Guidebook for Vila Nova de Gaia
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Santo Ovidio station
125 R. Conde Dom PedroYellow Line subway station
São Bento subway station at Porto downton. It is also a historial train station that is known for its tile (azulejo) panels that depict scenes of the History of Portugal.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettSão Bento subway station at Porto downton. It is also a historial train station that is known for its tile (azulejo) panels that depict scenes of the History of Portugal.
Metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world. It offers a great view, you can cross it on foot or by subway.
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Il-Pont Luís I
Ponte Luís IMetal arch bridge that spans the Douro River. At the time of construction its span of 172 m was the longest of its type in the world. It offers a great view, you can cross it on foot or by subway.
Food Scene
Great place to eat a delicious grilled veal steak sandwich with (or without) Serra da Estrela cheese (it has PDO status). Each sandwich costs around €3.50. They also have an amazing grilled shrimp!
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Venham mais 5
219 R. de Santo IldefonsoGreat place to eat a delicious grilled veal steak sandwich with (or without) Serra da Estrela cheese (it has PDO status). Each sandwich costs around €3.50. They also have an amazing grilled shrimp!
Tradicional Porto restaurant. Famous for its sliced ham with (or without) Serra da Estrela Cheese (it has PDO status). Also ask for a bottle of their Espadal wine (similar to Rosé).
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosTradicional Porto restaurant. Famous for its sliced ham with (or without) Serra da Estrela Cheese (it has PDO status). Also ask for a bottle of their Espadal wine (similar to Rosé).
A true Portuguese restaurant owned by an elderly couple. The cooking is home-made style and the quality is superb. The duck rice and the roasted veal are my favourites there.
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Rei dos Galos de Amarante
121 Rua das TaipasA true Portuguese restaurant owned by an elderly couple. The cooking is home-made style and the quality is superb. The duck rice and the roasted veal are my favourites there.
A traditional pastry/coffe shop in Gaia (very near to the apartment). It offers an incredible variety of delicacies.The brioche croissants are amazing, specially with ham and cheese. Also serves meals
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Confeitaria Monte Branco
790 R. de Soares dos ReisA traditional pastry/coffe shop in Gaia (very near to the apartment). It offers an incredible variety of delicacies.The brioche croissants are amazing, specially with ham and cheese. Also serves meals
Drinks & Nightlife
The first craft beer shop in Porto! It is also a very nice bar, with a variety of foreign and Portuguese craft beer brands. The owner is very nice and a true beer connoisseur!
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Craft Beer House
126 Praça de Carlos AlbertoThe first craft beer shop in Porto! It is also a very nice bar, with a variety of foreign and Portuguese craft beer brands. The owner is very nice and a true beer connoisseur!