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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

(20-min walk)

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

In the historical zone of Porto, you can find the main landmarks of the region and visit the most relevant national heritage such as the Clérigos Tower, Porto Cathedral, Lello Bookshop, etc.
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MARINA DA AFURADA

(5 min by car)

MARINA DA AFURADA

Marina da Afurada is a recreational pier and berthing area for nautical activities, boat tours and water sports but it is also a traditional fishing district, where you can taste freshly caught chargrilled fish.
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DOURO RIVER EXPERIENCES

DOURO RIVER EXPERIENCES

The Douro River invites you for a refreshing boat ride. Here you can take short trips (one hour), go on cruises with a romantic dinner or even take a week-long cruise along the river, between the vineyard slopes of northern Portugal. Boat Rides: Cruises:
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FLYING OVER THE CITY

FLYING OVER THE CITY

The Douro River and its hills can be contemplated in different ways and places. You can try the Cable Car ride over the Douro River (Cais de Gaia - Jardim do Morro) and flying by helicopter.
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GASTRONOMY, BARS AND ESPLANADES

(9-min walk)

GASTRONOMY, BARS AND ESPLANADES

On the riverside street of Cais de Gaia and Ribeira do Porto (Porto Riverside), there are dozens of restaurants, esplanades and bars overlooking the Douro River. Porto-style tripe, the Francesinha (Portuguese sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat, and covered with melted cheese and a hot and thick spiced tomato and beer sauce) and the Gomes de Sá codfish are some of the specialties that this region offers.
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PORT WINE CELLARS

(5-min walk)

PORT WINE CELLARS

Port Wine cellars are small warehouses where this traditional Portuguese wine is aged and preserved. These cellars organize guided tours and wine tastings open to the public and have stores where you can buy the best Port wine.
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SPORTS AND FITNESS

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Nearby you will be able to engage in several physical activities, such as surfing and SUP [stand up paddleboarding] (Fisherman Surf School - Canidelo), canoeing and sailing (Douro Academy); volleyball (Clube Atlântico da Madalena), tennis (Orbitur Madalena), golf (Golf Clube Miramar), paddle tennis (Quinta do Fojo - Canidelo) among others.

FADO SHOWS

FADO SHOWS

You can watch Live Fado shows at the theatre (Bookings at "www.CasadoFado.pt" or www.fadonabaixa.com), in restaurants like Casa da Mariquinhas, Taberna Real Fado or Santo Fado Restaurant. You can also watch shows at Port Wine Cellars (Calém in Gaia).

TRADITIONAL MARKET - Cais de Gaia

(9-min walk)

TRADITIONAL MARKET - Cais de Gaia

At Beira Rio Market (Municipal Market of Gaia) located at Cais de Gaia, you will find the traditional fruit and vegetable stalls, bakery, fishmongers, among other small traditional bulk stores. The area also has modern restaurants that cater for all tastes.
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JARDIM DO MORRO

(20-min walk)

JARDIM DO MORRO

Jardim do Morro is a garden located atop Gaia hillside, where hundreds of people gather in the evening to watch the sunset, drink a beer, a caipirinha (Brazilian alcoholic beverage made of limes, sugar and cachaça) or even a glass of Port Wine.
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SEA AND SUN

(12 min by car)

SEA AND SUN

Canidelo beach is the first of many beaches along the coast. Here relaxation, walks by the sea and water sports are some of the inviting activities that are promised to replenish your energy.
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SHOPPING

SHOPPING

For a shopping day, you can visit Arrábida Shopping Mall (5 min by car) or Santa Catarina Street (15 min by car) where you can find hundreds of traditional stores.

Arrabida Shopping
Gaia Shopping
El Corte Inglês

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

(20-min walk)

HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

In the historical zone of Porto, you can find the main landmarks of the region and visit the most relevant national heritage such as the Clérigos Tower, Porto Cathedral, Lello Bookshop, etc.
View more

TRADITIONAL MARKET - Cais de Gaia

(9-min walk)

TRADITIONAL MARKET - Cais de Gaia

At Beira Rio Market (Municipal Market of Gaia) located at Cais de Gaia, you will find the traditional fruit and vegetable stalls, bakery, fishmongers, among other small traditional bulk stores. The area also has modern restaurants that cater for all tastes.
View more

PORT WINE CELLARS

(5-min walk)

PORT WINE CELLARS

Port Wine cellars are small warehouses where this traditional Portuguese wine is aged and preserved. These cellars organize guided tours and wine tastings open to the public and have stores where you can buy the best Port wine.
View more

DOURO RIVER EXPERIENCES

DOURO RIVER EXPERIENCES

The Douro River invites you for a refreshing boat ride. Here you can take short trips (one hour), go on cruises with a romantic dinner or even take a week-long cruise along the river, between the vineyard slopes of northern Portugal. Boat Rides: Cruises:
View more

SEA AND SUN

(12 min by car)

SEA AND SUN

Canidelo beach is the first of many beaches along the coast. Here relaxation, walks by the sea and water sports are some of the inviting activities that are promised to replenish your energy.
View more

FADO SHOWS

FADO SHOWS

You can watch Live Fado shows at the theatre (Bookings at "www.CasadoFado.pt" or www.fadonabaixa.com), in restaurants like Casa da Mariquinhas, Taberna Real Fado or Santo Fado Restaurant. You can also watch shows at Port Wine Cellars (Calém in Gaia).

GASTRONOMY, BARS AND ESPLANADES

(9-min walk)

GASTRONOMY, BARS AND ESPLANADES

On the riverside street of Cais de Gaia and Ribeira do Porto (Porto Riverside), there are dozens of restaurants, esplanades and bars overlooking the Douro River. Porto-style tripe, the Francesinha (Portuguese sandwich originally from Porto, made with bread, wet-cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage like chipolata, steak or roast meat, and covered with melted cheese and a hot and thick spiced tomato and beer sauce) and the Gomes de Sá codfish are some of the specialties that this region offers.
View more

MARINA DA AFURADA

(5 min by car)

MARINA DA AFURADA

Marina da Afurada is a recreational pier and berthing area for nautical activities, boat tours and water sports but it is also a traditional fishing district, where you can taste freshly caught chargrilled fish.
View more

JARDIM DO MORRO

(20-min walk)

JARDIM DO MORRO

Jardim do Morro is a garden located atop Gaia hillside, where hundreds of people gather in the evening to watch the sunset, drink a beer, a caipirinha (Brazilian alcoholic beverage made of limes, sugar and cachaça) or even a glass of Port Wine.
View more

SPORTS AND FITNESS

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Nearby you will be able to engage in several physical activities, such as surfing and SUP [stand up paddleboarding] (Fisherman Surf School - Canidelo), canoeing and sailing (Douro Academy); volleyball (Clube Atlântico da Madalena), tennis (Orbitur Madalena), golf (Golf Clube Miramar), paddle tennis (Quinta do Fojo - Canidelo) among others.

FLYING OVER THE CITY

FLYING OVER THE CITY

The Douro River and its hills can be contemplated in different ways and places. You can try the Cable Car ride over the Douro River (Cais de Gaia - Jardim do Morro) and flying by helicopter.
View more

SHOPPING

SHOPPING

For a shopping day, you can visit Arrábida Shopping Mall (5 min by car) or Santa Catarina Street (15 min by car) where you can find hundreds of traditional stores.

Arrabida Shopping
Gaia Shopping
El Corte Inglês

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