Guidebook for Porto
Parks & Nature
The most amazing views of the River Douro surrounded by exquisite gardens
1180 locals recommend
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe most amazing views of the River Douro surrounded by exquisite gardens
A calm and family friendly park where the river meets the sea.
8 locals recommend
Passeio Alegre station
A calm and family friendly park where the river meets the sea.
Serralves Park
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe most impressive gardens in Porto.
Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de MatosThe best beach in Porto, great to surf as well
Sightseeing
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IPorto's landmark Bridge!
Clérigos Church + Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe iconic Tower in the heart of Porto
This is the train station that has an amazing mural made of the typical Portuguese azulejo's!
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettThis is the train station that has an amazing mural made of the typical Portuguese azulejo's!
Famous Church bathed in Portuguese Azulejo. An impressive view!
58 locals recommend
Igreja dos Carmelitas
1 R. do CarmoFamous Church bathed in Portuguese Azulejo. An impressive view!
The iconic neighbourhood where you can feel the essence of the people from Porto. You can sit down and relax in one of the many cafe/bars, listen to live music, while watching over the River Douro, with a drink
453 locals recommend
Ribeira
The iconic neighbourhood where you can feel the essence of the people from Porto. You can sit down and relax in one of the many cafe/bars, listen to live music, while watching over the River Douro, with a drink
Stunning views of where the River Douro meets the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a jacket as it most probably windy.
Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo
494 R. do Passeio AlegreStunning views of where the River Douro meets the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a jacket as it most probably windy.
Food Scene
This coffee shop offers light meals, vegan or vegetarian. It also has a small shop where you can buy organic and sustainable everyday essentials.
27 locals recommend
Quintal Bioshop
177 Rua do RosárioThis coffee shop offers light meals, vegan or vegetarian. It also has a small shop where you can buy organic and sustainable everyday essentials.
Here you will find a complete deliciously made meal that's budget friendly. They have great desserts too!
14 locals recommend
Rosa Pimenta
285 Rua do RosárioHere you will find a complete deliciously made meal that's budget friendly. They have great desserts too!
Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails Bar
86 Praça de Carlos AlbertoFamous for its Sunday Brunches
Época Porto
22 Rua do Rosário A very stylish and fresh café serving light lunches and Brunch
This is where you come to eat fresh fish and sea food. Any restaurant in this street will meet your expectations. Some are a bit pricey than others but the food is excellent!
14 locals recommend
Restaurante O Xarroco
507 R. Heróis de FrançaThis is where you come to eat fresh fish and sea food. Any restaurant in this street will meet your expectations. Some are a bit pricey than others but the food is excellent!
Serving mainly but not only a Taiwanese Burger , this is a very tasty option for a quick dinner or snack.
10 locals recommend
Bao's Taiwanese Burger
263 R. de CedofeitaServing mainly but not only a Taiwanese Burger , this is a very tasty option for a quick dinner or snack.
The most famous hamburgers in Porto, very budget friendly. Get there early to find a table!
83 locals recommend
Munchie
177 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreThe most famous hamburgers in Porto, very budget friendly. Get there early to find a table!
O Diplomata
32 R. de José FalcãoServing light meals and brunches. Good value for money.
Lovely selection of quick meals. The place is so cosy a must go for sure!
57 locals recommend
Brick Clérigos
103 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaLovely selection of quick meals. The place is so cosy a must go for sure!
O Consulado
382 R. de CedofeitaGreat food and Service
Casa da Mariquinhas
25 R. de São SebastiãoGreat food and Fado music
daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraBest Vegetarian in Town!
Essentials
IdealBio
352 R. de 5 de OutubroA great supermarkt for organic, bulk and healthy options
Minipreço
504 R. do Marquês de Sá da BandeiraA small supermarket for all your needs
Pingo Doce Cedofeita
435 R. de CedofeitaA budget friendly supermarket, has some takeaways too!
Arts & Culture
The best Museum in Porto, a must see when in town. Don't forget to take a walk in its breath taking gardens.
326 locals recommend
Serralves Park
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe best Museum in Porto, a must see when in town. Don't forget to take a walk in its breath taking gardens.
The street is filled with Art galleries and concept stores. Once a month there are simultaneous inaugurations in all the art galleries
318 locals recommend
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaThe street is filled with Art galleries and concept stores. Once a month there are simultaneous inaugurations in all the art galleries
Buitl in the late 18th century, it has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
533 locals recommend
National Museum Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIBuitl in the late 18th century, it has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
Getting Around
Lapa
Closest metro station to the apartment, getting you around Porto in 10 minutes!
Entertainment & Activities
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35 locals recommend
Teatro Carlos Alberto
43 R. Das OliveirasCheck their website for current listings
http://www.tnsj.pt/home/programacao/