Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia

Eduardo & Gustavo
Eduardo & Gustavo
Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia

Food Scene

Typical portuguese food restaurant, right on top of the beach, with excellent direct views of the ocean. Wonderful place to have an appetiser at sunset (it has a esplanade) and then go for a dinner at dusk, with the beach and the waves as a view. Mid-priced, with good food and service. Right in front of the apartment, provides a convenient take-away service.
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Mar à Vista
1143 Av. da Beira-Mar
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Typical portuguese food restaurant, right on top of the beach, with excellent direct views of the ocean. Wonderful place to have an appetiser at sunset (it has a esplanade) and then go for a dinner at dusk, with the beach and the waves as a view. Mid-priced, with good food and service. Right in front of the apartment, provides a convenient take-away service.
The best croissants in town! Bakery and café, with a esplanade with ocean views, right across the street from the beach.
Príncipe de Salgueiros
66 Rua de Salgueiros
The best croissants in town! Bakery and café, with a esplanade with ocean views, right across the street from the beach.
The best wood oven francesinhas! Walking distance from the apartment (just walk on the ocean promenade). http://www.tappascaffe.pt/page.php?id_p=18&id_sp=19
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Tappas Caffé Madalena
95 R. 25 de Abril
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The best wood oven francesinhas! Walking distance from the apartment (just walk on the ocean promenade). http://www.tappascaffe.pt/page.php?id_p=18&id_sp=19
Beer and francesinhas (as well as steaks, hamburgers, etc.) restaurant, right on the apartment building. Just tale the elevator down.
Mucaba
1170 Av. da Beira-Mar
Beer and francesinhas (as well as steaks, hamburgers, etc.) restaurant, right on the apartment building. Just tale the elevator down.
Brazilian restaurant with picanha (and assorted South American meats) on the grill. Restaurant is in the apartment building - just tale the elevator down.
Pingo de Fogo
1819 Avenida da Beira-Mar
Brazilian restaurant with picanha (and assorted South American meats) on the grill. Restaurant is in the apartment building - just tale the elevator down.
Excellent and cosy Italian wood oven pizzeria, right next to Douro Marina (see below). Walking distance from the apartment, using the ocean promenade for a wonderful 15 minute walk by the beach.
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Forneria São Pedro
84 R. Dr. Eduardo de Matos
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Excellent and cosy Italian wood oven pizzeria, right next to Douro Marina (see below). Walking distance from the apartment, using the ocean promenade for a wonderful 15 minute walk by the beach.
Typical Portuguese restaurant (known for its francesinhas), with an incredible view of Ribeira do Porto (World heritage) and D. Luís Bridge.
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Ar de Rio
5 Av. de Diogo Leite
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Typical Portuguese restaurant (known for its francesinhas), with an incredible view of Ribeira do Porto (World heritage) and D. Luís Bridge.
Italian restaurant right next to the apartment building, and with nice views of the beach and ocean. Has ta convenient take-away service.
Ristorante Pizzeria S. Martino Salgueiros
49 Rua de Salgueiros
Italian restaurant right next to the apartment building, and with nice views of the beach and ocean. Has ta convenient take-away service.
Have a Cremosi traditional and artisanal Portuguese ice cream, while enjoying the incredible view of the beach and ocean at "Pedras Amarelas" beach. https://www.facebook.com/cremosi
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Cremosi
342 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira
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Have a Cremosi traditional and artisanal Portuguese ice cream, while enjoying the incredible view of the beach and ocean at "Pedras Amarelas" beach. https://www.facebook.com/cremosi
Japanese restaurant (sushi) at Douro Marine, with wonderful views of the marina, the mouth of Douro River and the City of Porto. Walking (15 minute) /biking distance form the apartment, always on the beach promenade.
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Kanpai Japanese Cuisine Douro Marina
602 R. da Praia
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Japanese restaurant (sushi) at Douro Marine, with wonderful views of the marina, the mouth of Douro River and the City of Porto. Walking (15 minute) /biking distance form the apartment, always on the beach promenade.
Fish and Portuguese food restaurant (mid high prices).
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A Margem
18 R. Agostinho Albano
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Fish and Portuguese food restaurant (mid high prices).
Portuguese food restaurant.
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A Cozinha do Português
119 R. 25 de Abril
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Portuguese food restaurant.
Beach bar/restaurant, with a nice esplanade.
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Grao d'Areia
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Beach bar/restaurant, with a nice esplanade.
Wonderfull restaurant and esplanade right on top of the beach to admire the views, listen to chill out music and relax in the puffs! Just take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!).
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Praia da Luz
Rua Coronel Raúl Peres
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Wonderfull restaurant and esplanade right on top of the beach to admire the views, listen to chill out music and relax in the puffs! Just take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!).
Wonderfull restaurant and esplanade right on top of the beach where you can watch (and feel!) the waves crash on the rocky shore while having your meal. Just take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!).
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Praia dos Ingleses
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Wonderfull restaurant and esplanade right on top of the beach where you can watch (and feel!) the waves crash on the rocky shore while having your meal. Just take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!).

