The popular street with the pretty houses facing the river.
Cais da Ribeira
The fanciest McDonald's you'll ever find. Fun fact: it used to be a cafe before the business went bust and McDonald's bought the building. It makes me rather sad.
McDonald's - Imperial
There are two cathedrals. On the left is the nun's chapel (free entry), on the right is the monk chapel (paid entry).
Carmo and Carmelitas Church
I had Bacalhau à Brás there - delicious!
Taberna d'Avó
A circus-themed shop selling sardines and other canned fish.
O Mundo Fantástico das Sardinhas Portuguesas
A beautiful bookshop with a red spiral staircase. One of J.K. Rowling's inspirations for the ‘Harry Potter’ series. The books are published in English as well as Portugeuse. You need to book a time slot way in advance. And you can subtract the ticket...
Livraria Lello
A 1m wide apartment squeezed between the the Carmo and Carmelita churches. It's considered too intimate for the houses of monks and nuns to be touching which was why the apartment was built. It's the inspiration for Sirius Black's house in the HP boo...
Casa Escondida
A bell tower with a lovely view of Porto. There is also a lovely light show by Spiritus inside the church every evening for half an hour.
Torre dos Clérigos
A cafe with yummy sweet treats
Muralhas Olival
The best pastel de natas in Porto. There are numerous shops in the city.
Fábrica da Nata
This has a variety of choices to eat. I went there once and had pork ribs and rice, which was delicious.
Time Out Market Porto
The bridge between Porto and the city Gaia.
Luís I Bridge
The World of Wine. It has a range of cultural museums, from the production of cork to chocolate.
WOW Porto - The Cultural District
This is the place to get rissóis, a deep-fried patty filled with meat, seafood or veggies. They're super cheap too.
Oficina Dos Rissóis
Beautiful landscaped garden with views of the River Douro. It has roaming chickens.
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
A beautiful restaurant with 600 year old walls. You get to watch live fado, which runs till past midnight.
Mal Cozinhado
The beautiful Porto cathedral
Porto Cathedral
One of the most beautiful churches in Porto. Nearly everything is painted with gold leaf.
Igreja de Santa Clara
The perfect cafe. It's bright, warm and comfortable with yummy food.
STORY | brunch & cocktails
An old store that sells beautifully packaged soaps and perfumes. Keep in mind, buying in bulk is very expensive.
Claus Porto
The coastal district of Porto with a beautiful promenade and beach. You like beach holidays - this is the spot.
Foz do Douro
An Italian restaurant not too far from the coastline. Their pizzas are banging. It's ideal for families.
Bellucci Foz
Braga
A local guide to the National park and nearby villages is a must-do. I recommend Detours.
Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês
A tranquil little village to hike through. The tour guide mentioned there’s a wolf festival held there every June.
Fafião the Village of Lobos
Hands down one of the best meals I ever had in my life. Organic, fresh food, all cooked by one woman. Just magical. The place is also an accommodation.
