Porto

Porto, commonly referred to as the second capital of Portugal, is a huge and ancient city, accented by the Douro river. Lively and vibrant, Porto is always on the vanguard of scientific and cultural events. In the summer, one can enjoy a great variety of live music on the city streets as well as some of the finest street comedians.

Located in Porto is the University of Porto, which is one of the most prestigious universities in the country. In the realm of gastronomy, there is the chance to taste the famous “francesinhas”, a specialty in Porto.

At night, the city teems with locals and visitors. Starting late, the nightlife activities extend into dawn. There are plenty of pubs where one can listen to traditional Fado, while others feature Blues, Soul, Jazz, etc.