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Electric Music Festival is back in town
The music of Matthew Herbert, Kiasmos, Moodymann or Inner City come together in the Electric Music Festival in Porto, from 26 to 28 July, at Parque da Pasteleira.
Santo António Hospital in Porto is the best in the country
The Santo António General Hospital (HGSA) was considered the best in the country for the 5th consecutive year, regarding performance level, following the multinational company IASIST latest review, in the context of the performance evaluation of the largest hospitals in Portugal.
Meet the Liber Pater, one of the most curious and most expensive wines in Bordeaux
From 21 to 24 February, the magnificent Stock Exchange Palace will host the 16th edition of The Wine Essence Porto, surely the most eagerly-anticipated occasion of the wine events calendar in Portugal featuring big ticket bottles and inspiring tastings.
Flea Market at Silo Auto offers more than you can bargain
The February edition of the Flea Market takes place on 16th February at the Silo Auto. Between 2 pm and 7 pm, there's plenty of time to strolling around and find a variety of goods, memorabilia and vintage items, while enjoying a magnificent landscape scenario of the city of Porto, as the market is held at the Silo Auto 7th floor.
Baby streak fish is the newest resident at Sea Life Porto
There is a new resident at Sea Life Porto, the first one to be born in captivity. The baby streak of the fish species Rhinoptera bonasus, better known as Cownose ray, was born in September in the Sea Life Aquarius in Porto, and it is now, for the first time, shown to the public.
Carnival workshop at Bolhão Temporary Market
It is Carnival season at Bolhão Temporary Market and there will be carnival activities to display imagination on the topic of fishmonger's stalls and the fish from the sea and from the river. The workshop happens on 9 February and starts at 3 pm. Entrance, as usual, is free.
Technological platform H2 Porto is spotlighted as Best Strategic Tools
The technological platform H2 Porto is as management tool that comprises not only the management of the water supply, the waste water systems and the rain water network, but also the streams and beaches of Porto and collects information from 22 different origins to over 400 users.
Porto Belo Market is a shopper's paradise
If you happen to be in Porto on Saturday 9 February, Porto Belo Market is a must-see in the city. From 10 am to 7 pm, you can find anything in the stalls of this ancient city market, which is inspired by the London-based PortoBello.
A welcome harbinger of spring in the city of Porto
A stroll amongst tulips bursting in colours might just be what one needs to brighten grimmer days, namely at Garden Marques de Oliveira, also known as Garden of S. Lázaro, which is also the oldest garden in Porto. Here, residents and tourists alike see them at their best advantage.
North Music Festival is a must pick event in Porto
The third edition of North Music Festival is back to welcome the best of rock and indie in Porto and pulls unparalleled line-ups such as Capitão Fausto, Franz Ferdinand and Bastille. Set up your agenda for 24 and 25 May at Porto Customs Building. Early birds till 17 February.