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Porto Blues Fest 2017

Porto Blues Fest 2017

Porto Blues Fest took place at the Palácio de Cristal gardens on the weekend of 26 and 27 May 2017. We’re all wanting impatiently for next year’s edition!

Categories Events & Venues Tags Blues, Festival, Music

Baixa Bar

Baixa Bar, Porto

Classy is the first word that will come to your mind when you walk through the doors of Baixa Bar, in downtown Porto. The second is “UAU!”

Categories Bars, Clubs, Nightlife Tags Classy, Downtown, Drinks, Esplanade, Trendy

Hellenikon

Delicious Greek Restaurant Porto - Hellenikon

The first greek restaurant in Porto. This is where you want to go for delicious Greek food and Porto-like service. Totally recommended!

Categories Restaurants Tags Delicious, Friendly, Greek, Pricey, Traditional

Vandoma Flea Market

Flea Street Market Porto Vandoma

Vandoma flea street market is a must-see in Porto where you can find everything. Make sure your stay in the city includes a Saturday!

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Budget, Hidden Gem, Historical, Picturesque, Street Market

Mercearia das Flores

Gourmet Grocery Porto Mercearia Flores

Mercearia das Flores is a up-to-date grocery, filled with your favorite and artisans products, ranging from Portuguese and organic foods.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Artisan, Gourmet, Grocery, Historical, Picturesque, Regional, Traditional

Casa dos Forros

Haberdashery Porto Casa Forros

For 50 years this shop has been selling all the colourful things related to sewing, knitting and clothing embellishments.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Craftwork, Design, Haberdashery, Sewing, Traditional

Pergola da Foz

Foz Pergola, Porto

The Pergola of Foz is one of the iconic images of Porto. It’s a large path by the sea where you can go for bicycle ride or simply a romantic walk.

Categories Streets & Corners Tags Beach, Foz, Promenade, Romantic, Seaside

Almada Street

Trendy Street Porto Almada Street

Almada street, in downtown Porto, has been known for its hardware stores. Nowadays is a center of art galleries and vintage shops.

Categories Streets & Corners Tags Alternative, Art, Downtown, Trendy, Vintage

Xícara Tea House

Tea House Porto Xícara

Located in downtown Foz in Porto, Xícara Casa de Chá, this cosy tea house take you back in time while you slip a nice cup of tea.

Categories Tea Houses Tags Family, Foz, Friendly, Tea house, Traditional

Confeitaria Tavi

Confeitaria Tavi, Porto

Located in Foz, it has two great features: delicious pastries and a very cosy room with an amazing view of the ocean. Sit down, relax and enjoy!

Categories Pastries & Sweets Tags Delicious, Esplanade, Foz, Seafront, Trendy, Views

Café Piolho

Cafe Piolho, Porto

Possibly being the most famous caffe in Porto, it has been the meeting point for students and teachers, locals and foreigners, friends and lovers.

Categories Cafes Tags Ancient, Cafe, Downtown, Esplanade, Heritage, Landmark

Padaria Santo António

Padaria Santo António, Porto

This bakery is a family business located a bit off downtown Porto but quite worth the detour. They have the most scrumptious cookies and “bolas de Berlim” in town.

Categories Pastries & Sweets Tags Bakery, Delicious, Friendly, Gourmet, Traditional

Casa Oriental

Casa Oriental, Porto

This grocery is located right next to Clérigos Tower. They sell fresh produce, Portuguese wines and codfish. Yes, we’re talking about codfish hanging on the walls.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Artisan, Delicatessen, Downtown, Hidden Gem, Wine

República dos Cachorros

República dos Cachorros, Porto

Great hotdogs in Porto! The spicy sausage makes it hot, the melted cheese gives it a sticky look and the crispy bread cut in small pieces makes you go “Hmmmm”!

Categories Restaurants Tags Bifanas, Cafe, Downtown, Hotdog, Local Tavern

Carmo&Carmelitas’ Churches

carmo church porto

These churches look like the biggest church in the city. In fact, they are two churches separated by a very narrow house.

Categories Museums & Heritage Tags Carmelite, Church, Downtown, Historic, Landmark

Pherrugem Bar

Pherrugem Bar, Porto

This is the right bar for you if you’re into rock, indie or alternative sounds! The walls are granite and you’ll find this bar is kind of a melting pot!

Categories Bars, Nightlife Tags Alternative, Downtown, Indie, Late Hours, Music, Rock

A Pérola do Bolhão

A Pérola do Bolhão, Porto

This traditional grocery store in offers a wide variety of quality products: from mountain cheese to dried fruits, from good wine to delicatessen and cookies.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Artisan, Delicatessen, Downtown, Friendly, Traditional

Gazela Snack-Bar

Gazela Snack-bar, Porto

These are the most famous hotdogs in town. Thin bread, sausage and cheese make them absolutely delicious. That and a cold beer!

Categories Restaurants Tags Budget, Delicious, Friendly, Hidden Gem, Hotdogs, Local Tavern

Casa de Ló

Casa de Ló, Porto

This cafe/bar in Cedofeita is the perfect mix between something old and something new. There’s a terrace on the back open all year round!

Categories Bars, Cafes, Eat & Drink, Nightlife Tags Bar, Cafe, Garden, Trendy, Wine

Paraíso do Livro

Paraíso dos Livros, Porto

This second hand bookstore, in downtown Porto, is specialized in History, Art, Science-Fiction, Literature, Comic books and rare Collectibles.

Categories Shopping & Markets Tags Books, Collectibles, Rarities, Second Hand
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