Sightseeing

A chapel right in the middle of the ocean waves. A must visit for photos as a beach day. You can bike there (or walk/run, for the most daring ;-)) always on the beach promenade. A wonderful way to spend a day.
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Capela do Senhor da Pedra
Alameda do Senhor da Pedra
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A chapel right in the middle of the ocean waves. A must visit for photos as a beach day. You can bike there (or walk/run, for the most daring ;-)) always on the beach promenade. A wonderful way to spend a day.
Fishing town, with fishing boats and a lot of tradicional fish restaurants, where you can order fresh fish (just caught from the ocean!) to grill. You can walk or bike from the apartment always on the ocean promenade and enjoy the wonderful ocean and beach views!
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São Pedro da Afurada
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Fishing town, with fishing boats and a lot of tradicional fish restaurants, where you can order fresh fish (just caught from the ocean!) to grill. You can walk or bike from the apartment always on the ocean promenade and enjoy the wonderful ocean and beach views!
You must check the Arrábida Bridge, onde of the most iconic bridges over the Douro river. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrábida_Bridge
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Ponte da Arrabida
Ponte da Arrabida
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You must check the Arrábida Bridge, onde of the most iconic bridges over the Douro river. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrábida_Bridge
Gaia cable car, at Ribeira de Gaia, where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of Ribeira do Porto (World Heritage), the Douro river and the Arrábida and D. Luis bridges. You can bike or even walk (30 min walk) always on the ocean/river bank promenade, from the apartment. http://www.gaiacablecar.com/Teleferico_UK.html
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Teleférico de Gaia - Estação Cais de Gaia
331 Av. de Ramos Pinto
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Gaia cable car, at Ribeira de Gaia, where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of Ribeira do Porto (World Heritage), the Douro river and the Arrábida and D. Luis bridges. You can bike or even walk (30 min walk) always on the ocean/river bank promenade, from the apartment. http://www.gaiacablecar.com/Teleferico_UK.html
The views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge. Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Bogani Café is especially recommended for a drink and chill-out sounds), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses that stand behind them. Most of the world's supply of Port is stored and aged here, and a visit to any of the warehouses should not be missed. If you venture into the alleys uphill, you will find 19th century manor houses and even more port lodges (that of Taylor's is especially worth a visit). It is best to come here in late afternoon and stay for dinner overlooking Oporto.
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Cais de Gaia
Cais de Gaia
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The views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge. Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Bogani Café is especially recommended for a drink and chill-out sounds), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses that stand behind them. Most of the world's supply of Port is stored and aged here, and a visit to any of the warehouses should not be missed. If you venture into the alleys uphill, you will find 19th century manor houses and even more port lodges (that of Taylor's is especially worth a visit). It is best to come here in late afternoon and stay for dinner overlooking Oporto.
An old palace house (currently under renovation as a luxury real-state project), with vast gardens and views of the Douro river and the city of Porto. http://www.qmg.pt https://www.facebook.com/quintamarquesgomes/?fref=ts
Quinta Marques Gomes
868 Rua Manuel Marques Gomes
An old palace house (currently under renovation as a luxury real-state project), with vast gardens and views of the Douro river and the city of Porto. http://www.qmg.pt https://www.facebook.com/quintamarquesgomes/?fref=ts
Wonderful view of the Douro river mouth and of the ocean, which the waves blasting on the rocky coat. 10 min walking distance from the apartment (always by the ocean promenade).
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Wonderful view of the Douro river mouth and of the ocean, which the waves blasting on the rocky coat. 10 min walking distance from the apartment (always by the ocean promenade).
The Dom Luís I (or Luiz I) Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte Luís I or Luiz I) is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world. The government held a competition for the construction of a metallic bridge over the Douro River on a site that was adjacent to an existing bridge that it would replace. Téophile Seyrig had engineered the D. Maria Pia Bridge project nearby, whilst working as a partner of Gustave Eiffel. He now took sole responsibility for the new, major Luís I Bridge. The construction was begun in 1881 and the bridge opened on 31 October 1886 (the upper deck; the lower deck opened in 1887).[2] Total length 385.25 m Weight 3045 tons The arch measures 172 m in length and 44.6 m in height https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_Lu%C3%ADs_I_Bridge
