Guide for porto
use it to start to know the city, key points, tips, and essential facts every erasmus student should know.
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porto, portugal
We thought about this guide like something that could help future Erasmus students to have a more clear view of the city. In the following pages you will find useful tips and practical information to better face your Erasmus experience and feel right at home.
GENERAL INFORMATION
📆 Check the weather before traveling. 👚 Pack versatile layered clothing.
✈️ Valid passport and visa if applicable. 📑 Bring digital and physical copies.
📅 Check holidays and local festivals. 🛑 Some days everything may be closed.
Weather
Documentation
Special dates
🚨 Essential in case of emergencies. 🧾 Check full coverage.
💱 Exchange some money before the trip. 💳 Carry card and local cash.
💬 Learn basic phrases. 📱 Use offline translation apps.
Health insurance
Language
Currency
what to see and do
Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina
Igreja Paroquial de São Nicolau
Ribeira neighbourhood
Bolhao, near the metro's exit
Igreja dos Carmelitas
Capela de Fradelos
near Trindade metro's exit
what to see and do
Ribeira
Jardim do Morro
the fastest and easiest way to go there is to take the funicular.
jardim do morro metro's exit
Palacio da bolsa
Camara Municipal do Porto
ribeira's neighbourhood.
Aliados, near the metro's exit
what to see and do
Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos
Shopping centre
ViaCatarina shopping and Northeshopping.
Near Sao Bento
Matosinhos
Livraria Lello
Sometimes is also called "Harry Potter library", founded in 1906 it's considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
It's a Porto's district, which isn't very far from the city centre. It's famous for its beaches where people usually surf.
what to eat
It is a hearty stew made with beef tripe, white beans, and various types of pork such as chouriço and ham, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, and spices. This dish has strong historical significance, and the people of Porto are nicknamed “tripeiros” (“tripe eaters”) because of their long-standing connection to this traditional recipe.
Bacalhau is salted and dried cod and is one of the most iconic ingredients in the cuisine of Portugal. Before cooking, it is soaked in water to remove excess salt. It is very versatile and used in many traditional recipes, such as baked with potatoes, prepared with cream, or shredded and mixed with eggs and potatoes.
It is a rich, hot sandwich made with sliced bread filled with different types of meat (such as steak, ham, and fresh sausage), covered with melted cheese, and topped with a thick, spicy sauce made from tomato and beer. It is usually served with French fries and, in some versions, a fried egg on top.
The pastel de nata is a small Portuguese pastry made of crispy puff pastry filled with egg custard, sugar and cream, baked at high heat until it develops its characteristic lightly caramelized top. It originated in Lisbon and is one of the iconic desserts of Portugal.
Bacalhau
Pastel de nata
Francesinha
Tripas à moda
Salted, savory and loved all year round
A Porto classic: rich saucy and unapologetically indulgent
A comforting taste of tradition
Small, golden, unforgettable
Transport
Regional train
Sao Bento' station.
Urban metro
The fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way to get around the city without getting stuck in traffic.
Local bus
Ideal for exploring less touristy areas.
The Erasmus experience represents a significant opportunity for personal growth. Living abroad allows you to become more independent, learning to manage your daily life and responsibilities on your own. At the same time, the constant use of a foreign language helps improve your language skills in a natural and concrete way. Exposure to a new culture also fosters greater open-mindedness and a new sense of self-awareness. For these reasons, Erasmus is not just a study experience, but a profoundly enriching journey, and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Anna and Martina
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Guide for porto
use it to start to know the city, key points, tips, and essential facts every erasmus student should know.
start
porto, portugal
We thought about this guide like something that could help future Erasmus students to have a more clear view of the city. In the following pages you will find useful tips and practical information to better face your Erasmus experience and feel right at home.
GENERAL INFORMATION
📆 Check the weather before traveling. 👚 Pack versatile layered clothing.
✈️ Valid passport and visa if applicable. 📑 Bring digital and physical copies.
📅 Check holidays and local festivals. 🛑 Some days everything may be closed.
Weather
Documentation
Special dates
🚨 Essential in case of emergencies. 🧾 Check full coverage.
💱 Exchange some money before the trip. 💳 Carry card and local cash.
💬 Learn basic phrases. 📱 Use offline translation apps.
Health insurance
Language
Currency
what to see and do
Capela das Almas de Santa Catarina
Igreja Paroquial de São Nicolau
Ribeira neighbourhood
Bolhao, near the metro's exit
Igreja dos Carmelitas
Capela de Fradelos
near Trindade metro's exit
what to see and do
Ribeira
Jardim do Morro
the fastest and easiest way to go there is to take the funicular.
jardim do morro metro's exit
Palacio da bolsa
Camara Municipal do Porto
ribeira's neighbourhood.
Aliados, near the metro's exit
what to see and do
Igreja e Torre dos Clérigos
Shopping centre
ViaCatarina shopping and Northeshopping.
Near Sao Bento
Matosinhos
Livraria Lello
Sometimes is also called "Harry Potter library", founded in 1906 it's considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
It's a Porto's district, which isn't very far from the city centre. It's famous for its beaches where people usually surf.
what to eat
It is a hearty stew made with beef tripe, white beans, and various types of pork such as chouriço and ham, slowly cooked with onions, garlic, and spices. This dish has strong historical significance, and the people of Porto are nicknamed “tripeiros” (“tripe eaters”) because of their long-standing connection to this traditional recipe.
Bacalhau is salted and dried cod and is one of the most iconic ingredients in the cuisine of Portugal. Before cooking, it is soaked in water to remove excess salt. It is very versatile and used in many traditional recipes, such as baked with potatoes, prepared with cream, or shredded and mixed with eggs and potatoes.
It is a rich, hot sandwich made with sliced bread filled with different types of meat (such as steak, ham, and fresh sausage), covered with melted cheese, and topped with a thick, spicy sauce made from tomato and beer. It is usually served with French fries and, in some versions, a fried egg on top.
The pastel de nata is a small Portuguese pastry made of crispy puff pastry filled with egg custard, sugar and cream, baked at high heat until it develops its characteristic lightly caramelized top. It originated in Lisbon and is one of the iconic desserts of Portugal.
Bacalhau
Pastel de nata
Francesinha
Tripas à moda
Salted, savory and loved all year round
A Porto classic: rich saucy and unapologetically indulgent
A comforting taste of tradition
Small, golden, unforgettable
Transport
Regional train
Sao Bento' station.
Urban metro
The fastest, cheapest, and most efficient way to get around the city without getting stuck in traffic.
Local bus
Ideal for exploring less touristy areas.
The Erasmus experience represents a significant opportunity for personal growth. Living abroad allows you to become more independent, learning to manage your daily life and responsibilities on your own. At the same time, the constant use of a foreign language helps improve your language skills in a natural and concrete way. Exposure to a new culture also fosters greater open-mindedness and a new sense of self-awareness. For these reasons, Erasmus is not just a study experience, but a profoundly enriching journey, and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Anna and Martina