Guidebook for Porto, from Miguel

Miguel
Guidebook for Porto, from Miguel

Arts & Culture

Famous work by architect Rem Koolhaas, built in 2005. Many musical events for adults and for children. The guided visit is excellent.
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
706 locals recommend
Famous work by architect Rem Koolhaas, built in 2005. Many musical events for adults and for children. The guided visit is excellent.
Art district. Good shops, good organic food, art galleries, design shops
318 locals recommend
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
318 locals recommend
Art district. Good shops, good organic food, art galleries, design shops
Fundação da Juventude :ateliês/espaços de residências artísticas, salas para formação e workshops, salas multidisciplinares e polivalentes, laboratórios criativos, um restaurante e duas lojas
Palácio das Artes
21 Largo São Domingos
Fundação da Juventude :ateliês/espaços de residências artísticas, salas para formação e workshops, salas multidisciplinares e polivalentes, laboratórios criativos, um restaurante e duas lojas
vintage bar, art gallery, tours , bike rental
10 locals recommend
Alma At Porto
151 Rua de Trás
10 locals recommend
vintage bar, art gallery, tours , bike rental
Theatre, workshops, movie nights, cinema
Grupo Musical de Miragaia
Rua da Arménia
Theatre, workshops, movie nights, cinema
Old prision, transform into Photography museum
174 locals recommend
Portuguese Centre of Photography
Largo Amor de Perdição
174 locals recommend
Old prision, transform into Photography museum
Porto oldest building. City history museum. very reccommended.
102 locals recommend
Casa do Infante
10 R. da Alfândega
102 locals recommend
Porto oldest building. City history museum. very reccommended.
Port wine museum
103 locals recommend
Port Wine Museum
37 Rua da Reboleira
103 locals recommend
Port wine museum

Essentials

Portuguese genuine market; mercado genuíno português
38 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos
Rua França Júnior
38 locals recommend
Portuguese genuine market; mercado genuíno português
Oldest building from Porto city. Exhibition of city history.
102 locals recommend
Casa do Infante
10 R. da Alfândega
102 locals recommend
Oldest building from Porto city. Exhibition of city history.
Old market. The heart of the city.
770 locals recommend
Bolhão Market
322 R. Formosa
770 locals recommend
Old market. The heart of the city.

