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World's Sexiest Affordable Destinations
Frederic Lagrange
Porto, Portugal
Why Go Now: World-renowned architects are adding 21st-century design to the medieval landscape of Portugal’s second-largest city—the Casa da Música theater by Rem Koolhaas and the Serralves Contemporary Art Museum by Pritzker Prize–winning Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza.
The Details: If you want to stay in the old part of town, the Pestana Porto (doubles from $226) is a boutique property with balconies overlooking the Douro River. Or check in to the intimate Guest House Douro (doubles from $185), where eight light-filled rooms have large French windows and marble baths. The best restaurants and bars are concentrated in the tony Foz district. At the beachside ShiS (dinner for two $100), you’ll find Asian-inflected Portuguese dishes such as crab risotto with avocado ice cream. A stone’s throw away is Praia Da Luz (dinner for two $65), a casual steak house where the water laps right up to your table. In the heart of Porto, stop by the 88-year-old Café Majestic for traditional rabanadas (mini French toast).
T+L Tip: Don’t miss Livraria Lello, a neo-Gothic bookstore with soaring interiors and a stained-glass skylight.
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Open / ClosePorto?
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A lot to see and do in Porto
If you go to Porto you have to do a river cruise on the Douro and visit the major attractions. There's a new touristic offer - called Porto VIP Passport - that for €39 lets you see/do 8 of the most interesting activities in Porto, from a visit to Casa da Música, entrance on Porto's Sea Life or the said river cruise with Douro Azul. For the wine lovers, a visit to the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia and a port wine tasting is essential. For those who like to enjoy the wine without going on guided... Read More
City Tours in Porto
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Trintaeum: The Coolest and Sexiest Bar in Oporto
If you really want to try one of the sexiest spots in Oporto, you can't miss Trintaeum (31) at Passeio Alegre, a trendy bar right in front of the river, well known for being the best place to listen to the best music in town. At Trintaeum you can listen to the best electronic, house and techno music, as well as the best disco, soul and funk. For more than 14 years, Trintaeum has received the best world DJs and producers, such as Moodymann, Carl Craig, Jazzanova, Bozou Bajou, Lindstrom, Prins ... Read More
The coolest side of Porto
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They do all the work for you searching new places and new experiences that are really cool, with great people and positive spirit, with a high sense of design and architectural references, with an ambience that awakens all the senses, with an absolute quality of products and service or with a friendly atmosphere. An insider cool urban style guide for you to experience Porto like a local ...
Sexy dining at Buhle
I was in Porto this summer and had the best meal in a two week trip (8 cities) at Buhle. The ambiance is very chill, sleek and sexy! The food and service was amazing as well!
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