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Porto charms visitors during the day and entertains them at night. With its wide array of clubs
and bars, this city will not disappoint those looking for a great night out.
The hub of nightlife is the
Ribeira
district in the old downtown area of the city. This district is
filled with a large selection of small cafés, bars and clubs, all within walking distance of each
other. If one gets too crowded, simply move on to the next. Rua Galeria de Paris and Rua
Candido dos Reis are two of the area's liveliest streets, and the same is true when the sun goes
down and everyone's in the mood to be sipping at local bars and lounges. The Ribeira district
also features live fado music venues and casual bars.
Like other Portuguese, the locals of Porto enjoy a late dinner and usually hit the town after 11
p.m. Dress to impress and be prepared for a long night of fun because many parties will last
until sunrise.
For those looking for an intense clubbing experience, the
Foz
district and the Matosinhos
suburb are it. The two best clubs in Porto, Estado Novo and Industria, can be found here.
Estado Novo, located in Matosinhos, is near the ocean and is one of the most popular clubs in
the area. Enjoy a mix of house and pop music in the large dance area and five bars or catch
your breath on the chairs and sofas on the upper level, overlooking the dance floor. Industria
boasts a world-renowned DJ throwing down a mix of reggae, house, and electro music.
Partygoers can dance until sunrise with a crowd of over a thousand in this fast-paced, intense
club.
