Porto is a vibrant city that captivates us with its flavors, aromas, and history. If you're looking for an itinerary that combines historical charm with gourmet experiences and sophistication, this is the perfect guide for your next getaway.
1. An olfactory experience: Scenting Store
Begin your journey exploring the sense of smell at Scenting.
- What awaits you: Sophisticated fragrances for home and body. The highlight is the Perfume Customization Station, where you can create your own scent, becoming a co-creator of your Gaucho olfactory memory.
- To take home: A perfume that "tells your story" from Porto.
- Where: Rua da Conceição 66 4050-214 Porto
2. A Journey Through Time and Tradition: The Fantastic World of the Portuguese Sardine
Step into a space that's a true celebration of color and history. The Fantastic World of the Portuguese Sardine elevates canned goods to a work of art.
- What awaits you: An environment that evokes the atmosphere of a circus, full of light and movement. The focus is on the iconic sardine cans, each associated with a birth year and a relevant event from that date.
- Interesting fact: It's a place to visit to find a unique souvenir from your birth year, with a dose of nostalgia and Portuguese culinary culture.
- Where: Largo dos Lóios 1, 4050-613 Porto
3. The Gourmet Touch in a Tube: Half a Dozen
Venture into Meia Dúzia, a brand that revolutionized the way we look at jams and sweets.
- What awaits you: Portuguese flavors in tubes inspired by the world of painting. You'll find bold and unique combinations of fruits, wines, and spices.
- Tip: Visit the store to sample and create your personalized pack of 3 or 6 flavors. It's the ideal gourmet gift to share the tastes of Portugal.
- Where: Rua das Flores 171, 4050-266 Porto
4. An Intense Pleasure: Ecuador Chocolate Shop
For chocolate lovers, Chocolataria Equador is an essential stop to awaken the palate with handcrafted chocolate.
- What awaits you: An incredible variety of bonbons, truffles, bars, and thick-textured hot chocolates (perfect for colder days). The "Bean to Boutique" concept guarantees quality and a passion for cocoa.
- To prove it: Be sure to try the most original creations.
- Where: Rua de Sá da Bandeira 637, 4000-453 Porto
5. The Icy Sweetness: Creamy
No dessert itinerary is complete without ice cream! At Cremosi, you'll find the perfect haven for a handcrafted treat.
- What awaits you: Artisanal ice creams, produced with dedication and in small batches, guaranteeing the quality of the ingredients. In addition to ice cream, you can also enjoy crepes, waffles, and pancakes.
- Tip: Sometimes they assemble the ice creams on a cold stone.
- Where: R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 342, 4000-069 Porto
6. The Luxury and Literary Retreat: Wine & Books Hotel
After a day of discoveries and delights, relax in elegance and sophistication at the Wine & Books Porto Hotel.
- What awaits you: A 5-star hotel that combines the best of both worlds: wine and books. Enjoy a serene urban retreat with contemporary design, where literature and the wine culture of Porto meet.
- Amenities: It features a spa for relaxation with massages and facials, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a restaurant that celebrates local cuisine and premium Portuguese wine.
- Where: R. de José Falcão 39 41, 4050-526 Porto
