Guidebook for Porto
Entertainment & Activities
In english is called House of Music. It is a major concert hall space designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. every month has got a variety of events.
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íbúar mæla meðCasa da Música
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íbúar mæla meðIn english is called House of Music. It is a major concert hall space designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. every month has got a variety of events.
Famous roundabout in Porto known for it´s monument in the middle. Has also got a few green spots around the monument and it is set of some seasonal entertainment.
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íbúar mæla meðRotunda da Boavista
136 Praça de Mouzinho de Albuquerque12
íbúar mæla meðFamous roundabout in Porto known for it´s monument in the middle. Has also got a few green spots around the monument and it is set of some seasonal entertainment.
Essentials
Great Self-service Laundrette. Clean and within a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and it is open until 10pm. Highly recommended to dry your clothes!
Lavandaria Gira - Self-service
2296 Rua da ConstituiçãoGreat Self-service Laundrette. Clean and within a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and it is open until 10pm. Highly recommended to dry your clothes!
Spanish Chain of Supermarkets, but with good products, specially cheeses, fish and bakery products. The chocolates are cheaper here (even the famous brands)! Open until 10pm.
Froiz
61 Praça Bom SucessoSpanish Chain of Supermarkets, but with good products, specially cheeses, fish and bakery products. The chocolates are cheaper here (even the famous brands)! Open until 10pm.
Organic Food Store with a variety of organic products. Vegetables, Bakery, Meat, dairy products, etc. The prices are expensive, but the products are good.
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íbúar mæla meðIdealBio
352 Rua 5 de Outubro8
íbúar mæla meðOrganic Food Store with a variety of organic products. Vegetables, Bakery, Meat, dairy products, etc. The prices are expensive, but the products are good.
Pingo Doce
1319 Av. da BoavistaFamous chain of Portuguese Supermarkets. Good presentation and prices.
Famous German Supermarket Chain. Has got great products with good prices! Close to the apartment and it is open until 9:30pm.
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íbúar mæla meðLIDL Boavista
127 Rua Monsenhor Fonseca Soares8
íbúar mæla meðFamous German Supermarket Chain. Has got great products with good prices! Close to the apartment and it is open until 9:30pm.
Farmacia Costa Lima
855 Av. da BoavistaThere are plenty of pharmacies around the apartment, but this is the closest.
Closest hospital to the apartment. It is a private hospital, but could be useful for small issues. In case of emergency always call 112 and the ambulance will take you to the main public hospital.
Hospital Lusíadas Porto
171 Av. da BoavistaClosest hospital to the apartment. It is a private hospital, but could be useful for small issues. In case of emergency always call 112 and the ambulance will take you to the main public hospital.
Farmácia Barreiros
12 Rua de Serpa PintoThis pharmacy is a bit further from the apartment but it is open 24/7
Food Scene
Pizzaria Meidin - Turis, Industria Hoteleira, Lda.
352 Av. da FrançaNice pizzaria!
Vegetarian Restaurant with a small selection of plates at every meal. Food is okay and the restaurant has a nice backyard with tables.
Capa Verde-restaurante (cedofeita)
465 R. de Nossa Sra. de FátimaVegetarian Restaurant with a small selection of plates at every meal. Food is okay and the restaurant has a nice backyard with tables.
Typical Portuguese roasted chicken is made in the "churrasqueiras". They offer other variety of grills.
Churrasqueira Rotunda da Boavista
152 Praça de Mousinho de AlbuquerqueTypical Portuguese roasted chicken is made in the "churrasqueiras". They offer other variety of grills.
Highly recommended. Oriental deco style and a beautiful backyard to drink a cup of tea with a slice of homemade cake or cookie. Huge selection of teas and it has got it´s own tea shop. Love it!
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íbúar mæla meðRota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel Bombarda40
íbúar mæla með Highly recommended. Oriental deco style and a beautiful backyard to drink a cup of tea with a slice of homemade cake or cookie. Huge selection of teas and it has got it´s own tea shop. Love it!
daTerra Baixa
249 rue de Mouzinho da Silveira31
íbúar mæla meðWonderful and tasty buffet with a big selection of vegetarian dishes.
Old fish and vegetables market refurbished and converted into a gourmet food hall. You can find delicatessen from different parts of Portugal, sweets and sour dishes and wines. A good spot if you want to do a small gastronomical tour of Portugal
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íbúar mæla meðMercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça Bom Sucesso107
íbúar mæla meðOld fish and vegetables market refurbished and converted into a gourmet food hall. You can find delicatessen from different parts of Portugal, sweets and sour dishes and wines. A good spot if you want to do a small gastronomical tour of Portugal
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça de Guilherme Gomes Fernandes70
íbúar mæla meðHmmm delicious bakery. Try the cookies! And everything else!
