Popular AreasDining in OportoOporto's Sights
Take a leisurely stroll through the Ribiera District which is home to a lively market
during the day. This is also popular in the evening for its lively bars and restaurants,
which will keep you well fed and entertained. Climb the 200 steps to the top of Torres
dos Clérigos which is known as being one of the tallest landmarks in the city. Cross
the river to Vila Nova de Gaia which was originally a rival port, and is still the home
of port fortified wine.
Oporto like most Portuguese cities uses a lot of fresh seafood as its culinary theme.
With a prime location close to the sea, fresh seasonal fish is always on the menu.
Another popular dish is tripe which is cooked in red wine with beans, sausage, garlic
and black pepper, to make a delicious regional dish. Ribiera, on the banks of the Douro,
is the best place for restaurants and bars and offers scenic dining and a warm atmosphere.
Visit the Fundação de Serralves art gallery which is full of contemporary work. Discover
the churches of the city like Igreja do Carmo, which was built in 1768, and is styled in
the Portuguese Baroque manner. Cross the river and head to the Mosteiro de Serra do Pilar.
It can be found on the top of a steep hill and gives impressive views over the old city
and Douro River.