There are, mainly thanks to its northern location, many green areas and parks in Porto. So all nature lowers, dog and baby walkers, runners, book readers, or just simple chill people and life-enjoyers will find their paradise. Below, I have gathered the most beautiful parks, but there are definitely much more green places and gardens …
Moving to Portugal as an expat can be an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its fair share of linguistic challenges. Whether you’ve relocated to chase your dream job, to stay with the love of your life, or simply to enjoy the nice weather and stunning landscapes, mastering the language is essential for effective …
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If you travel to or live in Porto, you have certainly heard about the famous “francesinha” dish. In our previous article, we have described the best “francesinha” restaurants in Porto. BUT have you ever thought that this dish can be prepared also in some uncommon ways? Check out our next article to discover different “francesinhas”!
Who does not love famous Pastéis de Nata (although originally coming from Lisbon). Portuguese pastries however include much more varieties of sweets than “just” pastéis. Below, I have collected the best pastry shops (or in Portuguese “confeitarias”) in Porto, some of them traditional, the others more modern. Feel free to comment with your suggestions. To …
Although having a brunch is not definitely a typical Portuguese tradition, there are several great brunch places in Porto worth your visit. Below I have collected my favorites ordered based on Google reviews score.
Francesinha is one of the symbols of Porto. You might be surprised that the typical food from Porto is no fish or seafood, but rather this “extravagant” snack food. It was firstly created by Daniel David de Silva who, upon returning to Portugal from France, tried to adapt the French croque-monsieur to Portuguese tastes. The …
Yes, many of us love Porto also for the number of sunny days. BUT it also rains sometimes! 🙂 Statistically, the most rainy months are February, October and December. Here I have gathered some suggestions on what to do when raining. Enjoy and comment with any other ideas.
Everyone talks about francesinha, fish and seafood while in Porto, but bread (in Portuguese “pão”) is equally, if not more important in the history of Portuguese cuisine. I personally love Portuguese bread, because for some reasons it tastes much better than bread from Central Europe where I come from. After some research, I have collected …
Below I have collected some funny mistakes not only foreigners do while trying to speak Portuguese. Let me know in comments what were your mistakes 🙂 Have fun! This was probably my funniest mistake I have experienced so far. While I was in one of my favorite restaurants ordering one of my favorite meals, I …
Are you visiting Porto for a couple of days and would love to experience the famous “Camino de Santiago” leading to Spanish Santiago de Compostela from all around Europe? Then read further! We picked one of the best and most beautiful routes and you can do it in one day! Basic information about the route: …
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