One of the things I love most about Porto is that there is always another side of the city waiting to be discovered. For me, that journey started with a book written by the founder of Eat Porto (Experience Porto by Luís Remisio). What immediately caught my attention was the carefully curated selection of restaurants …
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Porto is full of inspiring cafés where you can open your laptop, enjoy great coffee, and get things done. Whether you’re a remote worker, freelancer, or digital nomad, these spots offer a mix of good Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and the right atmosphere for a productive day. Mangá Café A unique café inspired by Japanese manga …
A few years ago, while wandering around Bonjardim, I remember stopping in front of a strange new red building rising from the neighborhood. Another trendy hotel, I thought. Another sign of Porto losing a bit of its authenticity. But when The Social Hub Porto finally opened its doors in March 2025, it surprised me – …
Matcha is a finely‑ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremony. What makes it special: the whole leaf is consumed, so you get more antioxidants and a unique flavour profile – vibrant green colour, a vegetal or slightly sea‑weedy note, with a smooth umami finish rather than …
They say love goes through the stomach, although I think that falling in love with Porto is easy even while hungry : ) Anyway, Porto has such a rich gastronomy that it would be a pity not discovering and learning this aspect of Portuguese culture. In my previous articles, I have written a lot about …
Everyone coming ever to Portugal certainly knows the most traditional pastries Pastel de nata (in plural Pastéis de nata). Although these egg custard tart pastries, optionally dusted with cinnamon, originate in Lisbon and are sometimes referred to as Pastel de Belém, they can be bought also in Porto in each café, pastry shop or a …
Porto is a great city not only for people, but also for their pets. There are many green places (for our article about the most beautiful parks in Porto refer here), but also pet-friendly restaurants and other places you can visit with your four-legged friend. Below, I have gathered some of the good pet-friendly restaurants …
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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.
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.
In this post I will introduce my favorite cafés in Porto ordered based on Google reviews score. Some of them are typical Portuguese, others rather modern “European”. I hope everyone finds his “cup of tea”, or rather coffee 🙂 Still not enough? Then check our article about best brunch places in Porto, where you can …
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