Eating and Exploring Porto | Portugal Travel Guide

Porto, Portugal Travel Guide: Things to do and must eats in this coastal city over 5 days. Featuring a seafood feast from Matosinhos Beach, francesinha sandwich, pasteis de nata, Harry Potter spots, seafood rice, sunset views, Dom Luis I bridge and the beautiful Chapel of Souls (Capela das Almas)
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* The wonderful air bnb we stayed in - SO central and really recommend:
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* Zenith for breakfast - This wasn't mind-blowing but still a good spot to go to when you fancy a standard brunch!
* Câmara Municipal do Porto - The city hall (that also had the Christmas lights and the NYE concert)
* Capela das Almas (Chapel of Souls) - Such a BEAUTIFUL church.
* Fabrica da Nata - Out of the three places I tried, this still remains to be my favourite place for pasteis de nata! It's only €1 per one or €2.50 with a glass of port (obviously my choice)
* Imperial McDonald's - The fanciest McDonald's I've been in so far. I didn't eat anything here but did see an interesting menu!
* Jardins do Palácio de Cristal - A peaceful garden near the Superbock Arena. Legend has it, JK Rowling wrote a few chapters of Harry Potter here!
* Matosinhos Beach - I saw one of the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen here. Popular with surfers!
* A Marisqueira de Matosinhos - Great oysters and loved the octopus rice. Got there at opening time to a near empty restaurant but it was packed 2 hours later!
* Majestic Cafe - A very touristic restaurant so expect to queue. A lot pricier than your standard restaurant in Porto but thoroughly enjoyed the French Toast (Majestic Style).
* Dom Luis I Bridge - Great place to come to for a walk and to see a wonderful view of Porto and River Duoro!
* Ribeira Square - The neighbourhood we stayed in and the heart of Porto! Great place to stroll around if you appreciate architecture and historical buidlings (with a lot of restaurant and bars around too)
* Cafe Santiago - Probably the most popular spot to try the francesinha sandwich. I didn't expect to like this at all but REALLY enjoyed it!
* Clerigos Tower/Church - You can climb up the bell tower (200 steps and entrance fee). Kept seeing this from our balcony and it's quite the sight!
* Sao Bento - One of the most beautiful train stations I've ever seen. I could stare at the historical scenes depicted in the 20,000 tiles for hours.
* Bota&Bira - A quality steak restaurant and booking is essential. Incredible service and food was fantastic (there are also a few veggie and fish options)
* Livraria Lello - It's a beautiful bookshop with no crowd control. Wasn't a pleasant experience
* Ze Bota - Great Portuguese food with a lot of choice for wine. Bacalau and seafood rice were the standout dishes for me!
* Miradouro da Vitoria - Another great viewpoint for sunset over Porto
* Manteigaria - Another great spot for pasteis de nata! Sweeter and flakier than Fabrica
* Impar Flores - Heavy on the oil but recommended restaurant in the centre of town
* Jardim do Morro - A garden at the end of Dom Luis I bridge. Climb to the top (opposite the park) for a great view of the bridge
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[@bykchoi]

one of your best yet! the shots, the explanations, the BEAUTIFUL, DELICIOUS FOOD...

[@ami08888]

Found this video as I am travelling to Porto from tomorrow, loved the quality of the video and editing, and great selection of recommendations! Thank you!

[@kevokane1190]

Thank you! I plan to move to Porto so I've watched many videos. This showed more of the way people live and more of the city.

[@lahleholivia7398]

I loved Porto. Such a beautiful city. ❤️

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Agreed. A lovely looking place and plenty to do here too.

[@cliveeariss880]

Oh and those city shots loved them, more of those please!!

[@dejashu]

It would be my pleasure! Such a beautiful place to film!!

[@travelillness]

Porto is definitely one of my favorite cities!! Great video! 😍

[@yuzucrush]

This video made me feel better amongst the days-without-travelling. Thank you!

[@dejashu]

This makes me so happy to hear it! Porto and travel will be waiting for you! 💛

[@CAKDiRMA21]

sameee! it somehow feels like traveling during this time

[@dynefilms]

I absolutely loved every minute of this video.. 😍

[@cinthiachicas9607]

I went to Porto in November and did almost the same things you did! I love Porto♥️ Great video!

[@dejashu]

Yay! A blast from the past! It’s such a wonderful city, isn’t it?! Thank you!! ☺️💛

[@lazylife2012]

Loved this video, great shots!!!

