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Banksy arrives to Oporto – Alfândega

15
January

The exhibition “Banksy, Dismaland and Others” arrives to Oporto on the 19th January 2019 (next Saturday). This exhibit can be visited in Alfândega do Porto between the 19th January and the 31st March 2019.

The exhibition includes large pictures from the Dismaland project (2015), as well as pictures from “Walled Off Hotel” (2017) and “Flower Thrower” (2005). There will also be some pictures from young Portuguese talents.

If you are into photography and you like Banksy work, then this is a great opportunity to visit Oporto and see the exhibition!!!

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New Year’s eve 2019

28
December

Oporto will celebrate the New Year 2019 with 3 days of cultural events leading to the famous 16 minutes of fireworks that blow over Avenida dos Aliados every year. This year, the Oporto City Council is expecting a record number of people welcoming the New Year in the street. Latest forecasts are pointing at 200 000 people.

If you are going to be around, the line up for New Year’s celebrations is the following:

29th December 2018:

17:00 to 21:00 – Flashback  – DJ Tiago Sousa (Coreto do Jardim da Cordoaria)
21:00 to 01:00 –  Réveillon na Praça by Mateus  -DJ Mero, DJ Vítor Oliveira e DJ Pedrinho K  (Praça de Gomes Teixeira (Leões))
22:30 –  Diogo Piçarra concert (Avenida dos Aliados)

30th December 2018
21:00 to 01:00 – Réveillon na Praça by Mateus – DJ Vítor Oliveira, ...

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Most interesting city in Europe …

18
December

Culture Trip considered Oporto as the most interesting city in Europe to visit during 2019. Oporto also ranked as the second top choice worldwide. Food and design are considered two of the most important reasons for this choice. Overall, Oporto can deliver an immersive experience where old and modern mix in a vey balanced way.

If you still had doubts about visiting Oporto, now you have more arguments to do so. Book now and stay with us … 

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Two flea markets in Silo Auto

13
December

There will be two typical  markets side by side next Saturday (15th December 2018) in Silo Auto – Oporto. The Flea market will take place in floors 6th and 7th between 13h00 and 18h00, whereas the Mini Portobelo will take place between 13h30 and 15h30 and 16h00 and 18h00. Selling mostly old and used items along with some antiques, these markets are great options to buy unique products. 

Both markets are sponsored by the Oporto City Council and admission is free. In order to get shoppers in the mood to buy stuff, there will be DJ’s and food trucks.

If you happen to be in Oporto during the next weekend, this may be a great opportunity to buy unique stuff for Christmas 🙂 🙂

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New air route between Oporto and Brazil

10
December

The Azul Brazilian airline will start flying between Oporto and Campinas from June 2019. The airline intends to have three weekly connections between these two cities using Airbus A330 planes, each with a maximum capacity of 272 passengers.

Oporto will be the second European city that receives flights from this Brazilian carrier. Flights from Campinas will depart every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 17h20 (local time), whereas flights from Oporto will depart every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9h25 (local time). Tickets are already available for sale!!

This is clearly another route to bring more Brazilian tourists to Oporto and Europe!!

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Ice rinks for Xmas in Oporto

03
December

There will be two ice rinks available in Oporto during Christmas time for everyone that wants to skate. The rinks are already open to the public and anyone that wants to use them needs to pay an admission fee:

  • 3.50 euros for 20 minutes in both rinks
  • 5 euros for 60 minutes in the Praça Dom João I rink
  • 6 euros for 60 minutes in the Praça de Mouzinho Albuquerque rink

Both rinks will be open for business until the 6th January 2018. Working hours range, in general, from 10h00 until 22h00, with special times for weekends and bank holidays.

If you intend to be in Oporto during the holidays, then this may be an interesting option to entertain you in true Christmas spirit!!

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Oporto Christmas Village

27
November

The Porto Christmas Village is taking place between the 24th November and the 30th December 2018 in the Alfândega do Porto building. In its first edition, this initiative aims at providing children and families with several Xmas related experiences that range from food, drinks, ice rink, toys, workshops, Xmas market, Virtual reality and much more.

The Village is going to be open between 15h00 and 20h30 during weekdays and 11h00 to 22h00 during the weekends. The admission price is 5 euros per adult and 3.5 euros per child. There is also a family pack of 15 euros available. On Mondays, children will not pay and during the week, entry is free after 19h00.

For more info, visit the Porto Christmas Village website

If you are going to be in Oporto for Xmas, then this is an opportunity you cannot...

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2.3 million Xmas lights in Oporto

26
November

More than 2 million LED lights will be installed in 59 streets, avenues, gardens and buildings in Oporto to celebrate Xmas and New Year’s eve 2018. This is one of the biggest investments in Xmas lights from the Oporto City Council and the lights should be available from the 1st December 2018 until the 6th January 2019. To celebrate this investment, there will be a special event on the 1st December at 18h00 with all Xmas lights being switched on in Avenida dos Aliados (the place where one of the biggest Xmas trees of Portugal can be found – 40 metres height and 29 000 lights).

Besides lights, there will also be other elements of Xmas decoration being used throughout Oporto.

If you are going to be around for the holidays, then you must check the Xmas lights and visit the Xmas tree in Avenida...

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Xmas Market 2018 – Oporto

16
November

The first edition of the Oporto Xmas Market will take place in Praça da Batalha between the 1st and the 24th December 2018. This event will gather 20 sellers in wooden shacks with Christmas decoration. There will be Xmas lights, Xmas trees, workshops, music and much more. There is free access to the Xmas market and there you can buy toys, books, crafted products, food, clothes, among other products.

The Xmas market will be open for business between 11h00 and 20h00, except on Fridays and Saturdays, when the closing time will be delayed to 23h00.

If you are going to be in Oporto during Xmas time, this a good place to buy some gifts and to enjoy some of the Portuguese Xmas spirit 🙂 🙂

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Porta-Jazz Festival – Oporto

15
November

The 9th edition of the Porta-Jazz Festival will take place in Oporto between the 1st and the 9th December 2018. This year’s edition includes 30 concerts, among which some new releases and unique plays. There will also be workshops and jam sessions involving some of the local jazz schools.

The Festival will be spread throughout Oporto and will take place in the following locations: Teatro Rivoli, Casa da Música, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Cinema Passos Manuel, Escola Superior de Música, Artes e Espectáculo, Hot Five, Casa de Ló and Porta-Jazz Lounge.

For more info, please click in the Porta-Jazz Link.

If you are into Jazz, then this is one of those of events that you do not want to miss 🙂 🙂

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