There are buildings that help tell the very story of Invicta—and one such example is the Porto Customs House. Built on the former Miragaia beach, it was designed to receive and inspect goods entering and...
Porto’s weekend plans feature cultural (and other) options for all tastes and ages. From exhibitions to concerts, not to mention culinary highlights, there are plenty of different experiences for you to...
Porto’s Historic Center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. This area features several of the city’s landmarks, such as the entire Ribeira district, the Palácio da Bolsa, and, of course,...
Today, anyone arriving by train at São Bento Station is greeted by more than 20,000 tiles by Jorge Colaço. But for nearly four centuries, the land in the center of Porto belonged to a monastery of Benedic...
If you find yourself running out of ideas to entertain the kids on weekends throughout the year, the holiday season always brings that saving grace. And this year, Porto is getting ready to receive a real...
Christmas in Matosinhos once again features an ice stage. From November 14, 2026, to January 10, 2027, MAR Shopping Matosinhos will host “Rapunzel—The Musical on Ice,” a show that combines music, theate...
This year, Halloween in Porto can be celebrated on the water. On the night of October 31, a boat transformed into a floating haunted house will cruise the Douro River for two hours, featuring a DJ, a ma...
If you’re looking for a unique pizza in Porto, the Bom Sucesso Market in Boavista has a new spot for you to try. Angry Box has opened its doors and serves Detroit-style pizzas: thick, fluffy crust, ferm...
The light installations that have already become a winter classic are returning to Avintes. It is at the Santo Inácio Zoo, in Vila Nova de Gaia, that the immersive exhibition “Luzes Selvagens” comes to l...
We’re already counting down to Halloween, but you still don’t know what to do for Halloween in Porto? Don’t worry—whether you’re indoors or out, October 31 is a day to celebrate, whether at a themed part...