Good place to try the typical dish "francesinha" while looking at a beautiful view of the ocean
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íbúar mæla meðCufra Grill
395 Via do Castelo do Queijo7
íbúar mæla meðGood place to try the typical dish "francesinha" while looking at a beautiful view of the ocean
Best street to find a good restaurant to eat fresh fish. Prices vary according to the restaurant.
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íbúar mæla með
Rua Heróis de França
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íbúar mæla meðBest street to find a good restaurant to eat fresh fish. Prices vary according to the restaurant.
Same vegetarian restaurant that you find downtown, but you can also find it in Matosinhos. Really nice place! Great food!
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íbúar mæla meðdaTerra Matosinhos
71 Rua do Doutor Afonso Cordeiro10
íbúar mæla meðSame vegetarian restaurant that you find downtown, but you can also find it in Matosinhos. Really nice place! Great food!
Adega Do Carregal
102 Travessa do Carregal11
íbúar mæla meðTypical Portuguese food on a cheap price.
A Tasquinha
23 R. do Carmo16
íbúar mæla meðTypical Portuguese food on a good price.
Shopping
The closest shopping centre to the apartment, with a variety of stores (clothing, books, shoes, etc), restaurants and coffee shops. You can also find a health club inside. You can find the supermarket "Froiz" inside and it is open until 10pm.
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íbúar mæla meðShopping Cidade do Porto
350 Rua Gonçalo Sampaio18
íbúar mæla meðThe closest shopping centre to the apartment, with a variety of stores (clothing, books, shoes, etc), restaurants and coffee shops. You can also find a health club inside. You can find the supermarket "Froiz" inside and it is open until 10pm.
Great street to go shopping. Is full of life, department stores, people and characteristic buildings and streets around.
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íbúar mæla meðRua de Santa Catarina
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íbúar mæla meðGreat street to go shopping. Is full of life, department stores, people and characteristic buildings and streets around.
Cedofeita
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íbúar mæla meðStreet with several stores. It is a nice place to walk and watch.
Beautiful Street! Highly recommended not only for its shops, little cafés and gourmet stores, but just for the street itself (the buildings, the surrounding...).
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íbúar mæla meðRua das Flores
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íbúar mæla meðBeautiful Street! Highly recommended not only for its shops, little cafés and gourmet stores, but just for the street itself (the buildings, the surrounding...).
Sightseeing
Beautiful Gardens and View! Has got a playing park for the kids! Highly recommended!
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íbúar mæla meðJardins do Palácio de Cristal
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íbúar mæla meðBeautiful Gardens and View! Has got a playing park for the kids! Highly recommended!
You cannot miss this spot. It gives the best view of Porto and Gaia and the Douro river.
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íbúar mæla meðLuís I Bridge
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íbúar mæla meðYou cannot miss this spot. It gives the best view of Porto and Gaia and the Douro river.
Ribeira
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íbúar mæla með Great place to walk, explore and get lost.
Passeio Alegre garden
828 R. do Passeio Alegre41
íbúar mæla meðJust a nice area to go for a walk by the river.
Cais de Gaia
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íbúar mæla meðNice to walk or cycle along the river towards the ocean.
Parks & Nature
Museu Serralves
210 R. Dom João de Castro250
íbúar mæla meðBeautiful gardens and museum! Highly recommended!
Great place to go for a walk or run in nature. You cross the park and walk towards the beach, so you end up passing through the trees, birds, lakes, sand, beach and ocean.
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íbúar mæla meðPorto City Park
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íbúar mæla meðGreat place to go for a walk or run in nature. You cross the park and walk towards the beach, so you end up passing through the trees, birds, lakes, sand, beach and ocean.
Drinks & Nightlife
An interesting bar with lots of different and old decorative items on the wall. It is cosy and nice to see the decoration. The music is not so loud so you can easy chat and hang out with friends
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íbúar mæla meðBonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandes29
íbúar mæla meðAn interesting bar with lots of different and old decorative items on the wall. It is cosy and nice to see the decoration. The music is not so loud so you can easy chat and hang out with friends
One of the main streets to go out at night in Porto. Has got a selection of bars and discos. I recommend "3C". It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s.
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íbúar mæla meðRua Cândido dos Reis
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íbúar mæla meðOne of the main streets to go out at night in Porto. Has got a selection of bars and discos. I recommend "3C". It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s.
I recommend "3C". Had a lot of fun here! It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s and during the day is a restaurant.
Clube 3C
I recommend "3C". Had a lot of fun here! It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s and during the day is a restaurant.