In our next article we will show you some words that are phonetically and in meaning surprisingly the same in Portuguese and Slovak (and often in Czech) language, but different in English. Therefore as an expat in Portugal, sometimes it is easier to use the word from your mother tongue than trying to explain it …
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In our next article we will describe some parts of Porto with stairs that are, in our opinion, worth the visit. As Porto is a lot hilly, the stairs are a perfect place to enjoy the stunning views or just soak up the atmosphere of historic center. Further, some stairs we will recommend are “secret” …
As an expat you certainly try to learn some Portuguese. But to get even closer to the native Portuguese, it is always nice to know also some slang words. In our next article, we will teach you 5 common slang Portuguese words starting with T.
Our next article is dedicated to some interesting facts about Porto that you might not have known.
Everyone knows the most famous bridge in Porto – Ponte Luís I. But did you know there are also other bridges in Porto over the Douro river? Are there 6 or 7 bridges? If you would like to know the answer, read further 🙂
One of the most typical products to buy or taste in Porto is definitely Port wine. For Port wine tasting, tourists normally go to one of the wine cellars located on the other side of the Luís I Bridge – Vila Nova de Gaia. In this article we have, however, chosen best places to taste …
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Thanks to its seaside location, there are many beaches around Porto. Although the North Atlantic water is not that pleasant to bath in, nothing beats the seaside sunset, beach walks on long wooden paths, surfing in the Atlantic Ocean waves or having a coffee/beer in your favorite seaside café. Below we have chosen 5 uncommon …
Yes, Porto is known especially for its world-famous Port wine, but it does not mean there are no beer bars there 🙂 On the contrary, Portuguese enjoy drinking the beer with the friends as an ideal Friday evening activity. Below there are suggestions of our choice of the best beer bars in Porto ordered based …
São João Festival is the biggest festival in a year in Porto taking place during the night from 23 to 24 June each year. The celebrations pay tribute to Saint John the Baptist, although not being the official patron of the city (the patron saint of Porto is Our Lady of Vendôme). Originally, the celebrations …
Porto is full of interesting bars, but in this article we will introduce you 7 non-traditional places where you can grab a beer or wine and enjoy their special atmosphere. For our full selection of the best bars in Porto, check this article. Also refer to our different articles if you search for specific beer …
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