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Luís I Bridge
Ponte Luís I
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The Dom Luís I (or Luiz I) Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte Luís I or Luiz I) is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world. The government held a competition for the construction of a metallic bridge over the Douro River on a site that was adjacent to an existing bridge that it would replace. Téophile Seyrig had engineered the D. Maria Pia Bridge project nearby, whilst working as a partner of Gustave Eiffel. He now took sole responsibility for the new, major Luís I Bridge. The construction was begun in 1881 and the bridge opened on 31 October 1886 (the upper deck; the lower deck opened in 1887).[2] Total length 385.25 m Weight 3045 tons The arch measures 172 m in length and 44.6 m in height https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_Lu%C3%ADs_I_Bridge
One of the most famous Porto Wine cellars, it offers wonderful guided visits to the cellars, including a show of fado (traditional Portuguese music). A must see!
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Porto Calem
344 Av. de Diogo Leite
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One of the most famous Porto Wine cellars, it offers wonderful guided visits to the cellars, including a show of fado (traditional Portuguese music). A must see!
Part of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in December 1996, the Monastery of Serra do Pilar is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church and cloisters are laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal. The convent built in the 16th century belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine. The church is characterised by a circular shape, a replica of the Church of Santa Maria Redonda in Rome, and is covered by a hemispheric vault with a narrow balcony running its full extent. It took 72 year to complete due to the lack of funding and the political turmoil of those times – with the kingdom of Portugal having fallen to neighbouring Spain. One legacy of that event was the adoption of a Spanish saint for the monastery, Our Lady of Pilar. In 1832, during the Siege of Oporto, its military value was made use of with the convent swiftly turned into an improvised fort. At the beginning of the 20th century, the monastery was used for military barracks and remains under the tutelage of the Serra do Pilar Artillery Regiment. Within, the Church features some impressive carved gold leaf altars with Solomonic columns. There are also 18th century, polychrome wooden carvings of the saints Eulalia, Apollonia and Augustine. In front of the church, there is a wonderful view point taking in the full splendour of the city of Oporto and the river Douro below. Contacts Address: Largo de Avis - Santa Marinha 4430-329 Vila Nova de Gaia Telephone: +351 223 795 385 https://www.visitportugal.com/en/NR/exeres/C8D59E5F-88CE-4311-BA22-9B829204C47D
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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Largo Aviz
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Part of the area classified by UNESCO as World Heritage in December 1996, the Monastery of Serra do Pilar is the architectural landmark of Gaia. The interesting church and cloisters are laid out according to a circular design unique in Portugal. The convent built in the 16th century belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine. The church is characterised by a circular shape, a replica of the Church of Santa Maria Redonda in Rome, and is covered by a hemispheric vault with a narrow balcony running its full extent. It took 72 year to complete due to the lack of funding and the political turmoil of those times – with the kingdom of Portugal having fallen to neighbouring Spain. One legacy of that event was the adoption of a Spanish saint for the monastery, Our Lady of Pilar. In 1832, during the Siege of Oporto, its military value was made use of with the convent swiftly turned into an improvised fort. At the beginning of the 20th century, the monastery was used for military barracks and remains under the tutelage of the Serra do Pilar Artillery Regiment. Within, the Church features some impressive carved gold leaf altars with Solomonic columns. There are also 18th century, polychrome wooden carvings of the saints Eulalia, Apollonia and Augustine. In front of the church, there is a wonderful view point taking in the full splendour of the city of Oporto and the river Douro below. Contacts Address: Largo de Avis - Santa Marinha 4430-329 Vila Nova de Gaia Telephone: +351 223 795 385 https://www.visitportugal.com/en/NR/exeres/C8D59E5F-88CE-4311-BA22-9B829204C47D
Work Heritage neighbourhood in Porto. A must visit. You can bike there from the apartment (to if you are courageous enough, do a 45 minute walk there, always on the ocean and river promenade, with awesome views). You can also take the car, or try finding a bus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto
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Ribeira station
