Local life Unfiltered

This isn’t the Porto of postcards — it’s the real, lived-in city. Walk through streets where generations of families have…

Sara Riobom
10 de April de 2025

This isn’t the Porto of postcards — it’s the real, lived-in city. Walk through streets where generations of families have built their lives, sip coffee where students sketch and expats mingle, and get a feel for the everyday rhythms that make Bonfim so special.

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