São João do Porto is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals of the year in the city of Porto. Celebrated on the night of June 23rd to 24th (Monday to Tuesday), it’s ideal for enjoying a long weekend in the city.
For days, the streets are filled with color, light and joy. There’s traditional food, music, entertainment and lots of festivities, where the energy is contagious. Known as “the longest night of the year”, it’s a tradition to take to the streets with little plastic hammers, to offer manjericos with popular quatrains, to dine on grilled sardines with friends and family and to dance until dawn to popular music.
Don’t miss the fireworks display at midnight, launched over the River Douro and visible from the banks of the Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia, accompanied by the launch of the traditional São João balloons, which light up the city sky.
Throughout the night, there are also concerts and live entertainment scattered throughout the city.
Make your reservation directly through our website and benefit from a 10% discount on your stay with the code SAOJOAO25. Valid for stays between June 19th and 24th. Experience São João with all the comfort and tranquillity of the Sea Porto Hotel.
How to get to the center of Porto ?
Strategically located in Matosinhos, the Sea Porto Hotel has easy access to the center of Porto, and we suggest using the metro, which will be reinforced on the night of the 23rd.
Metro do Porto: 500 m from the hotel, Senhor de Matosinhos Station or 700 m from Câmara de Matosinhos Station. Both on the Blue Line (A), with a direct connection to Trindade Station (next to Porto City Hall).
TVDE (Uber, Bolt, etc.): an ideal option for groups or more flexible travel times. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience São João in comfort.