Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia
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Graham's Port Lodge
141 Rua do AgroBest Port Wine Cellar, in our opinion
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasBeautiful library. Some say that inspired Harry Potter books
The historical Bolhão market is temporarily at this location
13 locals recommend
Mercado Temporário do Bolhão
506 Rua de Fernandes TomásThe historical Bolhão market is temporarily at this location
Sandeman Porto
3 Largo Miguel BombardaHistorical Port Wine Cellar near Oh! Porto
Food Scene
Vinum – Restaurant & Wine Bar
141 Rua do AgroGreat gastronomic restaurant overviewing the river.
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosRestaurante Pedro Limão
51 R. do Morgado de MateusA Cozinha do Manel
215 Rua do HeroísmoGreat place for traditional Portuguese Food
Really Local cheap place for grilled fish. Not fancy but grat views and very affordable fresh fish.
Cafe "O Pepino"
225 R. do Sr. da Boa MorteReally Local cheap place for grilled fish. Not fancy but grat views and very affordable fresh fish.
One of the best francesinhas you will find in the city. Everything is great. Food, staff and ambience.
175 locals recommend
Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu Baixa
205 R. de Passos ManuelOne of the best francesinhas you will find in the city. Everything is great. Food, staff and ambience.
Good place for Portuguese service near Oh! Porto. Staff is as local as it can be.
33 locals recommend
Taberninha do Manel
308 Av. de Diogo LeiteGood place for Portuguese service near Oh! Porto. Staff is as local as it can be.
Historical restaurant. Probably one of the best to try traditional Portuguese food. Great wines. Definitely worth the visit
Mário Luso
Largo França BorgesHistorical restaurant. Probably one of the best to try traditional Portuguese food. Great wines. Definitely worth the visit
Nova Real
132 R. da PreladaBest bakery in the world (probably)
Cafe Vapor
39 R. da PraiaReally local, cheap and friendly place to have grilled fish
Sightseeing
Tuktour Porto
251 Rua de Alexandre HerculanoSee the best parts of the city in an electric Tuk Tuk.
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIMiradouro da Vitoria
11 R. de São Bento da VitóriaGreat views of the city
Jardim Botânico
Rua do Campo AlegreBeautiful garden and very peaceful.
Tower of Clerics
Foz do Douro
Nice place to walk around the beach
Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís IIconic bridge. Get the best view from your window
Senhor Da Pedra
Chapel right on the beach. Great pictures on high tides
Neighborhoods
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaArt District
Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresFisherman's Neighbourhood. Great place to go by bike. A lot of grilled fish restaurants
128 locals recommend
São Pedro da Afurada
Fisherman's Neighbourhood. Great place to go by bike. A lot of grilled fish restaurants
Jardim do Morro
Jardim do MorroNice garden near by. A local favorite for sunsets
Rua da Picaria
Rua da PicariaSmall foodie street with a lot of different restaurants
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Elevator of the Parking Lot
Use the elevator of the D. Luis parking lot to come up from the river to our door
Getting around
Use both platforms of the bridge.
Oh! Porto os located in between both platforms of the D. Luis bridge.
We recommend you the use the upper platform, if you want to visit Porto from the S. Bento station up; and use the lower platform if you want visit from the station down.
Useful phrases
Obrigado / Obrigado
To say thank you in Portuguese you just need to say "Obrigado" if you're male or "Obrigada" if you're female.
Getting around
City Center
If you're willing, the best way to get around the city center is definitely walking.