Vasco Figueiredo Teles

Porto

Spotter since 2013

About me

About me
I was born in Porto, along with the '77 vintage wine crop. The city was always like a given fact to me until I went away. I studied abroad (missed the ocean), and worked in Lisbon for some time (almost as abroad).

I love outside life, which sometimes in Porto can be hard when the rainy days seem endless. I travel quite often, mainly for work, but even then I always get at least a few times to go explore a bit. I love travelling, of course. It would be my favourite hobby if I didn't like photography so much.

I'm married, have a son who was born 2012, 3 dogs, I work in technology planning, and I'm studying for my PhD (I hope I finish one day).

Why Porto?

  • Porto is unique!
  • It’s joyful and full of life during those yellow sunny days, and very introspective and melancholic in the grey, rainy, foggy days.
  • I love its incredible views, the river, the sea, the houses, the narrow streets, the light, the shops, the caffés, the ”tascas”, the people!
  • I love its life, downtown, uptown, or at the sea shore.
  • It’s increasingly active, vibrant, and young.
  • I love its food, its traditional restaurants or the new spots.
  • I love talking about it and to show people around.
  • I love that people love it!

My spots (19)

Portuguese Centre of Photography

Go to jail!

"The Portuguese Centre of Photography" in Porto is located in an ex-prison in the centre. Protip: go all the way down the street at the building's left side.

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Art & culture

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

CC Bombarda

Not your regular shopping mall

"CC Bombard" in Porto is a small "shopping mall" that will surprise you with its originality, concept and products. My favourite shop there is Vertigo.

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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

Padaria Ribeiro

Pastry perfected over 100 years

"Padaria Ribeiro" isn't just a bakery - it's an icon of the city! I imagine they have been perfecting their pastry recipes since the 19th century...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

Foz, Porto's seafront

Beaches north to south

Foz and Porto's seafront is definitely for me my favourite part of the city! In summer it can get crowded, but that's because it's Porto at its best!

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Bars
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Relaxing
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Restaurants

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

Café Piolho

A century old students' caffè

"Café Piolho" has been the centre of Porto students' nightlife for over a century. The first cafe to have electricity and TV, it's a living part of history.

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Art & culture
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

Porto Belo

Beautiful Porto flea market

"Porto Belo" (literally: beautiful Porto!) is a traditional flea market located in a beautiful neighborhood. Enjoy the great weather, the sun and the music!

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Coffee & tea
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Relaxing
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Shopping

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

Siza Vieira’s Porto

The city as sketch book

Porto is home to Portugal's most well-known and awarded architect, Siza Vieira. You can find his masterpieces sprinkled all over the city.

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Art & culture

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Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

Edíficio Transparente

Glass building at sea side

The "Edíficio Transparente" in Porto is a strange glass building with 4 floors, pleasant restaurant, cafes - and one of my favorite ocean views in the city.

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Coffee & tea
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Restaurants
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Snacks

By

Vasco

Figueiredo Teles

Feb 10, 2025

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