Curiosities
Invicta considered one of the best cities in the world for walking
In a list drawn up by 'Insider Monkey', Porto stands out as one of the 10 best cities in the world for walking in 2024.
Spanish series tops Netflix charts and features an episode set in Porto
Premiering on 21 June, 'Clãs da Galiza' soared to the top spot on the streaming service in Portugal during its first week.
'Favàritx' series to be filmed in various parts of the city
Pérgola da Foz, Avenida dos Aliados, Cais da Ribeira and Praça da Ribeira will be some of the locations that will serve as décor.
Chinese New Year celebrated with Dragon Dance in front of Porto City Council
2024 is the year of the Dragon, the fifth of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, a symbol of wealth and prosperity, always represented in red.
Residents and tourists support tourism growth in the city
These are some of the conclusions taken from a study, called “Economic Sustainability of Tourism in Porto”, carried out by ISAG - European Business School.
Jardim da Cordoaria receives sculptures by Belgian artist Dirk Lamote
It represents the testimony of the friendship between Belgian and Portuguese, at a time when Belgium assumes the presidency of the European Union.
Violet wall renews Rua da Restauração
The compositions of the seven winning artists of another call of the Urban Art Program of the City are already painted.
Growth of Aeroporto Sá Carneiro reaches 15 million passengers in a year
On the same period the infrastructure also achieved another record: the 100,000th flight.
Lello is once again elected as the world’s most beautiful book place
This time by the world platform One Thousand Libraries (1000 Libraries), the biggest online community for fans of libraries and bookshops in the world
In Foz an old tradition parades hoping to become heritage and throw all ‘evils’ overboard
On Sunday, the Cortejo do Traje de Papel starts in Cantareira, going towards the beach for the sea bath that, according to some, is worth as seven.