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Work Heritage neighbourhood in Porto. A must visit. You can bike there from the apartment (to if you are courageous enough, do a 45 minute walk there, always on the ocean and river promenade, with awesome views). You can also take the car, or try finding a bus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto
Crossing the river Douro between Cais do Ouro (near the Arrábida bridge), in Porto, and Afurada, in Vila Nova de Gaia. You can (should!) cross the Douro river to the Porto side in this little boat that departs every 15 minutes from Afurada (the trip takes about 10 minutes across the river), and visit the Foz neighbourhood in Porto, with its beautiful and posh residential parks and buildings and the ocean front. You can also take your bike in the boat, and the price is really really cheap (less than 2€!). You can walk from the apartment to the boat pickup point in Afurada (15~20min walk - 10 minutes bike). If you take a bike, when in Porto you can visit the entire ocean cost till Matosinhos Sul!! A wonderful way to visit and spend a sunny day!! Operates every 15 mins from 09:00 - 18:00 in the winter, and from 09:00 - 22:00 in the summer, depending on the weather, (15 min/ 45 min - Ouro Quai; hour / 30 min- Afurada Quay) Tickets cost 1.50€ per person and 1€ per bike. They can be purchased on the boat. http://www.spottedbylocals.com/porto/flor-de-gas/
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Flor do Gás (Travessia Fluvial)
8 Rua da Praia
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Crossing the river Douro between Cais do Ouro (near the Arrábida bridge), in Porto, and Afurada, in Vila Nova de Gaia. You can (should!) cross the Douro river to the Porto side in this little boat that departs every 15 minutes from Afurada (the trip takes about 10 minutes across the river), and visit the Foz neighbourhood in Porto, with its beautiful and posh residential parks and buildings and the ocean front. You can also take your bike in the boat, and the price is really really cheap (less than 2€!). You can walk from the apartment to the boat pickup point in Afurada (15~20min walk - 10 minutes bike). If you take a bike, when in Porto you can visit the entire ocean cost till Matosinhos Sul!! A wonderful way to visit and spend a sunny day!! Operates every 15 mins from 09:00 - 18:00 in the winter, and from 09:00 - 22:00 in the summer, depending on the weather, (15 min/ 45 min - Ouro Quai; hour / 30 min- Afurada Quay) Tickets cost 1.50€ per person and 1€ per bike. They can be purchased on the boat. http://www.spottedbylocals.com/porto/flor-de-gas/
Foz (or Foz Velha) is a typical Porto neighbourhood (known by it traditional but quite posh residential houses and buildings), with lots of small streets to explore an enjoy. You can also find several typical restaurants and shops all over the neighbourhood, and walk at the seafront promenade and enjoy the most beautiful Atlantic views! Just take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!).
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Foz do Douro
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Foz (or Foz Velha) is a typical Porto neighbourhood (known by it traditional but quite posh residential houses and buildings), with lots of small streets to explore an enjoy. You can also find several typical restaurants and shops all over the neighbourhood, and walk at the seafront promenade and enjoy the most beautiful Atlantic views! Just take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!).
Take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!). While there, you can extend your visit to Matosinhos Sul, a wonderful seaside neighbourhood where you can find some excellent fresh fish restaurants!
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Matosinhos Sul station
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Take the "Flor do Gás" boat in Afurada (see elsewhere in this guide for more info) and cross the river to the Porto side (you can take your bikes on the boat!). While there, you can extend your visit to Matosinhos Sul, a wonderful seaside neighbourhood where you can find some excellent fresh fish restaurants!
Espinho is a nearby city, where you can find nice beaches, good fresh fish restaurants, and a Casino. You can bike there from the apartment always on the seaside promenade/bike lane, which is a wonderful way to spend a sunny day (just remember to take your sun screen and water with you - though you will find plenty of beach bars along the way to do relaxing stops and enjoy the beach and the sea :-)). It should take you about an hour each way from the apartment, on bike, but it is a really great program to bike to Espinho, always with the beach and ocean on your side, have lunch there, and then get back home, enjoying the sunset on your way back!
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Espinho
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Espinho is a nearby city, where you can find nice beaches, good fresh fish restaurants, and a Casino. You can bike there from the apartment always on the seaside promenade/bike lane, which is a wonderful way to spend a sunny day (just remember to take your sun screen and water with you - though you will find plenty of beach bars along the way to do relaxing stops and enjoy the beach and the sea :-)). It should take you about an hour each way from the apartment, on bike, but it is a really great program to bike to Espinho, always with the beach and ocean on your side, have lunch there, and then get back home, enjoying the sunset on your way back!

