Downtown Porto, with streets almost entirely dedicated to commerce, is an authentic open-air shopping center. The center of all this excitement is Rua de Santa Catarina, every day invaded by a sea of people, looking for something to buy or just to walk around. It is in Baixa (Downtown) that you can also find the oldest and most typical cafés and pastry shops in Porto, which were once the scene of lively gatherings. Café Majestic, Confeitaria Ateneia and Café A Brasileira are a good example. With the day almost over and the shops closed, the entertainment moves to the theaters …
It is thought that this castle was built in the 10th or 11th century by Muslims, having served as a military refuge to support Silves Castle. Today only a few walls and a cistern remain, hidden in the middle of vegetation and between cork oaks.
The champagne bar downtown is a unique space of the city of Porto. Where once there was an old furniture store, today you can enjoy a good champagne or sparkling wine, along with some snacks, like tapas or cheeses.
It is a kind of a Mexican tavern. Although it is small, the fact that is works with open doors makes it a meeting point for many people. The music is varied. Open from 18h to 2h.
