Mercado do Bolhão

“This owes its planning to the visionary spirit of the Almadas whose restoration work brought a new brightness to the city of Porto in the second half of the 18th Century. The road was extended as far as Alameda da Aguardente, today's Praça Marquês de Pombal. Its imposing façades house some fine examples of the Art Nouveau style. Over 1500 metres long, the Rua de Santa Catarina, part of which has been pedestrianised, is the busiest shopping street in the city centre with clothing stores, haberdashery, shoe shops, the Via Catarina shopping mall and countless street vendors, less or more legal and carts selling handicrafts and jewelry.”

“Lello Bookstore, historic and very famous bookstore that inspired the author of Harry Potter.”

“Art Nouveau alert! Open since 1921, Café Majestic is the most renowned café in town, and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.”

“Magnificent landscaped gardens designed in the 19th century offering fountains, paths & Douro River views. Simply beautiful!”

“Imposing view of the city with a range of 360 degrees. Both the City and Historical Centres stand out. Also possible to see stretches of the Douro River and out into the distance of the sea.”