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Primavera Sound Porto 2025 is going to be epic, check out this year’s line-up: https://www.primaverasound.com/pt/porto . And to kick things off, let’s get the parties started with the new Fontaines DC: https://youtu.be/MjI1L0dBAVI?si=sHKFgU31pMbdrFRd

The fun and good music goes on from mid-afternoon until the sun comes up, so to make the most of the experience, there’s nothing better than a comfortable, centrally located stay.

The NorteSoul flats are perfect for those looking for practicality and relaxation after an intense night of music and fun.

Located in the heart of Porto, the NorteSoul apartments offer easy access to the festival site and other attractions in the city. We have accommodation for 2, 4, 6 or more people, so you can bring your group of friends, and we even have two flats with a jacuzzi, for maximum relaxation. www.nortesoul.com

Make the most of the central location to explore Porto during the day and count on the comfort of the NorteSoul to recover from the big nights. Don’t miss out! Book your place now and make your Primavera Sound experience even more special! 🎶✨

Spending Easter in Porto is an experience that combines tradition, culture, and leisure, ideal for the whole family. This charming city, known for its stunning landscapes, offers a variety of activities and celebrations that make Easter special.

Here are just a few:
Procissão dos Passos (Procession of the Steps): This is one of Porto’s most traditional and emotional processions, held on Good Friday. Participants follow an actor portraying Christ carrying a wooden cross through the streets, accompanied by prayers and songs.

Easter egg painting and hunts: Throughout the city there are workshops where children can paint Easter eggs.

Religious services: Churches such as Clérigos, Grilos, the Main Cathedral (Sé) and São (da Foz), São Francisco hold special services and masses during Holy Week. These services create a solemn and contemplative atmosphere.

Traditional Easter Lunch: Families gather for a special meal on Easter Sunday, often featuring roast lamb or goatling, accompanied by traditional dishes such as folar (corn bread with sausage), presunto (smoked ham) and various rissoles. Desserts include Pão de Ló (a rich egg cake) and Serra da Estrela cheese.

Wine tasting: Easter is also a time to enjoy the region’s fine wines. Many families and visitors take part in wine tasting tours.

Cultural Tours – Braga: For those interested in extreme religious ceremonies, in Braga, 54km from Oporto, there is a procession on Good Friday evening that is truly impressive. Braga, the most religious city in the country, presents you with a world-famous, emotional representation of the crucifixion of Jesus.

These events and traditions make Easter in Porto a unique and unforgettable experience, combining religious devotion with cultural festivities and culinary delights.

Don’t forget, in almost every corner of the city there is a NorteSoul apartment ready to welcome you and your family next Easter, come and enjoy this truly holy experience!

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Spring brings a special energy to Porto, a city where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously.

This season, the warm weather invites you to explore the natural charms and outdoor spaces that the city has to offer.
The Palácio de Cristal Gardens are a must-see. With stunning views over the River Douro, these gardens are the perfect place for relaxing strolls or picnics surrounded by nature. Another important location is Parque da Cidade, Portugal’s largest urban park, which offers a peaceful haven with green trails and lakes, ideal for nature lovers.
For a unique experience, stroll along the banks of the Douro River at sunset or cross over to Vila Nova de Gaia to enjoy the beauty of the Port wine cellars with the spring landscapes in the background.
After a day of exploring, there’s nothing better than relaxing in a comfortable, well-located accommodation close to your springtime interesting spots.
The NorteSoul Apartments are an excellent choice for those looking for the perfect balance between convenience and local charm. Modern and cozy apartments strategically located so that you can enjoy all that Porto has to offer.
As the sun begins to shine more frequently, we have two apartments with a pleasant outdoor Jacuzzi. At the end of a day of adventures and walks, it will feel good!
Explore Porto this spring and let yourself be enchanted! 🌸
Book your stay at the NorteSoul Apartments and enjoy spring in Porto!
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After an excellent year in 2023, in which overall Portugal saw tourism grow by 13.3% in volume (to 30 million guests) and 20.1% in value (3 billion euros), the year 2024 also seems to have got off to a positive start (2023 data, source: INE).

Preliminary data from the city of Porto indicates a 15% growth in the global market in value. It’s interesting to note that the apartment market is growing by around 25%, meaning that the hotel market where the biggest investments are being made is the one with the lowest levels of growth.

At the intersection of tradition and innovation, the city of Porto enthusiastically welcomed and inaugurated the long-awaited Time Out Market on May 2. For lovers of good food and culinary culture, this new space is an exciting addition to the city’s gastronomic scene, bringing with it the brand of quality and excellence associated with Time Out.

The Time Out name echoes around the world as an authority on culture, entertainment and gastronomy. Now, with its presence in Porto, the magazine is bringing with it a concept that already exists, for example, in Lisbon – the gastronomic market.

Located in a privileged spot in the city, next to the famous São Bento Station, the Time Out Porto Market enchants visitors from the moment they set foot in the place. The vibrant and welcoming atmosphere invites visitors to explore a diverse selection of dishes and flavors, while enjoying the unique architecture of the space.

The market has a capacity of around 650 people and is open every day from 10am until midnight. It has around 14 restaurants and a tasting room at the top of the tower.

Among the highlights of the market are Portuguese chefs who bring with them decades of experience and a palpable passion for local cuisine, such as chef Ricardo Costa, Rui Paula, Vasco Coelho Santos or Rafaela Louzada. There is also a vegetarian restaurant Fava Tonka (chef Nuno Castro), Casa Inês, by Inês Diniz (formerly Casa Aleixo), Meia-Nau, Okra Pizzaria, Tábua Rasa, Brusco Burger and Padaria Ribeiro

Each one offers a unique sensory experience, from reinvented traditional dishes to innovative creations that defy gastronomic expectations.

For visitors, the Time Out Porto Market is much more than just a culinary experience. It’s a dive into the culture and identity of Porto, where aromas and flavors intertwine to tell the story of the city through food. Porto’s Time Out Market is much more than just a place to have a meal. It is a meeting point for food lovers, a reflection of the city’s culinary diversity and richness and a testament to the innovative spirit that is driving Porto’s gastronomic scene to new heights.

The growth of Porto, Madeira and Faro’s Airports leads Portugal to an increase in the number of passengers compared to pre-pandemic values.

The dynamism of Tourism, the University and economic activity in Porto and in the North region is well evidenced by the movement of passengers at Porto Airport. The airport has already recovered pre-pandemic values, registering a growth, in December 2022 compared to the same month of 2019, of 1.7%.

The main operator at the airport, Ryanair, announced that it will open 11 new routes from Porto this summer.