[@allinemello]

Love your channel! Thanks for sharing this trip :)

[@AussieAngeS]

6hid was wonderful, thank you for this great video

[@dejashu]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback!!! 🥰💛

[@loucadoida3327]

Oh wow I enjoyed this video,I’m planning to visit Porto in the next few days ,this video just help me to plan my trip 🤩😀🥳

[@VoyagerGuru]

I love your travel vlogs! So inspiring😊

[@lynahoppe]

Ahh how beautiful to bring in the New Year in Portugal 🤗amazing work Shu🥳

[@dejashu]

Thanks Lyna! Yes! Loved the celebrations there and everyone is so nice too! ☺️

[@HaiNguyen-yi7fo]

Hello Miss Shu, thank you for this beautiful video. I have enjoyed that a lot. Hai Nguyen.

[@manonmelotte6975]

such a useful video! I loved it and it was very helpful to plan my own trip :)

[@martabarbosa1382]

I'm from Porto and I love this city! the next time you come here, if you need help i am here to help you! 😊

[@dejashu]

Thank you so much, Marta! Such a kind gesture!! ☺️ Porto is a very beautiful city to call home - hope all is safe and well with you during this time!

[@StarrDaniel]

Amazing!

[@cliveeariss880]

Hello Shu, love the colours of the sky, and those waves, would have loved to have photographed them. The food looked amazing, and your detail is always so interesting, loved this, thanks for putting up. :)

[@dejashu]

It’s such a beautiful place to shoot!! Thank you for the support as always, Clive! ☺️💛

[@insertyourquarters]

Travel guides / journeys are elevating Shu. Proud of you hunny! 😘

[@dejashu]

Thank you!!! This took much longer than usual to put this together so I’m pleased to hear it!! ☺️💛

[@nelsonsoares2975]

Great video of a fantastic city , very well done Shu :)

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Lovely video and Porto is easy on the eye too.

[@Jelyfixe]

What a pleasant video :)

[@Hannah4469]

Ahhhh I'm going to Porto in April! This video is amazing, I'm so excited now! :D

[@dejashu]

Hooray!!! It’s such a beautiful city - hopefully it’ll be lovely and warm when you go too!! ☺️💛

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Nice video Shu - Porto looks a great spot.

[@masterprophet8378]

PORTO FOREVER!!!

[@karenwiltshire4311]

Fab vlog thank you 🙏

[@Lepewhi]

I'm going to Porto in September. I've been to Lisbon and Sintra and loved it. I'm getting excited.

[@dejashu]

Ahhh I LOVED Lisbon and Sintra! Hope you’ll love Porto when you visit - it’s really beautiful!

[@richvangogh]

I really loved your video! I'm moving to Portugal in a couple of years, and I think I will make Porto my first home. Thanks for showing me all the wonderful places to eat! -Rich VanGogh

[@dejashu]

Thank you, Rich! Love your name! Living in Porto would be amazing - best of luck with everything in the upcoming years!

[@richvangogh]

@@dejashu Thanks! I changed my name when I was getting my BFA. Where do you live? I would love to meet you. ;-)

[@samanthasharman15]

I know i've found this video a bit late, but just wanted to say i love your style of vlogging, even if i have major food envy hahah!! :))

[@ana-mariadekermoysan4562]

Excellent que du naturel dans l'assiette 👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sonthiacoleman]

I adore u watching all ur videos period

[@robyn2592]

Your videos are pure heaven to watch 😍

[@dejashu]

Thank you!!! Huge compliment and so happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🥰💛

[@CAKDiRMA21]

I loooove your videossss😍😍

[@dejashu]

Thank you, Sura! Much appreciated! 🥰

[@GoodMorningDhia]

Only this vlog made me want to visit Porto

[@annawong5027]

Such a marvellous vlog Shu! I think I'll have to pay Porto a visit soon and eat all the seafood and an egg tart. 😆

[@dejashu]

Thank you, Anna! YES! You need to! 🤤

[@robertmaddelena7890]

Very good Shu. The Architecture is amazing. The food is awesome but hope your doing your yoga very rich food.

[@dejashu]

Hahaha did a 90 min bikram yoga class! But the food is good for the soul in balanced amounts! ☺️

[@katherinewagoner741]

Beautiful presentation, Shu. Am so looking forward to going their soon. You are quite inspiring with all of the perfect visuals. It would have been great had u slowed down ur talking as I was unable to understand much of the time. Though, there were times when u spoke slowly and that was very nice. Thank you for ur artful work.

[@user-du6tl3gb6g]

Thanks!

[@dejashu]

You’re very welcome!

[@angelonapoli6560]

13:42 sounds familiar..... looks yummy ". Baccalà for 2 ". the perfect dinner for me.!!🤓 Ciao Shu 🌞

[@dejashu]

It’s delicious! I always try to get salted cod when I’m in Portugal! If you love seafood, it’s such a great dish! ☺️

[@rich7221]

Great video Shu, the food look amazing as always on the vlogs. Love the egg tarts. Missed my Hong Kong holiday this year so might have to go to Portugal for some 😋

[@trailoffiends]

Never EVER go to Cafe Santiago for a francesinha. It's well known by now that they get it frozen and it's far from being the best Francesinha in town. Locals sort of make jokes about how tourists are being mislead by the fame of that place. Nice of you to show Matosinhos! A lot of vloggers and even tourists that come here often are surprised that Porto actually have a beach. It has by far one of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen, and I have my fair share of trips across the world.

