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Best Serviced Apartments in Porto

Ann Abel — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:41:27 +0000

Longer stays, fewer rules, and a desire for more freedom are fueling today’s serviced apartment trend. And just as it is in Lisbon, that trend is going strong in Porto. The “aparthotel” format, which combines residential-style accommodations (multiple bedrooms, kitchens, washers and dryers) with hotel-style conveniences like housekeeping and concierges, fits the way people travel now. That’s especially true for families, grown-up digital nomads (35+), remote-working professionals, and research-minded visitors on their moving-to-Portugal scouting trips. Porto’s version of the genre […]

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ARTePorto Brings a New Art Fair to Porto, 24-27 September

Greg Boegner — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:57:12 +0000

Porto’s cultural calendar gains an important new addition this September with the debut of ARTePorto – Contemporary, Modern and Antiques Art Fair, bringing galleries, antique dealers, collectors and art professionals to the city from September 24 to 27, 2026. Taking over the historic Alfândega do Porto Congress Centre on the banks of the Douro River, ARTePorto is the first art-market fair of this scale to be held in Porto in approximately three decades. Its ambitions extend beyond the city, positioning […]

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Jenny Holzer: Wrong Answers at Serralves Museum in Porto

PC Staff — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:20:12 +0000

Some exhibitions invite you simply to admire the artwork. Jenny Holzer: Wrong Answers invites you to question it—and perhaps yourself. On view at the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art through 1 November 2026, this landmark exhibition marks the celebrated American artist’s first solo presentation in Portugal, transforming one of Porto’s finest museums into an unforgettable exploration of language, power, truth, and human experience. For more than four decades, Jenny Holzer has challenged the way we think about words. Her instantly […]

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Repsol “Soletes” Portugal – Awarded to the Best Everyday Food Spots

Greg Boegner — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Repsol, the Spanish energy company known not only for its fuel stations but also for its respected gastronomic guide, has unveiled additions to their Soletes awardees in Portugal. Launched last year, there are 100 new everyday eateries added to the list this Summer 2026—from cozy cafés and pastry shops to tapas bars, gelaterias, restaurants, kiosks, and stylish wine bars. This makes a total of 385 delicious spots now on the list in Portugal Unlike the Suns (Sóis), Repsol’s long-established Michelin-style […]

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Porto’s Festas de São João – Fun Festivals and Fireworks, 23 June

PC Staff — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:28:00 +0000

As June unfolds, Porto transforms into a city-wide celebration, culminating in the exuberant Festa de São João on the night of 23 June. This annual festival, honoring Saint John the Baptist, is a unique blend of ancient traditions, communal joy, and modern revelry, making it one of Portugal’s most anticipated events. A Month of Festivities While the main event occurs on June 23rd, the spirit of São João permeates Porto throughout the month. Streets are adorned with colorful streamers, and […]

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Where to Buy the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop in Portugal

Greg Boegner — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:58:31 +0000

There’s no shortage of luxury watch collaborations these days, but every once in a while one lands with the kind of frenzy that sends collectors into full-on queue-at-dawn mode. The new Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collection is exactly that kind of launch. Inspired by the legendary Royal Oak and the irreverent spirit of Swatch POP watches from the 1980s, the collection takes one of the most recognizable silhouettes in watchmaking and turns it into something playful, colorful, and […]

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Porto’s Discreet Boutique Hotels: Intimate Stays with Big Style

Ann Abel — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:40:42 +0000

Perhaps it’s fitting that Portugal’s smaller big city would have a stunning crop of small hotels and intimate guesthouses. Porto punches far above its weight when it comes to boutique design hotels and memorable stays. Newcomers like the gorgeous Casa Cedo are joining more established players like Casa do Conto, and the result is an inviting collection of homes-away-from-home. These aren’t old-fashioned bed-and-breakfasts but, rather, stylish bolt holes that wear their histories proudly while also feeling very much of the […]

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The Rebello Hotel: Design-Forward Suites and Apartments in Vila Nova da Gaia

Greg Boegner — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:01:11 +0000

There’s a certain rhythm to life along the Douro, and The Rebello taps into it with effortless style. This five-star, apartment-style hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia looks directly across the river to Porto, offering a perspective that feels both connected to the city and quietly removed from its intensity. Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it brings together space, creativity, and comfort in a way that feels distinctly modern. The concept is rooted in transformation—four former industrial […]

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