Colors of Porto - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
A truly irresistible passion for various holidays and mass celebrations is one of the main national characteristics of local residents. Colorful carnivals, costume balls and parades occur here because of various reasons. Local residents don’t forget to honor numerous patrons of the city and its saints, so here are often organized fairs and pilgrimages to holy sites. As a rule, all festive activities are accompanied by dancing, musical performances, and fireworks. Of course, on these days local cafes become popular places as they offer widest choice of delicacies and special holiday menus.
Porto is full of places perfect for a romantic break away. Many couples prefer to stay at the high class Pestana Porto Hotel & World Heritage Site. This hotel is open in an incredibly … Open
The pedestrian Santa Catarina Street is located in the heart of Porto. On this street, travelers will find charming small shops scattered among lovely cafes and restaurants. Local shops … Open
Portuguese people like to eat deliciously and treat their guests heartily. In the city of Porto at the gastronomic festival, Ao Gosto do Porto or August in Porto, treats the tourists and residents with an abundance of dishes and amazing hospitality. If you happened to arrive at Porto in early August - consider yourself the luckiest person in the world! This event lasts for three weeks and is divided in three decades. The first decade is devoted to one of the Portuguese traditional dishes, the second - to seafood and variety of cooking methods prevailed on it. The third decade is no less shock - it is dedicated the national meat cuisine. The festival takes place in St. Lazarus Gardens, which is a popular city park here. Note that it's better to visit this event with an empty stomach. Moreover, here you will also find the cocktail bar where you can try delicious alcoholic cocktails and, of course, the Porto wine.
Discovering the architecture of Porto from bird's eye view! Clerigos Church, Dom Luis I Bridge, Igreja da Trindade, Mercado Ferreira Borges, House of Music, all those monuments are defining the image of Porto … Open
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Porto
♥ Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Porto, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Igreja da Misericordia, Penafiel, 28.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de Santa Maria, Braga, 47.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de São Domingos, Aveiro, 56.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de Santa Maria Maior, Viana do Castelo, 62.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Porto, 0.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Igreja da Misericordia, Penafiel, 28.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de Santa Maria, Braga, 47.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de São Domingos, Aveiro, 56.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Sé Catedral de Santa Maria Maior, Viana do Castelo, 62.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Porto
♥ Castle 'Castle of Santa Maria da Feira' , 26.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Guimarães' , 42.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dona Chica Castle' , 51.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Santa Maria da Feira' , 26.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Castle of Guimarães' , 42.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Dona Chica Castle' , 51.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Porto and around
Soaring Umbrellas Street
From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
Check on the map: Distance from Porto center - 65.5 km.
Amazing outdoor installation can be seen in the Portuguese town of Agueda. Every year, for a few weeks, the central streets of the city are decorated with a special art installation. Colorful umbrellas are its main component. The most colorful and unique items are used to decorate the street. Parasols are opened and hung using specially strung ropes. In a sunny day, bright umbrellas make quirky colorful glare showing on the street and buildings. This decoration also creates a pleasant shade on the street, which is difficult to overestimate in a hot summer day. …
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Stone House
From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
Check on the map: Distance from Porto center - 49.9 km.
The hikers can see the unique stone house in Portugal. In contrast to millions of other houses, it was not built 'out', but 'in' the stone. The house is located in the picturesque mountain area, not far from Fafe city and was still built in 1974. The huge stone has excited the attention of the resourceful construction workers more than forty years ago. They decided to save the money for the building materials chiseling out the rooms in the stone. The realization of the original project has required a lot of time and energy. …
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Porto. Learn the best periods to visit Porto to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Porto.