Sightseeing

nature; city park; great lakes with ducks, swans; connected to the beach; sports; bike routes
1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
1306 locals recommend
nature; city park; great lakes with ducks, swans; connected to the beach; sports; bike routes
típico clube recreativo, com deslumbrante vista sobre o rio. Authentic local association with astonishing view over the Douro.
65 locals recommend
Guindalense Football Club
43 Escada dos Guindais
65 locals recommend
típico clube recreativo, com deslumbrante vista sobre o rio. Authentic local association with astonishing view over the Douro.
sentar, apreciar a praça e ouvir a música de rua
22 locals recommend
Largo São Domingos
Largo São Domingos
22 locals recommend
sentar, apreciar a praça e ouvir a música de rua
Architecture from Alvaro Siza; excellent oportunity to have a swim in a great swimming pool by the sea.
110 locals recommend
Leça Swimming Pools
Avenida Liberdade
110 locals recommend
Architecture from Alvaro Siza; excellent oportunity to have a swim in a great swimming pool by the sea.
A Ponte Luís I é uma ponte em estrutura metálica com dois tabuleiros, inaugurada em 31 de Outubro de 1886, com projecto do engenheiro belga Teófilo Seyrig. Desde 2005 que serve a linha D do Metro.
585 locals recommend
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís I
585 locals recommend
A Ponte Luís I é uma ponte em estrutura metálica com dois tabuleiros, inaugurada em 31 de Outubro de 1886, com projecto do engenheiro belga Teófilo Seyrig. Desde 2005 que serve a linha D do Metro.
The most beautiful bridge in Porto! One of the greatest masterpieces designed by the french engineer Gustave Eiffel. Railway bridge opened in 1877 and closed in 1991.
9 locals recommend
Maria Pia Bridge
9 locals recommend
The most beautiful bridge in Porto! One of the greatest masterpieces designed by the french engineer Gustave Eiffel. Railway bridge opened in 1877 and closed in 1991.
Inaugurated on June 22, 1963, Edgar Cardoso portuguese engineer authorship. Arch span 270 m .It had 4 lifts for pedestrians with 70 m high (now closed). It has 4 bronze sculptures in the 4 towers.
12 locals recommend
Ponte da Arrabida
Ponte da Arrabida
12 locals recommend
Inaugurated on June 22, 1963, Edgar Cardoso portuguese engineer authorship. Arch span 270 m .It had 4 lifts for pedestrians with 70 m high (now closed). It has 4 bronze sculptures in the 4 towers.
Nature reserve of Douro estuary, bird watching, tracking
42 locals recommend
Douro Estuary Natural Reserve
42 locals recommend
Nature reserve of Douro estuary, bird watching, tracking
Douro marina; sailing tours
59 locals recommend
Marina da Afurada
430 R. da Praia
59 locals recommend
Douro marina; sailing tours
Wine cellars
165 locals recommend
Sandeman Porto
3 Largo Miguel Bombarda
165 locals recommend
Wine cellars
A must see panoramic view from Porto. The XVI XVII century monastery is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church is laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal
175 locals recommend
Serra do Pilar Monastery
Largo Aviz
175 locals recommend
A must see panoramic view from Porto. The XVI XVII century monastery is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church is laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal
There is a small boat that crosses the river here to Afurada, a former fishermen village with lots of restaurants where you can eat good fish
Calçada Ouro
Calçada Ouro
There is a small boat that crosses the river here to Afurada, a former fishermen village with lots of restaurants where you can eat good fish
Afurada, a former fishermen village with lots of restaurants where you can eat good fish. There is a small boat that crosses the river to Porto.
40 locals recommend
São Pedro da Afurada
40 locals recommend
Afurada, a former fishermen village with lots of restaurants where you can eat good fish. There is a small boat that crosses the river to Porto.
wine cellars, shop and museum
17 locals recommend
Real Companhia Velha
314 R. Azevedo Magalhães
17 locals recommend
wine cellars, shop and museum
panoramic views, good urban park, public library and public art gallery
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel II
1180 locals recommend
panoramic views, good urban park, public library and public art gallery
Porto icon. A must visit. Incredible views. A shop and a little museum.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
1226 locals recommend
Porto icon. A must visit. Incredible views. A shop and a little museum.
Porto iconic cathederal from 12th century. It´s one of the city´s older district. Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture.
566 locals recommend
Porto Cathedral (Se Cathedral)
Terreiro da Sé
566 locals recommend
Porto iconic cathederal from 12th century. It´s one of the city´s older district. Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architecture.
Muralha Fernandina - Fernandina walls is the name by which it was known the medieval wall line of Porto. Built in the 14th century by the king D.Fernando. There are several remaining parts.
128 locals recommend
Fernandina Wall
17 Escada dos Guindais
128 locals recommend
Muralha Fernandina - Fernandina walls is the name by which it was known the medieval wall line of Porto. Built in the 14th century by the king D.Fernando. There are several remaining parts.
Trains to north and south of Portugal. Famous 1896 building by architect Marques da Silva, french influence. Famous azulejo tiles panels from artist Jorge Colaço.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida Garrett
1008 locals recommend
Trains to north and south of Portugal. Famous 1896 building by architect Marques da Silva, french influence. Famous azulejo tiles panels from artist Jorge Colaço.
Douro river cruises
Tomaz do Douro
5 Praça Ribeira
Douro river cruises
Great cellars; one of the best.
76 locals recommend
Graham's Port Lodge
141 Rua do Agro
76 locals recommend
Great cellars; one of the best.
Great cellars; one of the best.
91 locals recommend
Taylor's Port
250 Rua do Choupelo
91 locals recommend
Great cellars; one of the best.
Great cellars; Live music FADO everiday at 18h, except monday
180 locals recommend
Porto Calem
344 Av. de Diogo Leite
180 locals recommend
Great cellars; Live music FADO everiday at 18h, except monday
One of the best Porto sunset, where peple casually meet.
Calçada das Virtudes
One of the best Porto sunset, where peple casually meet.

Food Scene

Traditional, good and cheap. Bacalhau, tripas, rissois, panados, polvo.
162 locals recommend
O Buraco
95 R. do Bolhão
162 locals recommend
Traditional, good and cheap. Bacalhau, tripas, rissois, panados, polvo.
tradicional, muito boa qualidade. Recomendo tudo: Filetes de polvo com arroz de polvo, fígado de cebolada, pernil, bacalhau à lagareiro. All is recomendable and very fresh.
155 locals recommend
Adega São Nicolau
1 R. de São Nicolau
155 locals recommend
tradicional, muito boa qualidade. Recomendo tudo: Filetes de polvo com arroz de polvo, fígado de cebolada, pernil, bacalhau à lagareiro. All is recomendable and very fresh.
boa qualidade, bom preço e boa esplanada
Restaurante Cozzza Rio (são Nicolau)
8 R. de São Francisco
boa qualidade, bom preço e boa esplanada
Famous francesinhas restaurant
7 locals recommend
Verso em Pedra
16 Rua da Arménia
7 locals recommend
Famous francesinhas restaurant
Tapas and good bars.
39 locals recommend
Praça dos Poveiros
Praça dos Poveiros
39 locals recommend
Tapas and good bars.
Great vegetarian restaurant, even for non vegetarians.
163 locals recommend
daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira
163 locals recommend
Great vegetarian restaurant, even for non vegetarians.
Vegetarian restaurant.
25 locals recommend
Casa da Horta - Associação Cultural
12 R. de São Francisco
25 locals recommend
Vegetarian restaurant.
pregos, tapas
451 locals recommend
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos Poveiros
451 locals recommend
pregos, tapas
Great traditional food and tapas, amazing river view
45 locals recommend
Adega Rio Douro
223 R. do Ouro
45 locals recommend
Great traditional food and tapas, amazing river view
Good traditional food with gourmet touch. Great views
65 locals recommend
Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio Alegre
65 locals recommend
Good traditional food with gourmet touch. Great views
Greta panoramic view over Matosinhos beaches and Leixoes Port. Traditional cuisine and opens till late.
40 locals recommend
Cufra Grill
395 Via do Castelo do Queijo
40 locals recommend
Greta panoramic view over Matosinhos beaches and Leixoes Port. Traditional cuisine and opens till late.
27 locals recommend
A Grade
9 R. de São Nicolau
27 locals recommend
One of the best traditional restaurants
O Rápido
One of the best traditional restaurants
must go pastry, cakes, breakfast, light lunch , bread, coffee. One of the best in the neighboorhood
11 locals recommend
Confeitaria São Domingos
37 Largo São Domingos
11 locals recommend
must go pastry, cakes, breakfast, light lunch , bread, coffee. One of the best in the neighboorhood
Good traditional food, beautiful terrace
20 locals recommend
Restaurante O Caseirinho
40 Cais das Pedras
20 locals recommend
Good traditional food, beautiful terrace

