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
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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.
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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.
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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
Department store with everything you might need
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El Corte Ingles de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaDepartment store with everything you might need
Sightseeing
Little fishing village well worth a visit. Easy access by train.
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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