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New Year’s Concert – Oporto

31
December

In the afternoon of the 1st January 2018, there will be a New Year concert in Avenida dos Aliados. The concert will start at 16h00 and will be performed by the Portuguese Synmphonic Band!!

The performance layout is the following:

Dimitri Shostakovich
“Abertura Festiva”

James Barnes
“Symphony Fantasy Variations of a Theme of Nicolo Paganini”

Philip Sparke
“Year of the Dragon”

Duarte Pestana
“Paisagem Ribatejana”

J. Strauss II
“Danúbio Azul”

Bert Appermont
“Twinkling Tunes”

Definitely, a good way to start year!! If you are in the vicinity, do not miss this opportunity to listen to some classic songs!!

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Oporto “São Silvestre” Marathon

27
December

In the last weekend of the 2017, there will be lots of events to keep Oporto tourists and locals busy. One of those events will be the 24th edition of the “São Silvestre” race, or marathon, that will take place in Oporto on the 30th December 2017. The race starts at 18h00 in Aliados avenue and should involve the participation of more than 15000 people. At least athletes from 34 different countries are expected to participate in this event.

After the race, there will be a concert of the soul and funk band HMB starting at 22h30.

If you are already in Oporto waiting for the New Year’s eve, then these are two very good options to get you in the mood for the major party that will take place on the night of the 31st!!

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Tourist Tax – Oporto- 2018

21
December

Starting from March 2018, there will be a new tourist tax applied to all visitors coming to Oporto. The tourist tax will be in the amount of 2 euros per night and is aimed at maintaining infrastructure and buildings in the historical/tourist center. The tax is applied until a maximum of 7 straight nights per person, meaning that longer stays are excluded. Health tourism and youngsters under the age of 13 do not pay tourist tax as well.

The tax is heavier in comparison to other cities, namely Lisbon, however it will be included in final prices paid by tourists and should not mean a very significant increase in total expenditure, at least for some apartments or hotels. It will all depend on how the new prices will be set after March 2018.

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Christmas Lights – Oporto

24
November

For the 2017 Christmas season, Oporto will have more and brighter lights. Christmas decorations will be on in Oporto from the 1st December (bank holiday) until the 8th January. Lights will be on everyday from 17h30 and they will be covering more blocks and streets than ever before.

There will also be a 30 meters Christmas tree in “Avenida do Aliados”. The tree will be decorated in blue and gold, and should have an impressive set of Christmas lights with a 4 meters wide star on top!

The season officially starts with a major event at 17h30 in “Avenida dos Aliados” that will include a music parade, fireworks and a multimedia show. In order to save power, almost all lights will have LED technology.

If you are around or thinking of visiting Oporto, then this is an additional reason to pay us a ...

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20th Entrepreneur Fair at Oporto

20
November

The 20th edition of the Entrepreneur Fair will take place in Oporto between the 23rd and 25th November 2017. This year’s edition lasts for three days and is expected to welcome more than 10000 people to the Alfândega do Porto building. This event is promoted by ANJE and should have the participation of approximately 100 firms spread by two different areas: the Startup Village and the Entrepreneur Showcase. The event will include workshops, pitching sessions, networking and much more.

If you want to know what the Portuguese entrepreneurship is all about then you should not miss this year’s event!!

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Saint Martins’ Weekend – Oporto

10
November

This weekend Oporto celebrates the Saint Martins’ weekend. It is a typical Portuguese tradition coming from a very distant past. Normally, this celebration happens in one of the last weeks of summer like weather and people call it the “Saint Martins’ summer”. One of the most proeminent features of this celebration is the traditional chestnut roasting that tends to be in held in a big community bonfire. Everyone helps preparing the bonfire and the chestnuts, and everyone eats at the end.

To celebrate this year’s Saint Martins’ weekend, there will be plenty of bonfires in Oporto and most of them are free. If you are visiting Oporto, this is an opportunity you cannot miss!!

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White Wedding Weekend – Oporto

07
November

The White Wedding Weekend is a major event dedicated to all that are involved in the wedding industry, including fashion, cuisine and other activities. This year, the White Wedding Weekend will take place in Oporto, in Alfândega building, between the 9th and the 12th November. Ticket prices are 4 euros per person and opening hours are 21h00 on Thursday and Friday, and 15h00 on Saturday and Sunday. Closing times are 24h00 on everyday, except Sunday (20h00).

The programme for this event includes the following fashion shows:

    9th November:

  • 21h00 – Gio Rodrigues
  • 23h00 – Jordi Dalmau
    10th November:

  • 21h30 – And I Wonder
  • 22h30 – Andreia Lobato
  • 23h30 – Micaela Oliveira
    11th November:

  • 16h00 – Adelina Barros Estilista
  • 17h00 – Cristina Campos
  • 18h00 – Principessa Noivas
  • 22h00 – Rafae...
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Future Forum – Oporto

06
November

The Future Forum will take place in Oporto between the 6th and the 11th November. This is an unique opportunity to learn more about what is being planned for cities in the future. The forum will be held in Rivoli theatre, downtown, and all events / initiatives are free (limited to two tickets per person).

The theme for this year’s event is “Electric Land”.

If you want to know more about the future of our cities, then do not miss this event and go to the Rivoli theatre.

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Getting ready for the Xmas season!!

03
November

Less than a month before the Xmas season, we want to offer all our guests and friends the possibility of spending a nice week or a weekend visiting or shopping in Oporto in a very special time of the year. The city will light up with Xmas decoration and there will be plenty to do and see for everyone, namely families with young children!!

Already feeling close to the holidays season, we decided to bring down prices during most of December in order to make sure that visiting Oporto is still value for money!! If you are thinking about coming to Oporto during the 2017 Xmas season, do not forget to take a look at our prices before booking!!

A Merry Xmas to you all 🙂 🙂 and hope to see you soon!!

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Oporto – Autumn Summer in November

27
October

Summer is long gone, but it seems that the nice sunny weather will last for longer in Oporto. According to several weather websites, including Accuweather, it seems that we are up for a sunny November month with mild temperatures and few rain. Clearly, the best weather to visit this historical town and enjoy some of its beautiful landscapes and monuments 🙂 🙂

If you have some free time in November and are still wondering which European city to visit, then think no more!! Come to Oporto and stay with us at the Oporto Sunset Blue Balcony! More than happy to help you have a nice time!! Hope to see you soon!

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