Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia
Parks & Nature
DESCRIPTION
The Quinta do Conde das Devesas Park – Camellia’s garden is situated in the historical center of Gaia, next to GaiaBlu Guesthouse. The park counts with 118 different varieties of camellias, 91 of which obtained in Gaia and in Porto, in the XIX and XX centuries.
The requalification of this historical and natural patrimony and the opening of this garden to the public with a varied collection of camellias is a point of great interest and attractiveness to the tourism of the region.
Timetable:
15th October to 14th March – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
15th March to 15th October:
From Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Park Farm Devesas - Garden of Camellias
162 R. Dona Leonor de FreitasDESCRIPTION
The Quinta do Conde das Devesas Park – Camellia’s garden is situated in the historical center of Gaia, next to GaiaBlu Guesthouse. The park counts with 118 different varieties of camellias, 91 of which obtained in Gaia and in Porto, in the XIX and XX centuries.
The requalification of this historical and natural patrimony and the opening of this garden to the public with a varied collection of camellias is a point of great interest and attractiveness to the tourism of the region.
Timetable:
15th October to 14th March – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
15th March to 15th October:
From Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays – 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
São Pedro da Afurada
Shopping
Great department store, providing a mix of fashion and goods to suit most budgets with a nice supermarket, a food court and a restaurant on the top floor. It's well located on Republica Avenue, Vila Nova de Gaia.
Opened between 10 AM to 11 PM.
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El Corte Inglés de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaGreat department store, providing a mix of fashion and goods to suit most budgets with a nice supermarket, a food court and a restaurant on the top floor. It's well located on Republica Avenue, Vila Nova de Gaia.
Opened between 10 AM to 11 PM.
Getting Around
Trains to many destinations included Lisboa and Aveiro.
https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt/consultar-horarios/estacoes/vila-nova-de-gaia
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Vila Nova de Gaia station
Largo 5 de OutubroTrains to many destinations included Lisboa and Aveiro.
https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt/consultar-horarios/estacoes/vila-nova-de-gaia
The cable car is located few minutes walking from GaiaBlu Guesthouse with great views of Douro river between Cais de Gaia and Dom Luís I Bridge.
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Teleferik Gaia - Stasiun Cais de Gaia
331 Av. de Ramos PintoThe cable car is located few minutes walking from GaiaBlu Guesthouse with great views of Douro river between Cais de Gaia and Dom Luís I Bridge.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Porto Cruz Space is a project to celebrate the culture of port wine by associating modernity to tradition.
360º TERRACE LOUNGE
Let your eyes look over Porto and Gaia in the company of the best wine.
Crowning the building, this area ends the visit and discovery of the Porto Cruz Space. Here the senses are tested by a visual experience that unites the Douro and the Porto and Gaia riverfronts. At the bar, guided by Paul Ramos, of the Cocktail Academy, you can enjoy the view whilst trying innovative ways to taste the Port wine, depending on the environment, time of day or your mood.
From May till September, lunch available at the Terrace Lounge 360º, 12:30 pm till 3 pm.
3 pm till 7 pm – Sn
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Espaco Porto Cruz
23 Largo Miguel BombardaThe Porto Cruz Space is a project to celebrate the culture of port wine by associating modernity to tradition.
360º TERRACE LOUNGE
Let your eyes look over Porto and Gaia in the company of the best wine.
Crowning the building, this area ends the visit and discovery of the Porto Cruz Space. Here the senses are tested by a visual experience that unites the Douro and the Porto and Gaia riverfronts. At the bar, guided by Paul Ramos, of the Cocktail Academy, you can enjoy the view whilst trying innovative ways to taste the Port wine, depending on the environment, time of day or your mood.
From May till September, lunch available at the Terrace Lounge 360º, 12:30 pm till 3 pm.
3 pm till 7 pm – Sn
With a vast selection of National and International wines, Enoteca 17•56 intends to unite the very best of contemporary, Mediterranean and fusion cuisine to the wine world.
https://enoteca1756.pt
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Enoteca 17•56 - Real Companhia Velha
44B R. de Serpa PintoWith a vast selection of National and International wines, Enoteca 17•56 intends to unite the very best of contemporary, Mediterranean and fusion cuisine to the wine world.
https://enoteca1756.pt
Food Scene
An affordable restaurant specialized in Bifanas and Francesinha.
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Conga
318 R. do BonjardimAn affordable restaurant specialized in Bifanas and Francesinha.
One of the oldest restaurants in Porto that serves traditional Portuguese food.
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Antunes
614 R. do BonjardimOne of the oldest restaurants in Porto that serves traditional Portuguese food.
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosDelicious sandwiches in a traditional environment!
O Gato Comeu-te a Língua
1850 Av. da RepúblicaCoffee shops
It’s a well designed café shop , few minutes walking from my place, that offers a tasty coffee and great brunches.
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7groaster (Specialty coffee)
52 R. de FrançaIt’s a well designed café shop , few minutes walking from my place, that offers a tasty coffee and great brunches.
Beautiful architecture with singular design and location. It provides great top views of Douro river, Porto downtown and Dom Luís I bridge
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Biara Serra do Pilar
Largo Aviz Beautiful architecture with singular design and location. It provides great top views of Douro river, Porto downtown and Dom Luís I bridge
Sightseeing
Jembatan Luís I
Ponte Luís IThe postcard of Porto!!!