Food scene
Café Central
8 Praça da RepúblicaTry the pizzas, cafe. Good place to watch the football too
Homely, chilled cafe. Try the portuguese sweet pasteis: pastel de nata, eclair, bola de berlim, bolo de arroz (a children favourite), but also sweet crepes and ice creams and have a hot beverage cafe, hot chocolate etc. You can order a birthday cake there
Pastelaria Veneza
29 Rua 5 de OutubroHomely, chilled cafe. Try the portuguese sweet pasteis: pastel de nata, eclair, bola de berlim, bolo de arroz (a children favourite), but also sweet crepes and ice creams and have a hot beverage cafe, hot chocolate etc. You can order a birthday cake there
Lots of choice for a quick lunch. Young and vibrant vibe. Have a fino (lager beer), with a burger for exemple.
Café Oceano
147 Av. Dr. Ramos PereiraLots of choice for a quick lunch. Young and vibrant vibe. Have a fino (lager beer), with a burger for exemple.
Good place for formal dinner. A local favourite. Gets booked up quickly on Sundays
Restaurante Foz do Minho
207 R. de EsteiróGood place for formal dinner. A local favourite. Gets booked up quickly on Sundays
Traditional “piri piri chicken” which is Portuguese-Angolan. This family owned business has been in Ancora for decades and are a locals favourite. Try the chicken with piri piri with fries and rice, they have also ribs cooked on the “churasco”. Eat on site or order takeaway! If you love NANDOS restaurants (UK), then this is the original.
R. 5 de Outubro 306C
306C Rua 5 de OutubroTraditional “piri piri chicken” which is Portuguese-Angolan. This family owned business has been in Ancora for decades and are a locals favourite. Try the chicken with piri piri with fries and rice, they have also ribs cooked on the “churasco”. Eat on site or order takeaway! If you love NANDOS restaurants (UK), then this is the original.
Sightseeing
Calvário
Wide view of Vila Praia De Ancora costal line. Walk up the stairs to a little chapel
Find the dunes walking path and explore the costline. Entrance is either accross the beach bridge or just after the railway bridge next to the petrol station
Ancora - Beach station
Find the dunes walking path and explore the costline. Entrance is either accross the beach bridge or just after the railway bridge next to the petrol station
Beauty Services
Bella Donna - cabeleireiros & estética
144 Rua 5 de OutubroGet your nails done. I paid less than 20€ for gel nails.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
🚈 Train stop Ancora-Praia in town centre
Idealic train to Porto via coastline (south bound) or valença (north bound). Pay for a ticket onboard directly with the ticket controller staff. They take cash and contactless payments. Check for train times online: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt/consultar-horarios
Nicht verpassen
🛍Market Days ! (Dia da feira)
Thursdays : Vila Praia de Ancora Wednesdays: Caminha Fridays: Viana do Castelo You can’t miss the Feira location as it takes over the town centre for the day. Follow the crowd to find the stands of clothing, homeware, local farmer produce, a fish market, etc… It’s a must visit! Prices can be wiggle down a little (except on produce). Don’t look too touristy ;) use Bomdia and Obrigado ☺️