Chafariz do Pelicano: A Hidden Gem in Porto

Getting There

• Metro

  If you're near the Trindade Metro Station, take the Metro Line A (Blue Line) towards Senhor de Matosinhos. Get off at the São Bento Station. From there, exit the station and head towards the Praça de Almeida Garrett. Walk straight along the Avenida de Aliados until you reach the Rua de Dom Hugo. Turn left on Rua de Dom Hugo, and you will find Chafariz do Pelicano at number 2.

• Bus

  From the Mercado do Bolhão, take the bus number 602 towards Matosinhos. Get off at the stop 'São Bento'. Once you get off, walk towards the Praça de Almeida Garrett. Continue along Avenida de Aliados until you reach Rua de Dom Hugo. Turn left onto Rua de Dom Hugo, and Chafariz do Pelicano will be at number 2.

• Walking

  If you are in the Ribeira area, start at the waterfront. Walk up to the Ponte de Dom Luís I bridge. Cross the bridge and head towards the center of Porto. Once you are on the other side, head straight to Praça da Ribeira and then to Rua de Infante D. Henrique. Continue onto Rua de São João and then to Avenida dos Aliados. From Avenida dos Aliados, turn left onto Rua de Dom Hugo, and Chafariz do Pelicano will be at number 2.

• Tram

  Take the historic Tram Line 1 from the Ribeira area towards the Jardim do Passeio Alegre. Get off at the stop 'Mercado Ferreira Borges'. From there, walk towards Rua de Infante D. Henrique and continue to the Avenida dos Aliados. Then turn left onto Rua de Dom Hugo, where you will find Chafariz do Pelicano at number 2.