to 21 , the skies overPorto and Vila Nova de Gaia, along the Douro Riverfront, will serve as the backdrop for a major aviation and aerospace event: Air Invictus. With activit...

São João Festivities in Porto: Balloon Releases Have Limited Hours and Require the Closure of Airspace on the Longest Night of the Year

“São João, São João, give me a balloon to play with…,” goes the famous song. Indeed, the longest night of the year in Porto is just around the corner . However , if you’re thinking of joining in the tradi...

Secret Guides Sports Things to do

Forget the living room couch: the 2026 World Cup promises to take over Porto and the surrounding area with giant screens, and here are four of the places where you can watch the games for free

Between June 11 and July 19, countries from the four corners of the globe will come together to experience the excitement of the 2026 World Cup and cheer on their favorite teams. In Porto and the surroun...

Secret Guides Sports Things to do

Forget the living room couch: the 2026 World Cup promises to take over Porto and the surrounding area with giant screens, and these are four of the places where you can watch the games for free

Between June 11 and July 19, countries from all corners of the globe will come together to experience the excitement of the 2026 World Cup and cheer on their favorite teams. In Porto and the surrounding...

Goodbye, rentals: starting this beach season, you’ll find 600 free beach chairs on the beaches of Matosinhos—and even hammocks

The beach season has already kicked off, and this year it brings a major new feature for beachgoers in the municipality of Matosinhos (and Greater Porto): the provision of hundreds of free items, such as...

Culture Things to do

For just four days: The Iberian Festival takes over Porto with free concerts and “Cozinha de Fogo”

June is a month packed with events in the city of Porto. After Primavera Sound Porto, another cultural initiative is on the horizon. This time, it’s a brand-new event designed to celebrate the ties that b...