Guidebook for Vila nova de Gaia
Sightseeing
Mirador de Serra do Pilar
Largo AvizFantastic view!
Miradouro da Vitoria
11 R. de São Bento da VitóriaOne of the best viewpoint in Porto
Graham’s cellars tour, the most beautiful cellars in Porto.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bodega Graham's Port Lodge
141 Rua do AgroGraham’s cellars tour, the most beautiful cellars in Porto.
Taylor's Port
250 Rua do ChoupeloTaylor’s cellars tour
Jardim do Morro
Jardim do MorroNice place with great views.
At the top of the this old tower you will have an amazing view of Porto.
1226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryAt the top of the this old tower you will have an amazing view of Porto.
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasThe famous bookshop...
Parks & Nature
The most beautiful beach of the region.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Senhor da Pedra beach
The most beautiful beach of the region.
The most romantic city park in Porto.
1180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe most romantic city park in Porto.
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe biggest park in Porto
Park Farm Devesas - Garden of Camellias
162 R. Dona Leonor de FreitasSmall park but full of charm
Arts & Culture
Centro Portugués de Fotografía
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoFree. Nice building
An interactive museum that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mundo de Descobertas - Museu Interativo e Parque Temático
106 Rua de MiragaiaAn interactive museum that re-enacts the fantastic odyssey of the Portuguese navigators.
The main church in Porto. Free entrance.
566 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéThe main church in Porto. Free entrance.
Palacio da Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira BorgesAmazing architecture.
The best modern art museum in Portugal. Also famous for its gardens.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Serralves station
The best modern art museum in Portugal. Also famous for its gardens.
Shopping
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaThe biggest shop in town!
The main shopping center in the city center of Porto.
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro comercial Via Catarina
312 a Rua de Santa CatarinaThe main shopping center in the city center of Porto.
The main shopping street of Porto.
1060 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaThe main shopping street of Porto.
The biggest shopping center in the north of Portugal.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NorteShopping station
The biggest shopping center in the north of Portugal.
Food Scene
The best place to eat fish and sea food. You can rent a bike for a ride along the Douro river.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
São Pedro da Afurada
The best place to eat fish and sea food. You can rent a bike for a ride along the Douro river.
Next the house a great place for the breakfast or to eat on the go. There is also a grocery inside . Open daily.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercearia do Bernardino
272 R. Cândido dos ReisNext the house a great place for the breakfast or to eat on the go. There is also a grocery inside . Open daily.
The Blini
344 R. do Gen. TorresGreat for seafood. Quite expensive.
Meet & Taste
27 R. Cândido dos ReisGreat for Portuguese food.
Gastronomic retaurant and cocktail bar with a great view.
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Espaco Porto Cruz
23 Largo Miguel BombardaGastronomic retaurant and cocktail bar with a great view.
Tempêro D'Maria
278 Av. de Diogo LeiteSeafood, Portuguese restaurant
Great coffee shop in the middle of the wine cellars.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
7groaster (Specialty coffee)
52 R. de FrançaGreat coffee shop in the middle of the wine cellars.
A great place with a small market and many bars and restaurants. Open daily 10h - 23h/00h
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Beira-Rio
148 Av. de Ramos PintoA great place with a small market and many bars and restaurants. Open daily 10h - 23h/00h
Gastronomic restaurant and wine bar with an amazing view. A great place for a romantic diner.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinum – Restaurant & Wine Bar
141 Rua do AgroGastronomic restaurant and wine bar with an amazing view. A great place for a romantic diner.
Intrigo
90 R. de Tomás GonzagaNice view and original food.
Presto Pizza Praça
90 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreGood pizzas!
Cafe Progresso
5 R. Actor João GuedesDelicious bruschettas
Tavi - Confeitaria da Foz
363 R. da Sra. da LuzGreat for portuguese sweeties
Nice restaurant for italian food, the ground floor concept is more quiet.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroNice restaurant for italian food, the ground floor concept is more quiet.
The best restaurant to taste the famous francesinha.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Santiago da Praça
82 Praça dos PoveirosThe best restaurant to taste the famous francesinha.
Natas D' Ouro (Pastelaria Soares)
210 Av. de Ramos PintoEnjoy the best pasteis de nata <3
Getting Around
General Torres station
Metro and railway station.
Essentials
Pharmacy 24/24 - At the top of our street
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmacia Portela
238 R. do Marquês de Sá da BandeiraPharmacy 24/24 - At the top of our street
Tourism Police Station of Porto (next to the city hall of Porto)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Polícia: divisão de turismo
19 R. Clube dos FenianosTourism Police Station of Porto (next to the city hall of Porto)
Municipal police Gaia
96 R. Teixeira LopesMunicipal Police Station of Vila Nova de Gaia
Minipreço Gaia II
333 Av. da RepúblicaEverything you need at a good price.
Pingo Doce
470 R. de Paulo da GamaA big supermarket.
Minipreço
504 R. do Marquês de Sá da BandeiraEverything you need at a good price.
OFICINA DE TURISMO DE PORTO
15 Calçada Dom Pedro PitõesPorto Tourism Office