Guidebook for Porto

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Guidebook for Porto

Arts & Culture

Museum of contemporary art. Architectural design Siza Vieira. Fabulous gardens.
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Mużew tal-Arti Kontemporanju (Fondazzjoni ta 'Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de Castro
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Museum of contemporary art. Architectural design Siza Vieira. Fabulous gardens.
Fine example of military architecture.
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Fortaleza de São João da Foz
Foz do D'Ouro
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Fine example of military architecture.
Main concert hall in Porto. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
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Casa da Música
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Main concert hall in Porto. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.
Architectural design Siza Vieira.
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Porto School of Architecture
215 Via Panorâmica Edgar Cardoso
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Architectural design Siza Vieira.
Located in the historical centre of the city is one of the city's oldest monuments
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Porto Cathedral
Terreiro da Sé
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Located in the historical centre of the city is one of the city's oldest monuments
FCPorto stadium, museum and shop.
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Estadio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do Porto
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FCPorto stadium, museum and shop.
Opened in 1992, it houses a collection of trams and other support vehicles that once circulated in Porto and which have marked the history of urban rail transport in the city.
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Mużew tat-Tram
51 Alameda de Basílio Teles
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Opened in 1992, it houses a collection of trams and other support vehicles that once circulated in Porto and which have marked the history of urban rail transport in the city.
Designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842 is situated in the historical center. It is one of the most visited monuments with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight.
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Palácio da Bolsa
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Designed by Joaquim da Costa Lima in a neoclassical style in 1842 is situated in the historical center. It is one of the most visited monuments with the famous Arabian Room being its major highlight.
Is one of the paradigmatic architectural landmarks of Porto. The structure is, in fact, part of the Clerigos Church, representing its bell tower. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, Italian architect
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Torri tal-Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
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Is one of the paradigmatic architectural landmarks of Porto. The structure is, in fact, part of the Clerigos Church, representing its bell tower. It was designed by Nicolau Nasoni, Italian architect
Founded in 1833 was the first public art museum in Portugal. It has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
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Mużew Nazzjonali Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel II
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Founded in 1833 was the first public art museum in Portugal. It has collections of ceramics, sculptures, engravings, jewellery, furniture, gold and silver work, paintings, textiles and glass.
In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as did the Lonely Planet in its guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011".
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas
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In 2008, the English newspaper The Guardian considered this library the world's third most beautiful, as did the Lonely Planet in its guide "Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011".
This tation was built at the beginning of the 20th century.The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida Garrett
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This tation was built at the beginning of the 20th century.The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles.
The city's most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the 14th century. The interior gilded is one the most important works of the Baroque from the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Knisja ta 'San Franġisk
Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
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The city's most important Gothic temple, whose construction began in the 14th century. The interior gilded is one the most important works of the Baroque from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Chapel built at the beginning of the 18th century. In 1929, the entire exterior was covered with tiles representing scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine.
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Kappella tal-Anime
428 Rua de Santa Catarina
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Chapel built at the beginning of the 18th century. In 1929, the entire exterior was covered with tiles representing scenes from the life of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Catherine.
There is a place where dreams take shape and allow us to calm down. The museum is a meeting point between the past and the future.
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Museum Marionetas do Porto
61 R. de Belomonte
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There is a place where dreams take shape and allow us to calm down. The museum is a meeting point between the past and the future.

