Sofia Kendall

Porto

Spotter since 2015

About me

About me
Even though I’m a genuine ‘Portuense’ (meaning born and raised in Porto), my mother’s side of the family comes from Switzerland and my father's side from England, a great mixture don’t you think? Adding to my multiculturalist environment, I’ve worked abroad for a few years in Angola and Slovakia.

Travelling far away at least once a year is my biggest passion. Life taught me that the more I’m out of my comfort zone, the better, as it makes me get to know myself more.

I always have a smile on my face, and by being an outspoken person I’m always out and about eager for new cool places to hang out at. Restaurants have a huge role in my life as I love to try new tastes, new smells, new spots, new recipes.

Other passions are photography and social media!

Why Porto?
The experience of living abroad made me appreciate my city even more, missing my Porto lifestyle a lot while I was away. Over the last 10 years, Porto has developed incredibly. Since I came back, in 2009, I've been experiencing this transformation first hand, as new things/places keep popping up and making this city even livelier day by day.

Porto is a charming, welcoming city, making it a pleasure to get lost in those typical downtown streets with so much history and details to offer; to just walk into almost anywhere and have a delicious meal; or just to relax by river or the marvelous beaches. There are plenty of things to enjoy once you’re here.

Where can you find me online?
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My spots (17)

Roasted-Chestnuts

Roasted Chestnuts – When tradition persists

The salted "Roasted Chestnuts" in Porto is a real tradition. It's something we just can't live without once the summer leaves the city...

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Snacks

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Sofia

Kendall

Feb 4, 2025
Portarossa

Portarossa – Little Italy

"Portarossa" in Porto is a thoughtfully decorated restaurant with a glimpse of modern Italy - cozy and familiar. Whenever possible I try to stay outside...

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Restaurants

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Sofia

Kendall

Feb 2, 2025
Cruel

Cruel – How cruel can one get?

"Cruel" is a themed restaurant in Porto where I can get my adventure level tested - there are three sorts: the fearful, the cautious and the cruel ones...

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Restaurants

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Sofia

Kendall

Feb 2, 2025
Pimenta-Rosa

Pimenta Rosa – Home baked cake heaven

"Pimenta Rosa" in Porto is a cafe that has a homely feel to it; it makes me lose track of time. My favorite cake is the cinnamon and apple and the nut one.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Sofia

Kendall

Feb 2, 2025
Bonaparte

Bonaparte – Perfect pub

"Bonaparte", a typical Irish pub in Porto is what we can almost call an institution among locals. I honestly don't remember when I first visited it...

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Bars

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Sofia

Kendall

Feb 2, 2025
Rosa-et-Al

Rosa et Al – Guesthouse with the cosiest café

"Rosa et Al" Porto is an amazing B&B and brunch spot. It's my favorite quiet place to have a good tea and read a book! My tip: the Arlington egg.

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Sofia

Kendall

Dec 9, 2024
Molhe-Lighthouse

Molhe Lighthouse – Inhale and exhale quietness

The "Molhe Lighthouse" Porto is one of my favourite spots to visit on a walk. I love to take a seat on the edge and just hear the sea and the fishermen...

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Relaxing

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Sofia

Kendall

Dec 9, 2024
Bombonaria-Bonitos

Bombonaria Bonitos – Chocolate paradise

"Bombonaria" Bonitos Porto is a chocolatier that looks like a chocolate box itself, with the dark green and gold on the windows...

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Shopping

By

Sofia

Kendall

Dec 9, 2024

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