City break in Porto. Active leisure ideas for Porto - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Ponte / Bridge Visiting the nightclub will be the most logical conclusion after tasting the port wine in Porto. If you are looking for incendiary motives of African music, visit the Number One nightclub. Those who are still delighted with Boney M, ABBA, and David Bowie, then M80 will be very suitable. Fiéis ao Pop will introduce the novelties to European dance music. La Movida Beach will conquer the riot of tropical colors - Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms will enhance this sensation a hundredfold. Fans of nightlife will also like the Armazem do Cha club, which every night is lit rockers, and Hard Club with a selection of more "heavy" hits.
Discovering the architecture of Porto from bird's eye view! Clerigos Church, Dom Luis I Bridge, Igreja da Trindade, Mercado Ferreira Borges, House of Music, all those monuments are defining the image of Porto … Open
One of the favorite establishments among locals is the Rock's bar. Many people are eager to visit this bar to sit in the old cellar port facilities, thus looking into the past of the lovely town of Porto. Of course, the halls of this bar are superbly restored and decorated, and you can also come to the bar to enjoy the entertainment activities offered at the bar, for example, live music. The Industrial nightclub is located among a number of streets with a number of good bars and cafes, this trendy club is frequented by the richest people of Porto. Built in the style of a traditional English cafe, Bar O Cais, is located in the heart of the historic center of Porto. This is the perfect place for those who prefer to have a drink quietly and chat with friends before heading to nearby noisy and crowded nightlife places.
Many tourists are attracted to the city of Porto by the prospect to try the best kinds of the port wines, others - to buy high-quality coffee, and some - the opportunity to see the most interesting places and attractions, known to tourists. Do you want to appreciate the charm of all the outstanding attractions of Porto right away? Take a walk along the Ponte de Dom Luis I bridge. Here you will find a lot of bridges around the city, and this one is not the most secret, but only a few are aware that it has a wonderful view of the city. This gorgeous free "viewing platform" is visited not only by dedicated tourists but also by professional photographers. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Porto Cathedral, Bolsa Palace, Town Hall, University of Porto, Stadium of the Dragon, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Porto … Open
An equally attractive way to appreciate the panorama of the city is to book a helicopter ride, this type of entertainment is very popular in Porto. One of the so-called "heliports" can be found on the river bank, not far from the Museum of Trams. Local companies offer excursions of various duration. If you have enough money, you can circulate on the helicopter over the city of Porto and the surrounding area. The excursion can take from thirty minutes up to one hour. Depending on the type of excursion the prices vary, from 50 euros up to 200 euros.
Farol de Felgueiras What do you think about fishing in the Atlantic Ocean? Catch the Dorada, Atlantic Mackerel, Seabass, Marlin, Tuna, Atlantic Perch and ask the chef to cook it for you! At your is a boat equipped with all necessary things, and an experienced assistant Captain and Fisherman in one person. As a bait, you will use fresh shrimps, squid, and seashells. This type of excursion will cost you only 350 euros per group of people. Sounds so tempting and amazing and by fair price! Before going fishing, bring with you a sun protection cream with a high coefficient, sunglasses with polarized glasses, so that your eyes do not get tired of flashing on the water and the cap to cover your head from the heating sun.
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Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Porto

Solar Do Vinho Do Porto
Where: Rua de Entre Quintas, 220, Quintas da Maceirinha, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)22 609 47 49;
Triplex Bar
Where: Avenida de Boavista, Porto, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)22 609 89 68/9;
O Labirinto
Where: Rua Nossa de Fatima 334, Porto, Porto;
Industria
Where: Avenida do Brasil, 843, Comerical da Foz, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)22 617 68 06;
Swing
Where: Praceta Engenheiro Amaro da Costa 766, Rua Julio Dinis, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)22 609 00 19;
Estado Novo
Where: Rua Sousa Arosa 722, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)22 938 59 89;
Bazaar
Where: Cais das Pedras 13, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)91 259 58 82;
Passos Manuel
Where: Rua Passos Manuel 137, Porto; Telephone: +351 (0)22 203 41 21;
Plano B
Where: Rua Cândido dos Reis, 30, Clérigos, Porto;
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Porto
♥   Nature Park 'Litoral Norte' , 44.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Alvão' , 71 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Peneda-Gerês' , 82.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Monte Aloia' , 103.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Serra da Estrela' , 125.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Porto
♥   Amusement park 'Scorpio' Guimarães, 39.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Parque Aquático de Amarante' Amarante, 44.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Naturwaterpark' Vila Real, 81.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Portugal dos Pequenitos' Coimbra, 106.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Porto
♥   Restaurant 'Antiqvvm' Porto. Type - Creative. 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Toscano' Porto. Type - Italian. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Barão Fladgate' Vila Nova de Gaia. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'The Yeatman' Vila Nova de Gaia. Type - Creative. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Mendi' Porto. Type - Indian. 2.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Porto from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Soaring Umbrellas Street

From the series “Top 13 Most Fantastic and Colorful Streets and Quarters”
Soaring Umbrellas Street is home to numerous shops, restaurants and cafes. The place is very popular not only among tourists but also locals. This cozy street is pedestrian. It would be difficult to find the more amazing and unusual place in Agueda. The idea to decorate the city this way belongs to the designers of Sextafeira Producoes company. They managed to turn an ordinary pedestrian street into the bright cloister. Thus, the cost of decorating the street was minimal. … Read further

Stone House

From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
The unique house is two storey, on its first floor is the spacious living room with the fireplace. The tiled roof protects the stone house from the storm. And through the original asymmetrical windows, which were manually carved out, the residents can graze in the surrounding landscapes. Although now no one lives in the house, it is excellently equipped for comfortable stay and is used for no other destinations. The unusual house is considered one of the main attractions of the Guemaraes region and is literally visited every day by many curious tourists. … Read further

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