Food Scene

One of the best restaurants in Porto. http://www.cafeina.pt/pt/cafeina
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Cafeína
100 Rua do Padrão
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One of the best restaurants in Porto. http://www.cafeina.pt/pt/cafeina
Romantic atmosphere and excellent food. Average price per dish € 20.00.
Restaurante Foz Velha
141 Esplanada do Castelo
Romantic atmosphere and excellent food. Average price per dish € 20.00.
Portuguese typical food restaurant ideal for families. Good relationship quality price.
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A Capoeira
63 Esplanada do Castelo
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Portuguese typical food restaurant ideal for families. Good relationship quality price.
Healthy and tasty food with a great seafront.
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Picaba Natural Café
395 Via do Castelo do Queijo
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Healthy and tasty food with a great seafront.
Indian food.
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Real Indiana (Foz)
26 Av. de Montevideu
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Indian food.
Food and fantastic sea views
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Il-Plażża tal-Molhe
749 Av. do Brasil
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Food and fantastic sea views
Typical portuguese pastry.
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Doce Mar
519 Av. do Brasil
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Typical portuguese pastry.
Great sushi restaurant.
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Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do Brasil
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Great sushi restaurant.
Tapas and national food.
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Casa Vasco
152 Rua do Padrão
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Tapas and national food.
Recommended by the Michelin guide
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Restaurante Terra
103 Rua do Padrão
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Recommended by the Michelin guide
Portuguese pastries and bakery
Confeitaria Rainha da Foz Lda
299 Rua de Diu
Portuguese pastries and bakery
Portuguese pastries and bakery
Confeitaria Juquinha
466 Rua da Cerca
Portuguese pastries and bakery
Combo of café and store where we feel welcome. Ideal for a brunch or a snack or a drink in late afternoon.
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Casa Aberta Open Bar Food House
nº 1080 R. do Padre Luís Cabral
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Combo of café and store where we feel welcome. Ideal for a brunch or a snack or a drink in late afternoon.
Food and fantastic sea views
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Oporto Cafe
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Food and fantastic sea views
Great river views
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Casa de Pasto da Palmeira
450 R. do Passeio Alegre
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Great river views
Perfect for breakfast
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Paparoca da Foz
318 R. do Passeio Alegre
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Perfect for breakfast
Founded in 1921, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and representative examples of Art Nouveau in Porto exuding an atmosphere of luxury, refinement andwell-being.
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Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa Catarina
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Founded in 1921, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and representative examples of Art Nouveau in Porto exuding an atmosphere of luxury, refinement andwell-being.

Drinks & Nightlife

Enjoy the sun and the sea.
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Praia da Luz
Rua Coronel Raúl Peres
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Enjoy the sun and the sea.
Enjoy the sun and the sea.
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Praia dos Ingleses
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Enjoy the sun and the sea.
Porto’s palace of nightlife is a large disco, bar, restaurant, VIP area and lounge.
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Kasa da Praia
395 Via do Castelo do Queijo
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Porto’s palace of nightlife is a large disco, bar, restaurant, VIP area and lounge.
A club (discotheque) with very good environment, a great space of the city.
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Indústria
843 Av. do Brasil
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A club (discotheque) with very good environment, a great space of the city.
Irish pub
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Pub Bonaparte Foz
130 Av. do Brasil
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Irish pub
It is high point of evening entertainment in Porto, particularly at the weekends.
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Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de Paris
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It is high point of evening entertainment in Porto, particularly at the weekends.
A place for a nice brunch, tea or lunch in a quiet environment. At lunch serves 2 dishes one of them vegetarian.
The bird
143 R. da Agra
A place for a nice brunch, tea or lunch in a quiet environment. At lunch serves 2 dishes one of them vegetarian.

Sightseeing

The City Park is the largest urban park in Portugal, ideal for Walking, jogging, cycling...
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Il-Park tal-Belt ta 'Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
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The City Park is the largest urban park in Portugal, ideal for Walking, jogging, cycling...
Public garden
Praça de Liége
Praça de Liége
Public garden
Farol Rio Douro Pontão Norte
Great view
Public garden
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Ġnien Passeio Alegre
828 R. do Passeio Alegre
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Public garden
This Baroque church has a remarkable altarpiece which is considered one of the finest D.João V style altarpieces in Porto. The niche in the façade displays the image of São João.
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Igreja Paroquial de Sao Joao da Foz do Douro
107 Largo da Igreja
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This Baroque church has a remarkable altarpiece which is considered one of the finest D.João V style altarpieces in Porto. The niche in the façade displays the image of São João.
It is one of the main cultural neighborhoods of Porto. Running through old buildings you can find a diversity of spaces: dozens of art galleries, alternative shops and restaurants…
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
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It is one of the main cultural neighborhoods of Porto. Running through old buildings you can find a diversity of spaces: dozens of art galleries, alternative shops and restaurants…
Planned by the engineer Teófilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886. Its arch is still considered to be the world's biggest one in wrought iron
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Il-Pont Luís I
Ponte Luís I
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Planned by the engineer Teófilo Seyrig, a disciple of Eiffel, it was inaugurated in 1886. Its arch is still considered to be the world's biggest one in wrought iron
This gorgeous garden occupies an area of 8 hectares in Porto's centre. We can contemplate magnificent panoramic views over the river and the city that the viewpoints offer to us.
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Ġonna tal-Palazz tal-Kristall
Rua de Dom Manuel II
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This gorgeous garden occupies an area of 8 hectares in Porto's centre. We can contemplate magnificent panoramic views over the river and the city that the viewpoints offer to us.
The imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
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Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos Aliados
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The imposing architecture and its central character turn this Avenue into the city's "living room". It becomes a location of excellence where the people of Porto gather to celebrate special times.
It is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest. Dating back to 1850 it is characterised by a singular neoclassic architecture.
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Suq tal-Bolhao
322 R. Formosa
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It is the most famous in the city and in 2006 it was classified as a place of public interest. Dating back to 1850 it is characterised by a singular neoclassic architecture.
The street has maintained its original profile and currently boasts interesting civil architecture from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, it is one of the buzziest streets in the Historical Centre.
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Rua das Flores
Rua das Flores
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The street has maintained its original profile and currently boasts interesting civil architecture from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, it is one of the buzziest streets in the Historical Centre.

