Marta Gomes - Articles and reviews from Porto

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!

Baixa Bar

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!”

Hellenikon

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

Vandoma Flea Market

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!

Mercearia das Flores

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

Casa dos Forros

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

Pergola da Foz

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.

Almada Street

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

Xícara Tea House

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.

Confeitaria Tavi

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!

Café Piolho

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

Padaria Santo António

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.

Casa Oriental

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.

República dos Cachorros

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”!

Carmo&Carmelitas’ Churches

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

Pherrugem Bar

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!

A Pérola do Bolhão

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.