Guidebook for Porto
Arts & Culture
Great architecture, one of the most charismatic buildings in Porto!
Agenda is available here: http://www.casadamusica.com/en/agenda#tab=lista
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
Great architecture, one of the most charismatic buildings in Porto!
Agenda is available here: http://www.casadamusica.com/en/agenda#tab=lista
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasOne of the most gourgeous book stores in the world
If you're a football fan and fancy see a game or FC Porto stadium and museum
280 locals recommend
Estadio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do PortoIf you're a football fan and fancy see a game or FC Porto stadium and museum
Contemporary Art Museum, an amazing and huge Park (gardens) and a Villa, each one an example of contemporary architecture, Modernism, and Art Deco architecture. Restaurant available at the facilities
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroContemporary Art Museum, an amazing and huge Park (gardens) and a Villa, each one an example of contemporary architecture, Modernism, and Art Deco architecture. Restaurant available at the facilities
Food Scene
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosAmazing yummy pork sandwiches
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesBest pastry in town, lots to choose from
Praça Ribeira
Praça RibeiraExcellent river views, great place to grab a beer
Rota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel BombardaSurprising Tea house with a relaxed mood and very nice garden
Kyodai
282 R. de Gonçalo SampaioGreat sushi in a cozy/romantic mood
Restaurante Essência
1190 R. de Pedro HispanoVegetarian (but not only) great restaurant!
Great Focaccias for lunch, amazing meat at dinner!
Booking is advisable: http://www.reitoria.pt/
R. de Sá de Noronha 33
33 Rua de Sá de NoronhaGreat Focaccias for lunch, amazing meat at dinner!
Booking is advisable: http://www.reitoria.pt/
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaOne of the most luxurious and antique Porto cafes
Michelin star restaurant with an amazing view over Porto; also great for just a coffee or a drink
47 locals recommend
The Yeatman Hotel
Rua do ChoupeloMichelin star restaurant with an amazing view over Porto; also great for just a coffee or a drink
Great restaurant with a bit of everything - please talk to the server as there are 3 different areas that serve different food
R. das Carmelitas 130
130 Rua das CarmelitasGreat restaurant with a bit of everything - please talk to the server as there are 3 different areas that serve different food
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroAmazing views, right on top of the river, good pizzas and great price!
Sightseeing
Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosCity hall and downtown main avenue
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaAmazing view over Porto. Area with plenty of cafes and restaurants.
Solar do Vinho do Porto
Good views over to River in a relaxed port-wine house
The most prominent Gothic monument in Porto, being also noted for its outstanding Baroque inner decoration
433 locals recommend
Monument Church Of St Francis
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueThe most prominent Gothic monument in Porto, being also noted for its outstanding Baroque inner decoration
Parks & Nature
Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de MatosClosest beach to the apartment
Miramar Beach
Beautiful beach!
Everything Else
City park, really nice walk in the nature, ending in the ocean
1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoCity park, really nice walk in the nature, ending in the ocean
Farmácia Barreiros
12 Rua de Serpa PintoPharmacy
Lapa Church
1 Largo da LapaBeautiful church from the XVIII century
Historical building in Porto. The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association in Neoclassical style.
333 locals recommend
Stock Exchange Palace
Rua de Ferreira BorgesHistorical building in Porto. The palace was built in the 19th century by the city's Commercial Association in Neoclassical style.
Take the chance to have a coffee or a tea in one of the most gorgeous buildings in Porto, right by the river
6 locals recommend
Pestana Palácio do Freixo
108 Estrada NacionalTake the chance to have a coffee or a tea in one of the most gorgeous buildings in Porto, right by the river
Drinks & Nightlife
Busy area at night, lots of different bars to choose from
803 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisBusy area at night, lots of different bars to choose from
Port wine cellar with the chance to hear "Fado", a traditional portuguese music
180 locals recommend
Porto Calem
344 Av. de Diogo LeitePort wine cellar with the chance to hear "Fado", a traditional portuguese music
Pub Bonaparte Foz
130 Av. do BrasilGreat english pub
Shopping
Bolhão
Old traditional food market