101 Things to Do in Porto
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101 things to do in Porto Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal. In recent years, it has attracted an increasing number of foreign tourists due to its charm. Many consider Porto to be a destination that only appeals to cultural travelers. While it is true that Porto has a lot of cultural attractions, it also offers a lot of modern and exciting activities. On top of sightseeing, you can visit the nearby beaches, go to a football match, or try the local cuisine at some of the city’s best restaurants. There are many things to do in Porto, and we have made a full list to inspire you. Classic attractions: • Livraria Lello • Cais da Ribeira • Douro River • Ponte de Dom Luís I • Ponte de Arrábida • Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars • São Bento Station • Café Imperial (now McD on Aliados) • Bolsa Palace Churches: • Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) • Clérigos Church Property of scopetrip.com • Church of St. Francis (São Francisco) • Church of Santa Clara • Carmelitas Church • Carmo Church • Santo Ildefonso • Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar (Monastery) • Serra do Pilar (Monastery) • Lapa Church • Misericórdia Church Museums: • Clérigos Museum • Serralves Museum • National Museum Soares dos Reis • World of Discoveries • Casa do Infante • Portuguese Centre of Photography • Museu Romântico da Quinta da Macieirinha • Museu Militar do Porto • Tram Museum • MASA Museum (Sacred Art and Archaeology) • Museum of Natural History and Science of University of Porto • Museu da Quinta de Santiago • Casa da Arquitectura • Press Museum • FC Porto Museum Architecture and landmarks: • Chapel of Souls • Casa de Serralves • Episcopal Palace • Avenida dos Aliados Property of scopetrip.com • Liberdade Square • Dom Pedro IV Statue • Rua das Flores • Fort of Saint Francis Xavier • Muralha Fernandina Parks: • City Park (Parque da Cidade do Porto) • Parque de Serralves • Jardim do Palácio de Cristal • Jardim do Passeio Alegre • Garden of Morro • Parque de São Roque • Gaia Biological Park Entertainment: • Casa da Música • SEA LIFE Aquarium • Maia Zoo • Teatro Nacional São João • Teatro Municipal Rivoli • Coliseu do Porto • Maus Hábitos • Graham’s Port Lodge Shopping: • Rua Santa Catarina (major shopping street) • Via Catarina Shopping • La Vie Porto Baixa • Mercado do Bolhão • Norteshopping • Alameda Shopping • Mercado Bom Sucesso Property of scopetrip.com • Mercado de Matosinhos • El Corte Inglés in Gaia Sports: • Estádio do Dragão (FC Porto) • Estádio do Bessa (Boavista) • Estádio da Mata Real (Paços de Ferreira) • Estádio do Arcos (Rio Ave) • North Surf Circuit • Oporto Golf Club Beaches: (Near Porto) • Foz • Gondarém (in Foz) • Matosinhos • Leça da Palmeira (in Matosinhos) • Homem do Leme • Praia dos Ingleses • Aguda Beach (Gaia) • Canide Sul (Gaia) • Moreiró (Vila do Conde) Special restaurants and cafés: • Pedro Lemos • Bufete Fase (for Francesinha) • Restaurante Cafeina • ODE Porto Winehouse • Casa de Chá da Boa Nova • Restaurante Bacalhau • O Paparico • Esquina do Avesso Property of scopetrip.com Day trips: • Braga • Guimarães • Povoa de Varzim • Vigo • Tui • Espinho • Vila Real • Aveiro • Coimbra • Figueira da Foz And of course… exploring the city itself, the atmosphere and the mood of Porto! We have chosen that as the 101st attraction, on top of the 100 in the list above. Use this list as inspiration when visiting Porto. We wish you a great trip! Property of scopetrip.com.