Entertainment & Activities
In english is called House of Music. It is a major concert hall space designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. every month has got a variety of events.
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Casa da Música
In english is called House of Music. It is a major concert hall space designed by the dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. every month has got a variety of events.
Famous roundabout in Porto known for it´s monument in the middle. Has also got a few green spots around the monument and it is set of some seasonal entertainment.
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Rotunda da Boavista
Famous roundabout in Porto known for it´s monument in the middle. Has also got a few green spots around the monument and it is set of some seasonal entertainment.
Essentials
Great Self-service Laundrette. Clean and within a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and it is open until 10pm. Highly recommended to dry your clothes!
Lavandaria Gira - Self-service
2296 Rua da ConstituiçãoGreat Self-service Laundrette. Clean and within a reasonable price. The staff is very friendly and it is open until 10pm. Highly recommended to dry your clothes!
Spanish Chain of Supermarkets, but with good products, specially cheeses, fish and bakery products. The chocolates are cheaper here (even the famous brands)! Open until 10pm.
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Froiz
61 R. do Bom SucessoSpanish Chain of Supermarkets, but with good products, specially cheeses, fish and bakery products. The chocolates are cheaper here (even the famous brands)! Open until 10pm.
Organic Food Store with a variety of organic products. Vegetables, Bakery, Meat, dairy products, etc. The prices are expensive, but the products are good.
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IdealBio
352 R. de 5 de OutubroOrganic Food Store with a variety of organic products. Vegetables, Bakery, Meat, dairy products, etc. The prices are expensive, but the products are good.
Famous chain of Portuguese Supermarkets. Good presentation and prices.
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Pingo Doce
1349 Av. da BoavistaFamous chain of Portuguese Supermarkets. Good presentation and prices.
Famous German Supermarket Chain. Has got great products with good prices! Close to the apartment and it is open until 9:30pm.
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Lidl
392 R. Orfeão do PortoFamous German Supermarket Chain. Has got great products with good prices! Close to the apartment and it is open until 9:30pm.
Farmacia Costa Lima
855 Avenida da BoavistaThere are plenty of pharmacies around the apartment, but this is the closest.
Closest hospital to the apartment. It is a private hospital, but could be useful for small issues. In case of emergency always call 112 and the ambulance will take you to the main public hospital.
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Hospital Lusíadas Porto
171 Av. da BoavistaClosest hospital to the apartment. It is a private hospital, but could be useful for small issues. In case of emergency always call 112 and the ambulance will take you to the main public hospital.
This pharmacy is a bit further from the apartment but it is open 24/7
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Farmácia Barreiros
12 Rua de Serpa PintoThis pharmacy is a bit further from the apartment but it is open 24/7
Food Scene
Vegetarian Restaurant with a small selection of plates at every meal. Food is okay and the restaurant has a nice backyard with tables.
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Capa Verde-restaurante (cedofeita)
465 R. de Nossa Sra. de FátimaVegetarian Restaurant with a small selection of plates at every meal. Food is okay and the restaurant has a nice backyard with tables.
Typical Portuguese roasted chicken is made in the "churrasqueiras". They offer other variety of grills.
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Churrasqueira Rotunda da Boavista
153 Praça de Mouzinho de AlbuquerqueTypical Portuguese roasted chicken is made in the "churrasqueiras". They offer other variety of grills.
Highly recommended. Oriental deco style and a beautiful backyard to drink a cup of tea with a slice of homemade cake or cookie. Huge selection of teas and it has got it´s own tea shop. Love it!
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Rota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel Bombarda Highly recommended. Oriental deco style and a beautiful backyard to drink a cup of tea with a slice of homemade cake or cookie. Huge selection of teas and it has got it´s own tea shop. Love it!
Wonderful and tasty buffet with a big selection of vegetarian dishes.
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daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraWonderful and tasty buffet with a big selection of vegetarian dishes.
Old fish and vegetables market refurbished and converted into a gourmet food hall. You can find delicatessen from different parts of Portugal, sweets and sour dishes and wines. A good spot if you want to do a small gastronomical tour of Portugal
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Imarike yeBom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoOld fish and vegetables market refurbished and converted into a gourmet food hall. You can find delicatessen from different parts of Portugal, sweets and sour dishes and wines. A good spot if you want to do a small gastronomical tour of Portugal
Hmmm delicious bakery. Try the cookies! And everything else!
