In an era when so much luxury is mass-produced, it is increasingly rare to step inside a true ourivesaria —...
Let’s start with the data…. The 516 Arouca Bridge in the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world: It is...
In honor of All Saints’ Day (1 November), Portugal Confidential is checking out cemeteries across the country. Whether you consider cemeteries sacred or macabre, these bone yards are interesting, historically cool, sometimes significant, and often, architecturally amazing.
Have some spare time and hungry in Porto? Get over to Mercado Bom Sucesso for a large assortment of food products, prepared cuisines, cooking workshops, and a glass of Portuguese wine. These tasty treats are served under a beautifully renovated mid-century modern building ...
Hidden in Porto’s Campanhã district, Quinta de Villar d’Allen feels less like a public attraction and more like a private...
Porto is the kind of city that rewards curiosity. Yes, you can do the greatest hits—riverfront views, tiled churches, a...
Photo at Above: ©António Martinho Baptista Rock art is the oldest graphic memory of mankind. The Côa Valley, in central...
As June unfolds, Porto transforms into a city-wide celebration, culminating in the exuberant Festa de São João on the night...