""Bairristas"" a Porto Travel Page by solopes

Searching for the translation of the word that better defines the locals from Porto - "Bairristas" I found: "defender of local interests", "regionalist" "narrow-minded". Not knowing what to choose, I choose... all. The fever they use to promote and defend their town is a little aggressive for those from other places, specially from the south. That's why I never felt a great sympathy for this town. Football (soccer) enhances the distance, with all the dirty (even criminal) means used to support the local teams. But, after a rational analysis I must admit two things: all the people that I personally know in Porto are gentle and welcoming, and the town itself it's beautiful, and surprisingly better each time I return. So, let's forget the "bairrismo" and football, and open myself to the city. I promise a deeper visit one of these days.