Timeline
09:00
Begin at the Museu Militar do Porto. Explore the military history exhibits at your own pace. Arriving at opening time helps avoid the midday crowds.
09:15
Walk 3 minutes to Nova Era for a light lunch. This regional restaurant is open from 09:00 to 00:00, making it a convenient spot for an early meal with homemade quality.
09:45
Head to ViaCatarina Shopping. This medium-sized centre uses the difference in elevation between Via Santa Catarina and Rua de Fernandes Tomas to create spectacular results. It is open until 20:00 on weekdays.
10:30
Walk 17 minutes WNW to Mercado do Bolhão. This traditional market of fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat reopened after major refurbishment in 2022. It is a great place to see the city’s daily rhythm.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to the market involves some elevation changes. Wear comfortable shoes. Nova Era and ViaCatarina are close to the start, while Mercado do Bolhão is a short walk further on.
Check before you go
- Nova Era is open daily from 09:00 to 00:00.
- ViaCatarina Shopping is open Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 and Sat Sun & holidays 09:00–17:00.
- The Museu Militar do Porto is the starting point; check its specific opening hours as they are not provided in the context.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Porto (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).