Hi, I’m Gabriela – welcome to Porto Expats
Olá! I’m originally from Slovakia, and I first landed at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport on May 30, 2013 – to visit someone special I’d met during Erasmus. That love story continues to this day… and so does my love for Porto.
I’ve lived here on and off ever since. I got married here and slowly gathered a wealth of knowledge about the city – its food, people, language, traditions and how to truly enjoy life here.
Expat or local? A bit (or rather a lot) of both
People often ask me how I feel, and the answer is: both. That’s exactly why I created this space – to connect expats with locals, and help both communities learn from, respect and support one another.
What you’ll find here
The Porto Weekly GuideFree events, local tips and what’s on in the city, every week.
A Portuguese word a dayLearn the language one useful word at a time.
Food, cafés & restaurantsWhere locals actually eat and drink – no tourist traps.
A real communityExpats and locals sharing tips on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.This page is for everyone
- Living in Porto as an expat or a local
- Planning to move here
- Visiting for a few days
- Or just dreaming about coming one day…
Start exploring
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Run a local business, event or project in Porto? I’d love to hear from you. See Partnerships, get featured in the community, or write to gabriela@portoexpats.pt.
You’re welcome here. Bem-vindo! 