PORTO: IF NOSTALGIA WERE A PLACE (Portugal)

10 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 1:24

   Ribeira

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Ribeira

   The riverside boardwalk is a good place to watch local fishermen try their luck most days.

2. 1:36

   Vila Nova de Gaia

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Vila Nova de Gaia · brief mention

3. 1:42

   Dom Luís I Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · Ribeira

   Crowds walk across it at dusk to watch the sunset from the Gaia side.

4. 5:10

   Capela das Almas

   🏛️ Historic site · Baixa

   The facade tiles tell a biblical story, a way the Church once communicated with an illiterate population.

5. 7:13

   Casa do Fado

   🚡 Activity · Ribeira

   Singers are backed by a classical guitar and a Portuguese guitar, and the songs range from sad to happy.

6. 12:40

   Café Santiago

   🍴 Restaurant · Baixa

   The secret is the mostly alcohol-based sauce, and counter seating lets you watch the cooks at work.

7. 22:17

   Matosinhos

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Matosinhos

   Diners pick their own fish to be charcoal-grilled on the spot; grilled octopus and turbot are standouts.

8. 24:11

   Passeio das Virtudes

   🌳 Park · Miragaia

   Young locals gather on the grass with beer at sunset, and bold seagulls snatch food.

9. 31:35

   Manteigaria

   ☕ Cafe · Baixa

   Best dusted with sugar and cinnamon; the crust is very crispy and the custard creamy without being too sweet.

10. 33:32

    Jardim do Morro

    🌳 Park · Vila Nova de Gaia

    Reached by walking across the Dom Luís I Bridge.