Parks & Nature

A ELA (Estação Litoral da Aguda) está localizada na praia da Aguda, uma pequena aldeia piscatória na costa atlântica do norte de Portugal. O edifício tem três vertentes: Museu das Pescas; Aquário que mostra a fauna e a flora aquáticas locais; Departamento de Educação e Investigação. ELA (Aguda Litoral Station) is located at the Aguda beach, a small fishing town in the atlantic coast of Portugal. The Building has three different interest points: the Fishing Museum, the Aquarium (displaying some of the local aquatic fauna and flora) and an Education and Research Department. Morada/Adress: Rua Alfredo Dias, Praia da Aguda, Arcozelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Tel: +351 227 536 360
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Estação Litoral da Aguda
S/N R. Dr. Alfredo Dias
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A ELA (Estação Litoral da Aguda) está localizada na praia da Aguda, uma pequena aldeia piscatória na costa atlântica do norte de Portugal. O edifício tem três vertentes: Museu das Pescas; Aquário que mostra a fauna e a flora aquáticas locais; Departamento de Educação e Investigação. ELA (Aguda Litoral Station) is located at the Aguda beach, a small fishing town in the atlantic coast of Portugal. The Building has three different interest points: the Fishing Museum, the Aquarium (displaying some of the local aquatic fauna and flora) and an Education and Research Department. Morada/Adress: Rua Alfredo Dias, Praia da Aguda, Arcozelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Tel: +351 227 536 360
A natural reserve park, at the south bank of the Douro River, with amazing views of the river mouth and of the city of Porto, right across the river. There are several bird observation stations and decks and an office where information about the local fauna and flora is available.
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Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro
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A natural reserve park, at the south bank of the Douro River, with amazing views of the river mouth and of the city of Porto, right across the river. There are several bird observation stations and decks and an office where information about the local fauna and flora is available.
Wonderful and very private white sand beach right at the mouth of Douro river, facing the Atlantic ocean. WARNING: this beach is usually not supervised, so you should avoid to go swim in the ocean.
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Douro Cabedelo Beach
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Wonderful and very private white sand beach right at the mouth of Douro river, facing the Atlantic ocean. WARNING: this beach is usually not supervised, so you should avoid to go swim in the ocean.
One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
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Praia de Lavadores
751 Av. da Beira-Mar
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One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
Praia das Pedras Amarelas
1170 Av. da Beira-Mar
One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
One of the beaches to enjoy right in front of the apartment.
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Praia de Salgueiros
C2 Avenida da Beira-Mar
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One of the beaches to enjoy right in front of the apartment.
One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
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Beach Canide (South)
3297 Avenida da Beira-Mar
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One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.
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Beach Canide (South)
3297 Avenida da Beira-Mar
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One of the beaches to enjoy nearby the apartment.