[@TheCommonWanderer]

Gah, take us back to Porto for all this delicious food we didn't try the first time!

[@Fistrike]

Wow remember when we all celebrated the start of 2020? We were all so innocent and oblivious XD

[@napoleonibrahim5093]

Please put prices for everything! Great video. Thanks

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

Great video, I dunno how can you eat that much. That's a a lot of food you guys ordered, let's hope it didn't to waste.

[@makondenangashinuntaluma273]

Sabores autênticos hiii valem pena desfrutar as iguarias PT

[@Dream331]

Porto looks like a must visit place Shu! I see a lot of potentially delicious foods, great things to photograph and stomach aches from eating too much desserts! Hahahaa... One tart for one euro? That’s dangerous for me. I’ll take 20 please! 😂😂✌🏾

[@dejashu]

Yes! It really does have it all! From a street photography standpoint, it has so much to offer too so you’ll have to make your way there! I KNOW?! €1?! How can I say no?! (I didn’t)

[@Dream331]

Shu Just curious but how does it compare to Lisbon? That’s also on my bucket list and I’m pretty sure I’ll go there when I go to Porto.

[@saadkhairulanuar1658]

Do you mind to share the B&B during your stay there. Going there soon and looking for a good accommodation which walkable to everything shown in your video. Thank you.

[@frenchartantiquesparis424]

Was it free to visit the Bookstore when you went...? They started charging a 4 euro enterance fee to cut down on the crowds..... if you buy a book, you get a discount.

[@evinson94]

The shots are amazing, what camera are you using? 😍

[@user-ki1ey3px2b]

❤🎉

[@anticorrupcao5631]

You visited my country and my favourite town in Portugal!! I hope you had one of the best times of your life here xD

[@dejashu]

Aww thank you, Fernando! I had a wonderful time!!! Can’t wait to visit Porto again and to spend even longer there - have so much love for Portugal! 💛💛

[@fredericofragateiro771]

The restaurant call Ímpar Flores

[@JeevanThapaOfficial]

Even i really enjoyed Portuguese foods 🤗 i am sure you too enjoyed.I recently uploaded my porto vlog in my channel.

[@ruialmeida818]

One advice when you're traveling here - traditionally, we don't do brunch, nor we eat ham or eggs for breakfast. When in Rome, act Roman. Try our traditional continental breakfast. It's light, it's delicious, and it won't leave you stuffed for 3 hours.

[@Haneson]

Great;-) how does the typical portugese breakfast look like?

[@ruialmeida818]

@@Haneson it's the common continental breakfast - bread, milk and/or coffee, orange juice, and, in some parts of the country, fresh fruit. In some parts of the country, especially in more rural areas, you might also eat some cured meats over breakfast, like presunto (smoked and salted ham) or Portuguese chouriço (or chorizo, as most people from abroad spell it, despite being the Spanish spelling). Bottom line, our typical breakfast is the continental one, as described. That is common all over the country.

[@TravelRocksOurWorld]

Shu! The home of port wine and you didn't even show any of the port houses. All the top port houses are just on the other side of the river.

[@andrelopes7366]

Stay at 2019.

[@cjnge6828]

o porto recebe os turistas em autenticas lixeiras ali na zona da sé é uma vervonha, a camara não tem gente pra limpar? é só empregos pra vida?

[@scandisnowgirl3696]

The egg whites aren't what was leftover, it was the egg YOLKS which is how pasteis de nata was started. Egg yolks make custard, not the whites

[@gloriavieira903]

Só em Portugal e que se come assim

[@SafaryPakistan]

Hi friends 🌹🌹🌻

[@dejashu]

Hello!! 👋🏽☺️

[@opalescence8219]

“it is half an hour from 2020!!!”

[@udithaisuru7919]

Come to srilanka 🇱🇰

[@hichadim]

When are you coming back to morocco?

[@dejashu]

Aww no plans just yet but I’m hoping to see the North at some point! Have so much love for Morocco! 💛

[@hichadim]

@@dejashu come visit the capita rabat first 👌

[@jasonlaboy]

Little did you know what would happen a few months after this lol

[@Likkivi]

Great video, but honestly Porto itself doesn't look too appealing

[@susansaffle9301]

Wow you talk really fast 😳

[@dejashu]

Need to slow down, I know! I get extra fast when I’m excited or talking about food 😅😅

[@jflo911b]

Bla bla bla and bla bla bla Too much talks and use or postcards pics

[@dejashu]

😂😂😂