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Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesHmmm delicious bakery. Try the cookies! And everything else!
Good place to try the typical dish "francesinha" while looking at a beautiful view of the ocean
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Cufra Grill
395 Via do Castelo do QueijoGood place to try the typical dish "francesinha" while looking at a beautiful view of the ocean
Best street to find a good restaurant to eat fresh fish. Prices vary according to the restaurant.
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Rua Heróis de França
Rua Heróis de FrançaBest street to find a good restaurant to eat fresh fish. Prices vary according to the restaurant.
Same vegetarian restaurant that you find downtown, but you can also find it in Matosinhos. Really nice place! Great food!
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daTerra Matosinhos
71 R. Dr. Afonso CordeiroSame vegetarian restaurant that you find downtown, but you can also find it in Matosinhos. Really nice place! Great food!
Adega Do Carregal
102 Tv. do CarregalTypical Portuguese food on a cheap price.
A Tasquinha
23 R. do CarmoTypical Portuguese food on a good price.
Shopping
The closest shopping centre to the apartment, with a variety of stores (clothing, books, shoes, etc), restaurants and coffee shops. You can also find a health club inside. You can find the supermarket "Froiz" inside and it is open until 10pm.
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Shopping Cidade do Porto
350 R. de Gonçalo SampaioThe closest shopping centre to the apartment, with a variety of stores (clothing, books, shoes, etc), restaurants and coffee shops. You can also find a health club inside. You can find the supermarket "Froiz" inside and it is open until 10pm.
Great street to go shopping. Is full of life, department stores, people and characteristic buildings and streets around.
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Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaGreat street to go shopping. Is full of life, department stores, people and characteristic buildings and streets around.
Street with several stores. It is a nice place to walk and watch.
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Cedofeita
Street with several stores. It is a nice place to walk and watch.
Beautiful Street! Highly recommended not only for its shops, little cafés and gourmet stores, but just for the street itself (the buildings, the surrounding...).
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Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresBeautiful Street! Highly recommended not only for its shops, little cafés and gourmet stores, but just for the street itself (the buildings, the surrounding...).
Sightseeing
Beautiful Gardens and View! Has got a playing park for the kids! Highly recommended!
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Izityalo zasePalace yeKristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIBeautiful Gardens and View! Has got a playing park for the kids! Highly recommended!
You cannot miss this spot. It gives the best view of Porto and Gaia and the Douro river.
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Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IYou cannot miss this spot. It gives the best view of Porto and Gaia and the Douro river.
Ribeira station
Great place to walk, explore and get lost.
Just a nice area to go for a walk by the river.
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Isityalo sase-Passeio Alegre
828 R. do Passeio AlegreJust a nice area to go for a walk by the river.
Nice to walk or cycle along the river towards the ocean.
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Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaNice to walk or cycle along the river towards the ocean.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens and museum! Highly recommended!
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Iziko lezobuciko zaseNtshona (I-Serralves Foundation)
210 R. Dom João de CastroBeautiful gardens and museum! Highly recommended!
Great place to go for a walk or run in nature. You cross the park and walk towards the beach, so you end up passing through the trees, birds, lakes, sand, beach and ocean.
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Iparke yasePorto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoGreat place to go for a walk or run in nature. You cross the park and walk towards the beach, so you end up passing through the trees, birds, lakes, sand, beach and ocean.
Drinks & Nightlife
An interesting bar with lots of different and old decorative items on the wall. It is cosy and nice to see the decoration. The music is not so loud so you can easy chat and hang out with friends
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Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesAn interesting bar with lots of different and old decorative items on the wall. It is cosy and nice to see the decoration. The music is not so loud so you can easy chat and hang out with friends
One of the main streets to go out at night in Porto. Has got a selection of bars and discos. I recommend "3C". It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s.
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Rua Cândido dos Reis
Rua de Cândido dos ReisOne of the main streets to go out at night in Porto. Has got a selection of bars and discos. I recommend "3C". It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s.
I recommend "3C". Had a lot of fun here! It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s and during the day is a restaurant.
Clube 3C
18 R. de Cândido dos ReisI recommend "3C". Had a lot of fun here! It has got some nice music from the 80´s and 90´s and during the day is a restaurant.