Entertainment & Activities

Ferro Bar
Tram museum. O transporte que caraterizava o Porto.
158 locals recommend
Tram Museum
51 Alameda de Basílio Teles
158 locals recommend
Tram museum. O transporte que caraterizava o Porto.
The WORLD OF DISCOVERIES is an Interactive Museum and Theme Park that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover a previously unknown. Good for children.
171 locals recommend
World of Discoveries - Interactive Museum & Theme Park
106 Rua de Miragaia
171 locals recommend
The WORLD OF DISCOVERIES is an Interactive Museum and Theme Park that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover a previously unknown. Good for children.
water theme science pavilion; at Parque da Cidade ; good for children
7 locals recommend
The Water Pavilion
15443 EST. da Circunvalação
7 locals recommend
water theme science pavilion; at Parque da Cidade ; good for children
Good aquarium for children
238 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do Queijo
238 locals recommend
Good aquarium for children
beach , nice bar on the beach and good a playground for kids
Leme Man Beach
88 Av. de Montevideu
beach , nice bar on the beach and good a playground for kids
Live FADO VADIO every friday 16h, good tapas. very reccommended!
Adega A Viela
15 Tv. de Miraflor
Live FADO VADIO every friday 16h, good tapas. very reccommended!
nearest bar; wine terrace bar sometimes with live music at afternoon, amazing river view
41 locals recommend
Mirajazz
11 Escadas do Caminho Novo
41 locals recommend
nearest bar; wine terrace bar sometimes with live music at afternoon, amazing river view

Shopping

Apreciar o charme da rua, as montras e ouvir a música de rua. Pedestrian charming street, street musicians
296 locals recommend
Rua das Flores
Rua das Flores
296 locals recommend
Apreciar o charme da rua, as montras e ouvir a música de rua. Pedestrian charming street, street musicians
Enjoy one of the busiest streets of Porto. Enter the hardware stores, secondhand, cafes, clothes, records, antiques, vintages, etc.
17 locals recommend
Rua do Almada
Rua do Almada
17 locals recommend
Enjoy one of the busiest streets of Porto. Enter the hardware stores, secondhand, cafes, clothes, records, antiques, vintages, etc.
supermarket
8 locals recommend
SPAR Porto Ribeira
44 R. de São João
8 locals recommend
supermarket
The biggest supermarket in the neighboorhood
30 locals recommend
Continente
152 Alameda de Basílio Teles
30 locals recommend
The biggest supermarket in the neighboorhood

Drinks & Nightlife

Tapas, pizzas, burgers, gourmet, bars, discos, movida
8 locals recommend
Praça de Dona Filipa de Lencastre
Praça de Dona Filipa de Lencastre
8 locals recommend
Tapas, pizzas, burgers, gourmet, bars, discos, movida
Tapas, pizzas, burgers, gourmet, bars, champagnerie, gin, discos, movida
21 locals recommend
Rua da Picaria
Rua da Picaria
21 locals recommend
Tapas, pizzas, burgers, gourmet, bars, champagnerie, gin, discos, movida
Tapas, pizzas, burgers, gourmet, bars, champagnerie, gin, discos, movida
803 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de Paris
803 locals recommend
Tapas, pizzas, burgers, gourmet, bars, champagnerie, gin, discos, movida
restaurant live music
132 locals recommend
Hard Club
132 locals recommend
restaurant live music
live music almost everyday. Braziia
61 locals recommend
RUA Tapas&Music Bar
24 Tv. de Cedofeita
61 locals recommend
live music almost everyday. Braziia