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Porto is a vibrant and welcoming city for LGBTQIA+ travelers — a place where diversity is naturally part of everyday life and where openness and authenticity are felt across neighborhoods, culture, and people.
The city combines historic charm with a creative, contemporary energy. From the atmospheric streets of Ribeira along the Douro River to the artistic spirit of Cedofeita, Porto invites you to explore slowly, wander freely, and discover its many layers — architecture, food, art, and local life blending into one experience.
By day, Porto is perfect for long walks, river views, museum visits, and café moments in sunlit squares. By night, the city transforms into a relaxed yet lively social scene, with bars, music spots, and inclusive spaces where people come together naturally and without pretense.
Across the city, you’ll find places that are openly welcoming to the LGBTQIA+ community — from casual meeting points to more vibrant nightlife spots where connection happens easily and respectfully, both with locals and fellow travelers.
Throughout the year, Porto also celebrates a range of cultural events and Pride-related moments that reflect its growing diversity and creative spirit, adding even more energy and visibility to the city’s inclusive atmosphere.
More than anything, Porto is a place to feel free — to explore, to connect, and to simply be yourself in a city that embraces individuality and difference in a natural and understated way.
ACCOMMODATION
DEUXMECS
Rua dos Caldeireiros 10, 4050-137 Porto
Fon: +351 931 398 685
Porto’s first accommodation for LGBTQIA+, where design meets comfort in a historic building. Enjoy the spacious rooms with huge beds, all in the heart of the city. Embrace your individuality in an atmosphere filled with love.
COMMUNITY
QUEER AT HEART
www.instagram.com/queer.at.heart
Queer at Heart is a vocal group in Porto for LGBTQIA+ folk and allies. Join a fun and inclusive community of like-mindet guys, gals and pals beyond the binary. Develop your singing skills with us. Beginners welcome.
DOURO BATS
LGBTQAE+ Sports Association in Porto. Indoor football and volleyball sports team. dourobats@gmail.com
AMPLOS
Association of Mothers and Fathers for Freedom of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
QUEER TROPICAL
www.instagram.com/queertropical
First official NGO created by Brazilian LGBTQIAP+ people in Portugal.
CADIV
Caminhar na Diversidade, Porto
www.facebook.com/Caminhar.na.Diversidade
Community of LGBT+ Catholics in Porto.
VISIBILIDADE TRANS
www.instagram.com/visibilidadetransporto
Coalition for Trans Visibility in Porto.
COLETIVO A TRAÇA
www.instagram.com/coletivoatraca
Trans Resistance: Activism, Community & Art
Collective of binary and non-binary trans people from Porto
REDE EX AEQUO
Casa das Associações
Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 234, Porto
+351 968 781 841 / porto@rea.pt
Youth group in Porto for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans, intersex and supporters aged between 16 and 30 of the association rede ex aequo.
BARS
BAR OF SOAP
www.instagram.com/barofsoapporto
Rua do Bolhão 132, Porto
Monday to Thursday 18:00 - 01:00
Sunday 18:00 - 01:00
Friday & Saturday 18:00 - 02:00
INVICTUS
www.instagram.com/invictusbarporto
Rua da Conceição 80, Porto
Wednesday to Sunday 22:30 - 04:00
LUSITANO
www.instagram.com/cafelusitano.porto
Rua de José Falcão137, Porto
Wednesday to Thursday / 22:00 - 02:00
Friday & Saturday / 22:00 - 04:00
CLUBS
POSH CLUB
www.instagram.com/poshclubporto
Rua do Bonjardim 1123, Porto
Friday & Saturday 00:00 - 06:00
Club with small dance floor, DJ's, drag shows
CRUISING
THE HOLE
https://www.instagram.com/theholeporto
Rua da Alegria 1018, Porto
Tuesday to Thursday 22:00 - 04:00
Friday 23:00 - 08:00 -
Saturday 23:00 - 09:00
Sunday 22:00 - 04:00
Men‑only, bar, lockers available, cruising area
1906 CLUB
Location will be announced individually.