Entertainment & Activities

6-hole golf course, very convenient for golfers to play during the entire week and have fun practicing their strokes on the short holes. It is also a very inviting course on which to start the process of learning how to play the game of golf. Includes a nice restaurant in the garden. Morada/Address: Quinta do Fojo, Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia. Tel: +351 227 727 070
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Golf Quinta do Fojo
238 R. Nova do Fojo
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6-hole golf course, very convenient for golfers to play during the entire week and have fun practicing their strokes on the short holes. It is also a very inviting course on which to start the process of learning how to play the game of golf. Includes a nice restaurant in the garden. Morada/Address: Quinta do Fojo, Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia. Tel: +351 227 727 070
Wonderfully located golf course, right on top of the beach, with breathtaking views of the ocean waves. The existence of Miramar Golf Club is due to the initiative of Frank Gordon and the Portuguese Cláudio e Mário Martins. In 1931, they decided to create a golf club more open to the Portuguese, who in this way could have easier access to golf. Its first General Meeting was held in 1934. The course was designed by Frank Gordon and Artur Mariani Jr. It is a par 70 - 35 for each of the two nine-hole rounds and it has some holes that deserve a special reference. For example, the green of the 7th hole and hole number 9, a par 4 of exceptional class for its length, the difficulty of the out-of-bounds to the right, as well as a fast green defended by a bunker in front and another one behind. These are excellent holes, that any good player would appreciate playing. http://www.cgm.pt https://www.facebook.com/clubdegolfdemiramar/timeline
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Miramar Golf Club
Avenida Sacadura Cabral
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Wonderfully located golf course, right on top of the beach, with breathtaking views of the ocean waves. The existence of Miramar Golf Club is due to the initiative of Frank Gordon and the Portuguese Cláudio e Mário Martins. In 1931, they decided to create a golf club more open to the Portuguese, who in this way could have easier access to golf. Its first General Meeting was held in 1934. The course was designed by Frank Gordon and Artur Mariani Jr. It is a par 70 - 35 for each of the two nine-hole rounds and it has some holes that deserve a special reference. For example, the green of the 7th hole and hole number 9, a par 4 of exceptional class for its length, the difficulty of the out-of-bounds to the right, as well as a fast green defended by a bunker in front and another one behind. These are excellent holes, that any good player would appreciate playing. http://www.cgm.pt https://www.facebook.com/clubdegolfdemiramar/timeline
With a privileged location in Vila Nova de Gaia, the marina port and margins lurks celebrates the two cities, while highlighting the natural beauty of this fascinating tourist destination. You can rent a boat or take a boat tour on the Douro river. Within walking distance of the apartment (15 min - always on the ocean promenade where you can enjoy the beautiful beach and ocean views), as well as from the famous da Ribeira de Gaia and from the historic centre of Porto, dock, which ensures all international safety and comfort requirements, has the capacity to receive and accommodate, 300 boats, with up to 50 metres. Designed to respond to all the needs of its visitors, the marina has a gas station, a workshop for maintenance and repair of boats, a ramp varadouro for input and output equipment and a suction system of the Blackwater and oily skin types of boats. A travel-lift with a capacity of 50 tons and a marina with hoist capacity of 3 tons will also be available to users. The marina, which offers exclusive services, there is a group of specialized professionals whose mission is to ensure the comfort and convenience of visitors. http://douromarina.com
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Marina da Afurada
430 R. da Praia
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With a privileged location in Vila Nova de Gaia, the marina port and margins lurks celebrates the two cities, while highlighting the natural beauty of this fascinating tourist destination. You can rent a boat or take a boat tour on the Douro river. Within walking distance of the apartment (15 min - always on the ocean promenade where you can enjoy the beautiful beach and ocean views), as well as from the famous da Ribeira de Gaia and from the historic centre of Porto, dock, which ensures all international safety and comfort requirements, has the capacity to receive and accommodate, 300 boats, with up to 50 metres. Designed to respond to all the needs of its visitors, the marina has a gas station, a workshop for maintenance and repair of boats, a ramp varadouro for input and output equipment and a suction system of the Blackwater and oily skin types of boats. A travel-lift with a capacity of 50 tons and a marina with hoist capacity of 3 tons will also be available to users. The marina, which offers exclusive services, there is a group of specialized professionals whose mission is to ensure the comfort and convenience of visitors. http://douromarina.com
Rent a bike and enjoy the ocean promenade (which has a dedicated cycling lane) that extends for more than 15Km, from Ribeira de Gaia/Porto to Espinho (going south), always with the beach and ocean on your side!
GaiaBike
921 Av. da Beira-Mar
Rent a bike and enjoy the ocean promenade (which has a dedicated cycling lane) that extends for more than 15Km, from Ribeira de Gaia/Porto to Espinho (going south), always with the beach and ocean on your side!

