Romantic Vila Nova de Gaia awaits: its wineries, riverfront, spas and more!
Vila Nova de GaiaTravel Guide
Vila Nova de Gaia
Travel Guide
Where to stay in Vila Nova de Gaia
Santa Marinha
4.5/5Wonderful!(50 area reviews)
While you're in Santa Marinha, take in top sights like Sandeman Cellars and jump on the metro at Jardim do Morro Station to see more of the city.
Avintes
While visiting Avintes, you might make a stop by sights like St. Ignatius Zoo and Parque Biológico de Gaia.
Aguda
If you're spending some time in Aguda, Estacao Litoral da Aguda Aquarium and Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Nazare are top sights worth seeing.
The Yeatman Hotel
Rua do Choupelo (Santa Marinha), Vila Nova de Gaia
This family-friendly Vila Nova de Gaia hotel is located near the airport, just steps away from Taylor’s Port Cellars and Taylor Fladgate Cellars. Jardim do Morro ...
4.8/5Exceptional! (418 reviews)
"Swimming pool, great view, decent location,......."
Reviewed on 2 Sep 2020
Douro Story
Rua Santos Mártires, 53, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars and Dom Luis I Bridge. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are ...
5/5Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Beautiful location, awesome rental, the greeting was great, got keys they explain a bit about the appartement, just perfect No complains on my end"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2020
Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel
Rua Manuel Moreira De Barros, 618 D, Vila Nova de Gaia
This family-friendly Vila Nova de Gaia hotel is located in the shopping district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cais de Gaia, Gaia Cable Car and Cockburn Smithes Cellars. ...
4.5/5Wonderful! (477 reviews)
"Great up scale hotel in a major city. All the amenities you could want. Fantastic staff."
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2020
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Douro Story
Rua Santos Mártires, 53, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars and Dom Luis I Bridge. Ribeira Square and Porto Cathedral are ...
5/5Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Beautiful location, awesome rental, the greeting was great, got keys they explain a bit about the appartement, just perfect No complains on my end"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2020
296 Heritage Apartments
Avenida de Diogo Leite, 296, Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Sandeman Cellars, Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral and Porto ...
4.8/5Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful team. Had an upgrade with a view over the river, excellent"
Reviewed on 14 Sep 2020
Oh Porto
Calçada da Serra, 85, Vila Nova de Gaia
Located in Santa Marinha, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Serra do Pilar Monastery, Dom Luis I Bridge and Ribeira Square. Porto Cathedral ...
4.6/5Exceptional! (190 reviews)
"The front staff was excellent! Easy to get to all things to see and do in Porto. If you have a car, parking it at the top floor of the adjacent parking garage is the best option but will cost about 17 Euro overnight."
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2020
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit in Vila Nova de Gaia
Sandeman Cellars
4.5/5(57 reviews)
Delight in the rich flavors of Portugal’s finest Porto wines, marvel at views over Porto and explore historic cellars at this charming 225-year-old port lodge.
St. Ignatius Zoo
Visit the animals who live at St. Ignatius Zoo during your trip to Vila Nova de Gaia. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Senhor da Pedra Chapel
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Gulpilhares with a stop at Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Gaia Cable Car
4/5(1 review)
You can learn about the history of Vila Nova de Gaia with a stop at Gaia Cable Car. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Cais de Gaia
You can find out about the history of Vila Nova de Gaia with a trip to Cais de Gaia.
Ramos Pinto Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ramos Pinto Cellars during your travels to Vila Nova de Gaia. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Top things to do in Vila Nova de Gaia
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, River Cruise, & Calem Cellar Tour
£24
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Douro Valley Historical Tour with Lunch
£81
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Private Tour of UNESCO-listed Porto with Port Wine Tasting
£273
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Half-Day City Tour & 6 Bridges Cruise
£64
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Downtown Porto Small-Group Walking Tour
£21
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Wine Tour in Douro Valley - Private wine tastings and lunch included
£164
Per adult
Reviews of Vila Nova de Gaia
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
16 Oct 2019Quiet, convenient, efficient.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
18 Sep 2019We only used the room as a base but you could walk into the town where there were a couple restaurants.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Sep 2019Just across the river from Porto but it has the Port Wine cellars
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
15 Sep 2019Good shopping and metro links. Not rundown like central Porto
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Aug 2019Vila Nova de Gaia was beautiful and everyone around very helpful. For traveling on my own can honestly say I've never felt as safe on my own as I did staying here.
4/5 - Good
Adrianna
19 Jul 2019There are loads of shopping centres, wineries and restaurants. Great views, and in summer there are public events (concerts,etc) at Jardim do Morro, worth a visit!
- Sandeman Cellars Holidays
- St. Ignatius Zoo Holidays
- Senhor da Pedra Chapel Holidays
- Lavadores Beach Holidays
- Arrabida Shopping Holidays
- Estacao Litoral da Aguda Aquarium Holidays
- Granja Beach Holidays
- Gaia Cable Car Holidays
- Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Nazare Holidays
- Taylor Fladgate Cellars Holidays
- Serra do Pilar Monastery Holidays
- Cais de Gaia Holidays
- Taylor’s Port Cellars Holidays
- Clube de Golf de Miramar Holidays
- Real Companhia Velha Cellars Holidays
- Jardim do Morro Park Holidays
- Ramos Pinto Cellars Holidays
- Offley Cellars Holidays
- Cockburn Smithes Cellars Holidays
- Teixeira Lopes House Museum Holidays
- Rozes Cellars Holidays
- Barros Almeida Cellars Holidays
- El Corte Inglés de Gaia Holidays
- Clube de Golfe de Miramar Holidays
- Emboscada Parque Aventura Holidays
- Lavandeira Municipal Park Holidays
- Local Nature Reserve of Douro Estuary Holidays
- Parque Biológico de Gaia Holidays
- Porto Historic Center Holidays