--- title: Blog description: "Explore the Vila Foz Hotel & Spa blog and discover guides about Porto, Foz do Douro, gastronomy, events, experiences, and inspiration for your next trip." keywords: "Vila Foz Hotel & Spa blog, Porto, Foz do Douro, luxury hotel Porto, Porto guide, Porto gastronomy, Porto restaurants, Porto experiences, Porto events, Douro Valley" seo_title: "Articles about Porto, Gastronomy, Travel and Experiences" url: https://vilafozspa-hotel.guestcentric.net/en/blog-vila-foz language: en is_homepage: false hotel: "Vila Foz Hotel & Spa" city: Porto country: Portugal phone: "351 222 449 700" email: vilafoz@vilafozhotel.pt --- [Brand logo](/) - [Rooms](/hotel-rooms) - [Restaurants & Bar](/restaurant-and-bar) - [Spa Vila Foz](/spa) - [Experiences](/experiences) - [Special Offers](/hotel-special-offers) - [Vouchers](/hotel-products) - [Meetings & Events](/hotel-meetings-and-events) - [en](/blog-vila-foz) - [fr](/fr/blogue-vila-foz) - [pt](/pt/blogue-vila-foz) - [es](/es/blogue-vila-foz) [Brand logo](/) # Blog Welcome to the Vila Foz Blog, a space dedicated to discovering Porto, Foz do Douro, and Northern Portugal through carefully selected stories, suggestions, and experiences. ### Gastronomy Vila Foz Discover the restaurants, Chef Arnaldo Azevedo, and the gastronomic vision of Vila Foz. #### PORTO AND GASTRONOMY Traditional flavors and new trends [Read Article](/oporto-and-gastronomy-traditional-flavors-and-new-trends) #### From Our Chef, Especially For You We have a Christmas present for you! Chef Arnaldo Azevedo shared with us the recipe for his unmistakable French toast (which is in our letter throughout the year). Find out all about the flavors that inhabit the Chef's Christmas memories and let yourself be tempted by this special version of one of the most typical sweets of Portuguese desserts. [Read Article](/of-our-chef-especially-for-you) #### Arnaldo Azevedo The Michelin Chef who washed ashore at Foz do Porto. [Read Article](/arnaldo-azevedo-o-chef-michelin-que-deu-a-costa-na-foz-do-porto) --- ### Experiences Get inspired to experience the best of Porto and the region during your stay. #### Porto’s Atlantic coast in summer **Beaches, promenades and seaside life** [Read article](/portos-atlantic-coast-in-summer-beaches-promenades-and-seaside-life) #### A GUIDE TO RELAXATION Through the introspection of Fernando Pessoa [Read article](/leisure-charms-in-porto-a-guide-to-relaxing-by-fernando-pessoa) [/the-serralves-park-in-the-literary-style-of-jane-austen](/the-serralves-park-in-the-literary-style-of-jane-austen) #### The Serralves Park In the literary style of Jane Austen* [Read Article](/a-season-to-take-care-of-yourself-wellness-experiences-in-porto) --- ### Douro River Mouth Discover the neighborhood where Vila Foz is located. #### SUMMER AT THE MOUTH OF THE DOURO RIVER A seaside guide in Porto [Read article](/summer-in-foz-do-douro-a-seaside-guide-in-porto) #### Discover the mouth of the Douro An unmissable itinerary through Porto [Read Article](/discover-foz-do-douro-an-essential-tour-of-porto) #### Porto's Climate: from the Sun to the Mists of the Douro Through the eyes of Siza Vieira* [Read Article](/the-climate-of-porto-from-sun-to-the-douro-mists) #### Matosinhos Market Just a ten-minute drive from Vila Foz Hotel & Spa, the Matosinhos Market is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the region. [Read Article](/matosinhos-market-diversity-and-vitality-in-one-space) #### From Matosinhos to Foz - Part 1: Matosinhos A 7 km route from Matosinhos to Foz do Porto, a route with tradition, history and sea air! [Read Article](/a-7-kms-route-from-matosinhos-to-foz-do-porto) #### From Matosinhos to Foz - Part 2: Foz do Douro A 7km route from Matosinhos to Foz do Porto, a route with tradition, history and sea air! [Read Article](/2-a-7-kms-route-from-matosinhos-to-foz-do-porto) #### The fishermen of Foz do Douro In the literary style of Leo Tolstoy* [Read Article](/the-fishermen-of-foz-do-douro-in-the-literary-style-of-leo-tolstoy) --- ### Harbor Guides for exploring the city. [/september-in-porto-because-its-one-of-the-best-times-to-visit-the-undefeated-city](/september-in-porto-because-its-one-of-the-best-times-to-visit-the-undefeated-city) [/extended-summer-stays-in-porto-living-like-a-local](/extended-summer-stays-in-porto-living-like-a-local) #### DISCOVER PORTO Exclusive itineraries to visit the city in style [Read Article](/from-the-vineyard-to-the-glass-port-wine-s-fascinating-history) #### STREETS AND SQUARES OF PORTO A look at the public spaces that define the city. [Read