Each week, I’ll bring you a few things worth doing, a useful expat tip, someone from the community to meet and a Portuguese word – all without having to search yourself.
01 – WHAT’S ON
✨ Serralves em Luz
📍09 Jul – 08 Nov • Serralves Park
Experience the gardens of Serralves in a completely different way during Serralves em Luz, a nighttime light festival featuring immersive installations, artistic projections, and illuminated walking trails.
🎸 Placebo – 30th Anniversary Tour
📍Monday, 28 Sep • 20:00 • Super Bock Arena
The iconic alternative rock band celebrates 30 years with a concert at Super Bock Arena. A good pick for expats who grew up with 90s and 2000s rock.
🎷 Mario Biondi
📍Wednesday, 30 Sep • 21:00 • Casa da Música
The Italian soul and jazz singer brings his distinctive voice to Casa da Música. Perfect for a relaxed mid-week evening.
🕺 Remember 90vs00
📍Friday, 02 Oct • 23:59 • Hard Club
Remember is back in Porto with a whole night dedicated to the sounds that defined generations. From pop to R&B, and hip hop, the biggest hits of the 90s and 2000s will take over the dance floor.
🎨 Great Artists on Campus: João Penalva – free
📍Friday, 02 Oct • 15:00 • Batalha Cinema
A cultural event for those interested in contemporary art and cinema, taking place at Batalha Centro de Cinema.
🚗 autoClássico
📍02 Oct – 05 Oct • Exponor
Head to Exponor for autoClássico, a popular event celebrating classic cars and motorcycles with exhibitions, dealers, collectors, and vintage automotive accessories. Expect everything from iconic sports cars to nostalgic family vehicles that have shaped generations of motoring.
02 – TIP OF THE WEEK
Walk a Section of the Camino de Santiago
Curious about the famous Camino de Santiago but not ready for the full journey? Walk a single stage from Porto and experience the unique atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and sense of accomplishment that have attracted pilgrims for centuries.
03 – MEET THE COMMUNITY
Khaoula Hammami
Khaoula is originally from Tunisia 🇹🇳 and has been living in Porto for almost two years. I asked her a few questions to help us get to know her better:
What brought you here? I moved here for love ❤️.
How can you help others? I’m an English teacher and I also teach conversational Arabic, so I love helping people connect through languages and cultures. You can find me on Instagram here.
Your Porto favourite? One of my favourite places in Porto is Foz – I never get tired of walking by the Atlantic and enjoying the views 🌊.
Your best expat tip? To give yourself time to settle in. Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming at first, so don’t put pressure on yourself to feel at home immediately. Get out, explore, meet people and slowly build your own community.
What do you wish you knew before coming to Porto? How much patience you need for to learn the language ! 😅 But I also wish I had known how much there is to discover beyond the usual tourist spots – Porto and its surroundings have so many beautiful places and experiences.
04 – TRY THIS
Portuguese Fast Food
When people think of fast food, they usually think of burgers and fries. In Porto, however, locals often grab a bifana, prego, or another tasty local “fast food.” It’s quick, delicious, and a great way to eat like a local.
👉 Discover where to eat local fast food in Porto
05 – PORTUGUESE WORD
🇵🇹 cachorrinho
🇬🇧 Porto-style hot dog
Fun fact: Cachorrinho literally means “little dog,” but in Porto it’s also a beloved local sandwich. 🐶🌭
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