Porto Magnets

Porto is beautiful I was born and raised here, and I can’t get tired of it. The city has a mystical vibe that it’s hard to put in words. The morning fog, the tiny downtown streets, the narrow houses, the retired ladies at the grocery shop, the seagulls stealing tourists' food… just to name a few of its special delights. And I’m not even referencing the food!

Yes but, what are these chips, made from?

A city print representing “Ribeira”, one of Porto’s most beautiful neighborhoods. As one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, the area is filled with winding medieval streets and small cobblestone alleyways. A definite must-visit in the city!

Bridge in Porto Ponte Luiz 1

Porto Portugal

Ribeira in Porto

Porto riverbank

Potato

An homage to the city of Porto (Oporto) and the beautiful D. Luis Bridge (Ponte Luiz I / Luís I).

A beautiful scenic shot of Porto in Portugal.

Tram In Porto, Portugal

Porto

Santa Justa Lift in Porto

famous bridge in Porto

Porto is the new Miami

Vintage railroad travel poster from Porto, Portugal. Porto a famosa região do vinho Companhia dos Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses. Published in 1929.

Famous cities skyline in watercolor.

Porto Painting

Porto Cityhall

He produced some very impressive bubbles...

it was interesting to see what happened to the bubbles as they drifted along the street...

View of Porto (including the Cathedral) and Gaia from Torre dos Clérigos.

View of Porto (left) and Vila Nova de Gaia (right). Between them River Douro and Dom Luis I bridge Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

"I pay a dollar for the chips, the chips get stuck, the manager gets my dollar, and I get no chips."

The part which is designated as World Cultural Heritage.

Porto Novo City.

Well, not quite, but still pretty derelict. But they still have a certain charm.

Porto Harbor

Porto Painting

The River Douro and the harbour front which is part of the World Cultural Heritage.

A typical sight in the old centre - houses decorated with tiles lit by the early evening sun.

Something you see a lot in Porto - a recently renovated house and shop next to a completely abandoned and empty building.

Travel posters inspired by the most beautiful places in our world and off it.

It is amazing how many different colours and hues you find in the facades of buildings in Porto - exemplified here by one small block of very individual town houses.

The light reflected in the many windows in the picture caught my eye...

One of the many old side streets in the medieval area of Porto Portugal