See & Do Archives • Local Porto

Porto Blues Fest

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!

Hard Club

Hard Club is a cultural hub in Porto, a few steps away from Ribeira. Concerts, films, exhibitions, literary meetings, you name it. All in a beautiful building dating back to 1885!

Palace of the Viscounts of Balsemão

The palace a sober building from the 18th century passed, by marriage, to the Viscounts of Balsemão. The city’s coin collection is one of the best and largest in the country.

Book-scouts of Porto

A stroll around the streets of the old Porto town can reveal a whole new world of old books, from the just old to some true rarities!

Casa Tait

Casa Tait is a 19th century mansion in Porto. Visit the gardens for one of the most spectacular views of the city and the Douro river.

António de Almeida Foundation

Located in the area of Boavista, António de Almeida Foundation is a cultural private institution dedicated to the arts, education and the preservation of the legacy and memory of its founder.

Ribeira and Porto River Bank

Listed as Unesco’s World Heritage, Ribeira is the most famous place in Porto. Enjoy the river, the labyrinthine narrow streets and the picturesque houses.

António Cupertino de Miranda Foundation

Paper Money Museum Porto António Cupertino Miranda Foundation

This Foundation presents a Paper Money Museum, with one of the most complete and interesting collections in the whole world!

Victorian Museum Quinta da Macieirinha

Victorian Museum Porto Quinta Macieirinha

A Victorian museum where it feels like you’re entering a time capsule. Enjoy the mansion and its gardens with an amazing view of Porto.

Lello & Irmão Bookstore

Beautiful Bookstore World Porto Lello Irmão

Rumor has it that J.K.Rolling got inspired to write Harry Potter’s adventures in this beautiful bookstore. Plus, Lonely Planet ranked it 3rd in the most beautiful bookstores in the world!

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!

Miragaia

Miragaia is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Porto filled with colorful houses on an ancient beach that served as a medieval shipyard.

Porto com Arte

Porto with Art lives up to its name and its three floors take you on a journey through the most typical products from the XX century to new talents.

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.

BB Gourmet

BB Gourmet it is all about concept dinning. Well, three concepts and therefore three different spaces in Porto, each one with his best features.

Aliados Avenue

Aliados avenue is a good place for a monumental and relaxing promenade in Porto. On sunny warm days I cannot help to sit outside and enjoy life.

Massarelos and the Romantic Promenades

Massarelos is a place of contrasts in Porto. The river and sea traditions to the industrial buildings of past centuries and to old aristocracy palaces.