Out of doors

Asprela Central Park opens to the city with another six hectares of green space

It is now completed, in a joint effort by Porto City Hall, University of Porto (U.Porto) and the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (P.Porto), for the installation of an urban park of excellence on the university campus of Asprela

Fashion industry wears Porto’s DNA again

In the 50th Edition, Portugal Fashion chooses the colors of maturity, optimism, and economic and social importance.

Porto raised “Uma voz pela paz” (a voice for peace) in Ukraine

Proceeds were entirely given to the Ukrainian Red Cross, Voices of Children and UBTS Emergency Center.

The repair of the ceiling and roof of S. Bento train station is concluded

A true tourist attraction, its monumental tile panels are again fully visible, now that the repair of the ceiling and roof of the railway station is over.

Travelling between Porto and Vigo on the Celta train is cheaper until June

The promotion also includes connections from Porto to Santiago de Compostela (where the celebrations of the Jacobean year are being held), via Vigo.

Thousands of tulips cover the city with a blanket of color

Originally from Turkey, it is traditionally known as the symbol of the Netherlands, but, these days, it decorates flowerpots, gardens, and public parks in Porto.

Camellias are once again in full bloom in Porto

The flowering of the camellias is scheduled for the 5th and the 6th of March, at Alfândega do Porto.

QSP Summit is back to discuss growth and sustainability

Under the theme “Building Sustainable Growth”, the QSP Summit returns between the 28th and the 30th of June. The opening ceremony is scheduled for Teatro Rivoli.

Enjoy the weekend and explore another edition of Jardim da Água

This Saturday, the entertainment programme “Jardim da Água” returns, with proposals for the whole family, to Parque das Águas, where you can find rare plants, old fountains, ancient city fountains and the best of Urban art.

JN North Festival is back to Alfândega do Porto

Scheduled for the 26th, 27th and 28th of May at Alfândega do Porto, the JN North Festival, formerly the North Music Festival, features Tricky, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Waterboys and Ornatos Violeta. A total of 14 new names have been announced to join the previously confirmed ones, in a line-up that is being revealed.