Essentials

Large supermarket surface. One of the biggest supermarket chains in Portugal.
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Continente
16 R. de Luís de Aguiar
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Large supermarket surface. One of the biggest supermarket chains in Portugal.
Mid-size supermarket. Includes a low-cost gas station.
Jumbo Gaia
236 R. Emissor
Mid-size supermarket. Includes a low-cost gas station.
Posto de Correios de Canidelo
55 R. António Ferreira Braga Júnior
Post Office.
Medical and Health Care Center.
Health Center Canidelo
282 R. das Fábricas
Medical and Health Care Center.
Farmácia de Canidelo
24 R. da Fitela
Pharmacy
Farmácia de Salgueiros
926 Rua de Salgueiros
Pharmacy
Police Station (PSP)
Police: Canidelo squad
267 R. do Centro de Saúde
Police Station (PSP)

Shopping

Shopping mall, with supermarket, fashion stores, and a 20 room cinema multiplex.
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Arrabida Shopping
244 Praceta de Henrique Moreira
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Shopping mall, with supermarket, fashion stores, and a 20 room cinema multiplex.

Drinks & Nightlife

The views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge. Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Bogani Café is especially recommended for a drink and chill-out sounds), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses that stand behind them. Most of the world's supply of Port is stored and aged here, and a visit to any of the warehouses should not be missed. If you venture into the alleys uphill, you will find 19th century manor houses and even more port lodges (that of Taylor's is especially worth a visit). It is best to come here in late afternoon and stay for dinner overlooking Oporto.
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Cais de Gaia
Cais de Gaia
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The views from Cais de Gaia are perhaps the longest-lasting images of Oporto for visitors. It's impossible not to stand in awe at the city's stunning skyline, whose impact is further enhanced by the picturesque boats that stand in front, and the soaring double-decker Dom Luis Bridge. Breathe in the atmosphere from the several cafes and restaurants at the riverfront (Bogani Café is especially recommended for a drink and chill-out sounds), and then visit the terracotta-topped Port Wine warehouses that stand behind them. Most of the world's supply of Port is stored and aged here, and a visit to any of the warehouses should not be missed. If you venture into the alleys uphill, you will find 19th century manor houses and even more port lodges (that of Taylor's is especially worth a visit). It is best to come here in late afternoon and stay for dinner overlooking Oporto.
You can find in this area some bars that are usually open till 2am, where you can enjoy a drink and listen to some music, while chilling on the sofa lounges facing the ocean.
The Sea - Coffee Bar
896 Av. da Beira-Mar
You can find in this area some bars that are usually open till 2am, where you can enjoy a drink and listen to some music, while chilling on the sofa lounges facing the ocean.
Wonderful and fancy roof-top bar, from one of the best known Porto Wine Cellars - Porto Cruz. Probably one of the best places to have a Porto Wine (or Tonic Porto!) with breathtaking views of the river, Ribeira do Porto (World Heritage) and the D. Luís bridge.
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Espaco Porto Cruz
23 Largo Miguel Bombarda
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Wonderful and fancy roof-top bar, from one of the best known Porto Wine Cellars - Porto Cruz. Probably one of the best places to have a Porto Wine (or Tonic Porto!) with breathtaking views of the river, Ribeira do Porto (World Heritage) and the D. Luís bridge.
The nearest Casino, in case you want to go for a night of gambling, or to check some of the regular shows. http://www.solverde.pt/en/
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Casino Espinho
85 R. 19
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The nearest Casino, in case you want to go for a night of gambling, or to check some of the regular shows. http://www.solverde.pt/en/