Article](/porto-s-streets-and-squares-a-look-into-public-spaces-that-define-the-city) [/spring-in-porto-an-awakening-to-renewal-and-well-being](/spring-in-porto-an-awakening-to-renewal-and-well-being) #### PORTO VELHO: A JOURNEY For the essence of the city [Read Article](/porto-velho-a-journey-through-the-essence-of-the-city) #### WINTER GETAWAYS IN PORTO Rest and well-being by the sea. [Read Article](/winter-getaways-in-porto-pause-and-well-being-by-the-sea) #### 'HISTORY OF PORT' **Unraveling mysteries and charms through the feelings of Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen*** [Read article](/porto-s-history-unveiling-mysteries-and-charms-through-sophia-de-mello-breyner-andresen-s-sentiments) #### CINEMATICS OF PORTO The city through the lens of Manoel de Oliveira [Read Article](/porto-s-cinematics-the-city-through-the-lens-of-manoel-de-oliveira) #### World Travel Awards Porto wins award for best European city by the sea in the tourism “oscars” [Read Article](/porto-wins-award-for-best-european-seaside-city-at-tourism-oscars) #### SÃO BENTO STATION In the literary style of Virginia Woolf* [Read Article](/the-sao-bento-station-in-the-literary-style-of-virginia-woolf) #### THE MAGIC OF MUSIC IN THE LITERARY STYLE OF A MEMORY BY JOSÉ SARAMAGO* [Read Article](/the-magic-of-music-in-the-literary-style-of-a-memoria-by-jose-saramago) --- ### Gastronomy & Wines A journey through the flavors of the region. #### WEEKEND GETAWAY IN PORTO The wellness retreat of Vila Foz. [Read Article](/porto-as-gastronomic-destination-atlantic-seasonal-flavours) #### FROM THE VINEYARD TO THE GLASS The fascinating history of port wine [Read article](/from-the-vineyard-to-the-glass-port-wine-s-fascinating-history) #### The Cod In the literary style of Eça de Queirós* [Read Article](/o-bacalhau-in-the-literary-style-of-eca-de-queiros) #### PORT WINE The Enchantment – Or When Port Wine Meets the City that Baptized It, in the literary style of Jorge Amado [Read Article](/port-wine-in-the-literary-style-of-jorge-amado) #### FRANCESINHA IN THE LITERARY STYLE OF BOCAGE [Read Article](/francesinha-in-the-literary-style-of-bocage) #### VINHO VERDE In the literary style of John Steinbeck [Read Article](/vinho-verde-in-the-literary-style-of-john-steinbeck) --- ### Heritage & Culture The history, architecture, and traditions of Porto. #### Porto, this city we love Porto is a special city that combines exceptionally history and tradition. It’s a city that lives in the present, but that has been able to maintain its roots, keeping it authentic and genuine. A city anchored in the past but projected in the future. [Read Article](/port-this-city-that-we-love) #### Fado in Porto In the literary style of Charles Baudelaire* [Read Article](/fado-in-porto-in-the-literary-style-of-charles-baudelaire) #### Tripas à Moda do Porto In the Literary Style of Luis de Camões* [Read Article](/porto-style-tripes-a-gastronomiic-epic) #### The Clérigos Tower Revisited in the literary style of Frank Kafka* [Read Article](/the-clerigos-tower-revisited-in-the-literary-style-of-frank-kafka) #### Porto's Ribeira In the literary style of Luis Sepúlveda* [Read Article](/portos-ribeira-in-the-literary-style-of-luis-sepulveda) --- ### Northern Portugal Suggestions for exploring the region. #### GUIMARÃES In the literary style of Clarice Lispector* [Read Article](/guimaraes-in-the-literary-style-of-clarice-lispector) #### Gerês In the literary style of Henry David Thoreau* [Read Article](/geres-in-the-literary-style-of-henry-david-thoreau) #### THE DOURO VALLEY In the literary style of J. R. R. Tolkien* [Read Article](/the-douro-valley-in-the-literary-style-of-jrr-tolkien) --- ### Events and Celebrations The moments that define each season of the year. #### SÃO JOÃO IN PORTO A celebration full of tradition [Read Article](/sao-joao-in-porto-a-celebration-full-of-tradition) [Footer Logo](/) Stay updated: [Subscribe to our Newsletter](/hotel-subscribe) Address: [Avenida Montevideu N.236 Porto, Porto 4150-516 Portugal](https://maps.google.com?q=Avenida+Montevideu+N.236,Porto,4150-516) ![Whatsapp QR code](/vilafoz_hotel_2_bin/qr_code.png) Contacts: [351 222 449 700 (call to the national fixed network)](tel:351222449700) [vilafoz@vilafozhotel.pt](mailto:vilafoz@vilafozhotel.pt) Social: [![Powered by GuestCentric — Hotel Website & Booking Technology](https://static.guestcentric.net/cdn/wsbdev/wsbdev_bin/powered-gc.svg)](https://www.guestcentric.com/) --- ## Vila Foz Hotel & Spa **Address:** Avenida Montevideu N.236, Porto, 4150-516, Portugal **Phone:** 351 222 449 700 **Email:** [vilafoz@vilafozhotel.pt](mailto:vilafoz@vilafozhotel.pt)