International Festival of the Iberian Mask: celebration of ancestral traditions in Gaia
In May, the cultural agenda of Greater Porto takes on a new vigor, in a kind of anticipation of the typical festive atmosphere of…...
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31 museums in Porto open their doors on International Museum Day
This weekend, more specifically on Sunday, May 18, the city of Porto will once again celebrate International Museum Day. For this purpose, the local authority has created a free program with extended opening hours, cove...
Entering Serralves costs nothing on the first Sunday of every month
Serralves is home to one of the most beloved parks and museums among Porto residents and tourists. And now it’s possible to visit the space for free…...
You can now use Andante on the Vouga Line
The Andante network has something new. Since May 1, it has been possible to travel with the occasional ticket and/or pass on the Vouga Line, between the stations of Espinho-Vouga and Pinheiro da Bemposta (Oliveira de Az...
How to make a survival kit? A list of basic items for 72 hours
In the wake of the general ‘blackout’ in the Iberian Peninsula, it is pertinent to highlight the European Union’s (EU) own ‘request’ to create a survival kit . Recently, the EU recommended...
Effects of the ‘blackout’: demand for battery-operated radios up 4000%
Portugal and Spain experienced an atypical situation on April 28, when both countries went completely dark for several hours. The reason was a ‘general blackout’, the official causes of which have yet to be...
One of the cardinals who could elect the next Pope is from Greater Porto
The news of the death of Pope Francis, 88, was announced this Monday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m. (6:35 a.m. Portugal time). As a result, the conclave is due to meet on May 5 to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church...
Lyrids 2025: everything you need to know about the meteor shower
After the Pink Full Moon, there is one more astronomical event before the end of April, namely the Lyrid meteor shower, whose peak of activity is scheduled for…...
A traditional Electric Car Parade ‘invades’ Porto’s waterfront in May
May isn’t long away, so you can start making a note in your diary. Next month promises a lot of excitement. For example, the traditional Electric Car Parade will once again ‘invade’ Porto’s water...
Could this be it? New start date for Metrobus set for June
Metrobus do Porto, a hydrogen-powered bus system, is a project that aims to ‘revolutionize’ mobility in the city of Porto, but it has experienced some delays. Initially, plans called for operations to begin...