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Praia da Aguçadoura (Paimo)

  • beach

Praia da Aguçadoura
4495, Aguçadoura

Póvoa de Varzim

Beach with an extensive sand, usually calm, busier at the weekend. It has a children's playground and a horse race is held annually. It is very popular among surfers. Its dune area was excavated to carry out the traditional agriculture of the region: the "masseiras".

Praia da Póvoa de Varzim

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Praia da Póvoa de Varzim
4490, Póvoa de Varzim

Póvoa de Varzim

Very touristy area with extensive sand beach where a beach soccer tournament is held. There are freshwater and saltwater pools and it is possible to hire bicycles and play tennis. It has a top quality restaurant and the casino is nearby.

Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim

  • heritage

Rua Visconde de Azevedo, 17
4490-589, Póvoa de Varzim

Póvoa de Varzim

Museum space founded in 1937, located in Solar dos Carneiros, the only coat of arms in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim and dating from the 18th century. It is classified as a Property of Public Interest. It is one of the oldest ethnographic museums in Portugal, highlighting the exhibition "Siglas Poveiras", the sacred art collection of the primitive mother church (16th century) and the collection of archaeological pieces (such as the Roman inscriptions from Beiriz).

Capela do Senhor da Pedra

  • heritage

Alameda do Senhor da Pedra
4405, Gulpilhares

Vila Nova de Gaia

This 18th century chapel with a hexagonal plan stands out for being located right on the sandy beach of Miramar. It was built in 1686 on a rock and is considered a place of worship and pilgrimage, namely through the Pilgrimage of Domingo da Santíssima Trindade, one of the largest and most charismatic in the county.

Mosteiro de Grijó

  • heritage

Alameda do Mosteiro Grijó
4415-998, Vila Nova de Gaia

Vila Nova de Gaia

The primitive monastery, called Monastery of São Salvador de Grijó, was founded in 922 in the place of Muraceses. It was only in the year 1112 that it was moved to its current location. In 1770 the convent was extinguished, passing its assets to the Convent of Mafra. Of note are the gilded carvings and the 18th century tiles in the chancel, as well as the pipe organ, from the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century. Also noteworthy is the tomb of D. Rodrigo Sanches, classified as a National Monument.

Douro Marina

  • heritage

Rua de Praia, 430
4400-554, Vila Nova de Gaia

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

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

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

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Praia da Aguda
4410, Aguda

Vila Nova de Gaia

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.

Baixa do Porto

  • shopping

Rua de Santa Catarina
4000, Porto

Porto

Downtown Porto, with streets almost entirely dedicated to commerce, is an authentic open-air shopping center. The center of all this excitement is Rua de Santa Catarina, every day invaded by a sea of people, looking for something to buy or just to walk around. It is in Baixa (Downtown) that you can also find the oldest and most typical cafés and pastry shops in Porto, which were once the scene of lively gatherings. Café Majestic, Confeitaria Ateneia and Café A Brasileira are a good example. With the day almost over and the shops closed, the entertainment moves to the theaters …

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