Intrigo

Miragaia


What's not to love about the sensational views over the rooftops and down to the river from the terrace of this tucked-away cafe, fitted out with a mishmash of vintage furnishings? Reached via a flight of steps, it puts its own riff on Portuguese flavours: from salt-cod fritters with grape jam to slow-cooked black pork cheek with sheep's cheese.


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3. Museu das Marionetas

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4. Igreja de São Pedro de Miragaia

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5. Jardim das Virtudes

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8. Casa da Rua São Miguel

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