Porto
The Porto Brief: Week of March 22, 2026
Your weekly roundup of life in Porto: Michelin stars, Metro expansion, Bonfim property boom, tax season tips, and the best Saturday market in the north.
Porto
News and developments from Porto, Portugal's second city.
Sports
FC Porto Reach Europa League Quarter-Finals With Dominant Victory Over Stuttgart
FC Porto secured their place in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night, defeating VfB Stuttgart at the Estadio do Dragao and advancing with a convincing aggregate victory that caps one of the club's strongest European campaigns in recent...
Tourism
Gondomar Takes the Douro to Europe's Premier Cruise Festival in Strasbourg
While most Portuguese municipalities attend European travel fairs with generic Portugal branding, Gondomar is taking a different approach. This week, the Porto metropolitan municipality is showcasing the Douro Valley at the Festival de la Croisière...
Porto
Porto Airport Marks 80 Years with Government Growth Pledge
Portugal's Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz, used the 80th anniversary celebration of Porto's Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport to deliver a forceful message: the government intends to place Porto and its surrounding region "at...
Culture
Portugal Gains 11 New Michelin-Starred Restaurants in 2026 Guide
Portugal's culinary reputation reached new heights with the 2026 Michelin Guide, which awarded stars to eleven new restaurants and elevated one establishment to two-star status, bringing the country's total to 53 Michelin-starred venues. The...
Housing
Portugal Rental Market 2026: What the Data Actually Shows
Portugal's rental market is in a complicated moment. After years of runaway price growth that made headlines across Europe, the data from early 2026 shows something more nuanced: rents are
Transport
Porto's Metrobus Launches Today With Free Rides During Trial Phase
Porto's long-anticipated Metrobus service begins operations today, 28 February, marking a significant milestone in the city's public transport modernisation. The service enters a one-month trial phase with free rides for all passengers, running...