What to do in Vila Nova de Gaia

Activities, attractions and tours
Sandeman Cellars which includes heritage architecture and interior views

Vila Nova de Gaia Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Vila Nova de Gaia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Vila Nova de Gaia to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Vila Nova de Gaia Attractions

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Sandeman Cellars featuring interior views and heritage architecture

Santa Marinha

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While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Gaia Cable Car and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.

Santa Marinha
River views

Gervide

While you're in Gervide, take in top sights like El Corte Inglés de Gaia or Porto Historic Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Câmara de Gaia Station or Jardim do Morro Station.

Gervide
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Oliveira do Douro

If you're spending some time in Oliveira do Douro, Duoro River and Lavandeira Municipal Park are top sights worth seeing.

Oliveira do Douro
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While walking aimlessly through Vila Nova de Gaia I came across this painted staircase.  What could be just a staircase without any attractions has become a beautiful example of how art can improve our relationship with the environment around us.

Ao passear sem destino por Vila Nova de Gaia deparei-me com esta escadaria toda pintada. O que poderia ser apenas uma escadaria sem nenhum atrativo transformou-se num belo exemplo de como a arte pode melhorar a nossa relação com o ambiente que nos cerca.

Mafamude

While you're in Mafamude, take in top sights like El Corte Inglés de Gaia or Teixeira Lopes House Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at João de Deus Station or Câmara de Gaia Station.

Mafamude
on my walk to visit wine cellars, along the Duoro River. Porto, Portugal, 2014

São Pedro da Afurada

While São Pedro da Afurada might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Arrabida Shopping and Vila Nova de Gaia.

São Pedro da Afurada
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Miramar

If you're spending some time in Miramar, Clube de Golf de Miramar and Senhor da Pedra Chapel are top sights worth seeing.

Miramar

Day trip destinations from Vila Nova de Gaia