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Douro Marina
- heritage
Rua de Praia, 430
4400-554, Vila Nova de Gaia
With a privileged location, close to Ribeira de Gaia, Douro Marina is more than a marina. With the capacity to receive and accommodate 300 vessels, it has a gas station and a workshop for their maintenance and repair, in addition to providing, through specialized companies, boat trips for groups. In the surrounding area, there are restaurants and terraces, where you can enjoy the landscape and quietness of the Douro River.
Teleférico de Gaia
- heritage
Calçada da Serra, 143
4430-236, Vila Nova de Gaia
The Gaia Cable Car is, at the same time, a means of transport and a tourist tour. It connects Praça da Super Bock, in Cais de Gaia, with Jardim do Morro, on Avenida da República, next to Jardim do Morro Station of the Porto Metro. There are 12 cabins with capacity for eight people each, covering 562 meters during the five-minute trip.
Convento Corpus Christi
- heritage
Largo de Aljubarrota, 13
4400-012, Vila Nova de Gaia
It was founded in 1345 by a noblewoman from Gaia, Maria Mendes Patite, who handed it over to the S. Domingos Order. In the 17th century, with the floods in the Douro River, the Monastery underwent profound changes and ended up being extinguished in 1834, leading to the construction, in the second half of the 17th century, of a new temple. With a unique architecture, the Choir stands out inside, with an imposing ceiling decorated with oil paintings. Its recovery has revealed many pieces of sacred art, such as a sculpture of Christ crucified dating from the 14th century, and …
Praia da Aguda
- beach
Praia da Aguda
4410, Aguda
With an extensive sand beach, where boats are “parked” by the sea, Aguda beach is also known for the richness of the dunes and abundant vegetation. More than a bathing area, Aguda is a welcoming place, where traditions meet new trends. With a blue flag, it has all the conditions to fully enjoy the beach. It has a wooden walkway along its entire length, in addition to being part of the "Accessible Beach, Beach for All" network.
Sporting Clube de Arcozelo
- leisure
Rua de Mergunhos
4405, Arcozelo
Campo de futebol de 11 em relva sintética e com bancada lateral.
Campo de Futebol da Associação Desportiva de Pedroso
- leisure
Rua Rio da Costa
4415, Pedroso
A soccer field with an earth flor and a small central stand.
Silk Motel
- hotels
Rua da Seada, 239
4415-342, Pedroso
With a modern and refined design, Silk Motel is a two newer, full and charming motels of Portugal. Privacy is respected to the fullest. Provides check-in and check-out quickly and without having to leave the car with private garages for all rooms and room-service 12:0 am, without any direct contact with the staff.
Estátua de Teixeira Lopes
- heritage
Rua Teixeira Lopes
4430, Vila Nova de Gaia
A bust of Teixeira Lopes.
Monumento Primeira Travessia Lisboa-Rio de Janeiro 1922
- heritage
Largo dos Aviadores
4430, Vila Nova de Gaia
This monument’s construction was ordered by the Town Hall, paying homage to Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral, the two Portuguese aviators that did, for the first time, the air crossing of the Atlantic-South (Lisbon-Rio de Janeiro) on the single-motor hydroplane “Lusitânia”. The monument is represented by the armillary sphere on top and a stone basis with commemorative inscriptions. It is placed near the city centre, in a square also called “the aviators”.