Entertainment & Activities

Dive into the ocean depths. Beautiful!
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SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do Queijo
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Dive into the ocean depths. Beautiful!
Interactive Museum and Theme Park that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover a previously unknown world. https://www.worldofdiscoveries.com
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World of Discoveries - Mużew Interattiv u Parke Tematiku
106 Rua de Miragaia
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Interactive Museum and Theme Park that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators, crossing oceans to discover a previously unknown world. https://www.worldofdiscoveries.com

Everything Else

Built in the century. XVII for coastal defense against incursions by North African pirates. Beautiful views.
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Castelo do Queijo
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Built in the century. XVII for coastal defense against incursions by North African pirates. Beautiful views.
PSP - 15th Squadron (Foz)
9 R. Monsenhor Manuel Marinho
Police station.
FARMÁCIA NACIONAL
172 Rua Doutor António Martins da Costa Maia
Pharmacy
Down by the river, narrow streets open out onto a plaza framed by austerely grand, tiled town houses. From here you have fine views of the port-wine lodges as well as the Ponte D. Luis.
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Ribeira Square
Praça Ribeira
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Down by the river, narrow streets open out onto a plaza framed by austerely grand, tiled town houses. From here you have fine views of the port-wine lodges as well as the Ponte D. Luis.
Very long beach with excellent conditions for surfing.
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Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de Matos
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Very long beach with excellent conditions for surfing.
SURF TRAINING SCHOOL
395 Via do Castelo do Queijo
Surf lessons
Farmácia Gondarém
356 R. de Gondarém
pharmacy
It comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, an area of lakes with aquatic plants and a park area
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Ġnien Botaniċi ta 'Porto | Mużew tal-Istorja Natura u s-Sħien tal-U.Porto
1191 Rua do Campo Alegre
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It comprises a historical garden, a garden of fleshy plants, an area of greenhouses with tropical, subtropical, orchids and fleshy plants, an area of lakes with aquatic plants and a park area
Built in the second half of the 18th century. Due to its architecture and interior carvings, it is one of the most remarkablable buildings of Porto rococo. In 1912, its lateral was covered with tiles.
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Il-Knisja tal-Karmel
Rua do Carmo
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Built in the second half of the 18th century. Due to its architecture and interior carvings, it is one of the most remarkablable buildings of Porto rococo. In 1912, its lateral was covered with tiles.
Building of Gothic origin whose interior was covered with golden gild in the first half of the eighteenth century. This real Baroque jewel impresses by its decorative exuberance.
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Igreja de Santa Clara
Largo Primeiro de Dezembro
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Building of Gothic origin whose interior was covered with golden gild in the first half of the eighteenth century. This real Baroque jewel impresses by its decorative exuberance.

Essentials

Supermarket with a wide variety of products: fish, meat, vegetables, bread and other groceries, cleaning products, baby items, paper goods, etc.
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Pingo Doce
470 R. de Paulo da Gama
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Supermarket with a wide variety of products: fish, meat, vegetables, bread and other groceries, cleaning products, baby items, paper goods, etc.
Little covered market were you can find several products: vegetables, flowers, fresh fish, meat, cheese and other regional products.
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Mercado da Foz do Douro
4150 Rua de Diu
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Little covered market were you can find several products: vegetables, flowers, fresh fish, meat, cheese and other regional products.
Shop with a selection of the best regional products from Portugal. Some are coming from the farm of the owners, in Trás-os-Montes, other products come from small producers.
Saboriccia
338 R. da Sra. da Luz
Shop with a selection of the best regional products from Portugal. Some are coming from the farm of the owners, in Trás-os-Montes, other products come from small producers.
In this space you can buy groceries but you can also enjoy a pleasant breakfast or a light meal.
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Mercearia do Miguel
130 R. do Passeio Alegre
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In this space you can buy groceries but you can also enjoy a pleasant breakfast or a light meal.