Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia
Food Scene
A Cozinha do Manel
215 Rua do HeroísmoTo eat really good Portuguese food
If you want to avoid the crowds and still eat a good francesinha, Embaixador is the place to go. On fridays at lunch time francesinha has the special price of €6,20
Café Embaixador
11 R. de Sampaio BrunoIf you want to avoid the crowds and still eat a good francesinha, Embaixador is the place to go. On fridays at lunch time francesinha has the special price of €6,20
Parks & Nature
Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesQuiet and with fantastic river views
Recently renovated, it has a fantastic view of Porto and Rio Douro
68 locals recommend
Jardim do Morro station
Recently renovated, it has a fantastic view of Porto and Rio Douro
Arts & Culture
Set in an old jail, it always has amazing displays.
Free.
174 locals recommend
Portuguese Centre of Photography
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoSet in an old jail, it always has amazing displays.
Free.
It's worth a full day. Besides the museum there is also the garden, that can be visited on its own. An oasis in the city.
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroIt's worth a full day. Besides the museum there is also the garden, that can be visited on its own. An oasis in the city.
Shopping
El Corte Ingles de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaDepartment store with everything you might need
Sightseeing
Aguda
Little fishing village well worth a visit. Easy access by train.
Essentials
Rua 1º de Maio
Rua 1.º de Maionice little bakery just around the corner, perfect to buy fresh bread in the morning