Dates and events can be found on the homepage.
Private sex club.
ZERO TABUS
Praca Mouzinho de Albuquerque 113, Porto
Centro Comercial Brasilia, Floor ‑1
Monday to -Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
Video Cabins, Glory Holes
EVENTS
DRAG BRUNCH PORTO
www.instagram.com/dragbrunchporto
Drag Brunch Porto. Show, drag queens, delicious food and of course lots of Mimosas.
AURORA
www.instagram.com/auroratheparty
Queer party that takes place irregularly. Details and tickets via the inatagram page.
QUEER PORTO - FILMFESTIVAL
www.queerporto.pt - www.instagram.com/queerporto
Queer Porto is the national film festival.
PORTO PRIDE
www.portopride.com - www.instagram.com/portopride
Porto Pride is the oldest Pride event in the north of Portugal,
held since 2001
NETWORKING
GAY EXPATS PORTO
www.facebook.com/groups/gayexpatsporto
Group to connect to the GAY expat community in Porto.
PORTOINCLUSIVE
www.instagram.com/portoinclusive
LGBTI+ community and mobilisation in Porto! WhatsApp: 932711447 / portoinclusive@gmail.com
LGBTRIPEIROS
Meetup group of friends who want to bring more life and colour to Porto's LGB population.
HEALTHCARE
APF
www.instagram.com/centro_gis - www.apf.pt
Phone 22 208 58 69
Travessa das Liceiras 14/16, Porto
HIV tests. STI testing center. Free. Anonymous. Confidential.
Monday to Friday 06:30 pm to midnight.
Saturdays 07:00 to midnight.
ABRAÇO
www.facebook.com/associacao.abraco - www.abraco.pt
Phone 912 444 300
Rua da Torrinha 254 D, Porto
HIV tests. STI testing center. Free. Anonymous. Confidential.
Monday to Friday12:00 - 20:00
FPCCSIDA
www.facebook.com/fpccsida.caojs - www.fpccsida.org.pt
Rua da Fabrica Social 17, Porto
HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis quick tests, free, anonymous and confidential. Provides and distributes contraceptive and informative material.
Medicos do Mundo (MdM)
www.facebook.com/medicosdomundo
Rua dos Mercadores 140, Porto
Provide health care, psychosocial support, HIV, VHB, VHC and Syphilis screening with hospital referral
education.
SHOPS
LIVRARIA ABERTA
www.instagram.com/livraria.aberta
Rua do Paraíso 297‑299, Porto
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 13:30 & 14:30 - 19:00
Queer bookshop
MISTER COCK
Rua Joao das Regras 176, Porto
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 17:00
Queer sexshop.
KARDO
Rua Joao das Regras 176, Porto
Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 17:00
Queer sexshop.
SAUNA
SAUNA THERMAS 205
www.instagram.com/saunathermas205
Rua Guedes de Azevedo nº 203 (DOOR 205), Porto
Monday to Thursday 14:00 - 02:00
Friday & Saturday 14:00 - 04:00 - Sunday 14:00 - 02:00
Gay sauna, dark room, video room, Turkish bath, showers, individual cabins.
SAUNA CAMÕES
Rua do Bonjardim nº689, Porto
Monday to Friday 14:00 - 20:00
Saturday 13:00 - 20:00 - Sunday 14:00 - 20:00
Gay Sauna, Turkish bath. Finnish sauna. Cabines. Drinks. TV/Video Room. Living room.
SERVICES
KEVIN YOUNG DESIGNS
www.instagram.com/kevinyoungdesigns
Kevin is a home organizer helping new people to Porto set up their homes. Interior designer, space planner, furniture sourcing, furniture design and fabrication.
PORTO QUEER PROFESSIONAL DATABASE
www.sites.google.com/view/barofsoap/home
In order to create a BIG QUEER community whitin Porto, the Bar of Soap, decided to build up this website so we can all gain and get more help inside our own space.