Romanesque church which preserves the portals and primitive dogs. Subsequent modifications of painted caissons presents chancel and the 18th-century gilded.

It features a plastered and whitewashed facade, framed by pilastered quoins marked by pinnacles. The portal is a segmental arch, crowned by a pediment with a projecting cornice.

Former Franciscan convent with a rectangular plan with two floors, dating from the 17th century, with an attached church, with a plan in the shape of a Latin cross. In the convent building, the bell tower stands out, with a quadrangular plan and three floors. The church has a single nave, accessed through a stonework portal, located in the middle of the gospel side.

Romanesque-Gothic building dating from the 13th century. It features gargoyles on the side facades and an ogival portal on the front, surmounted by a rose window. The interior has a single nave, with the chancel covered by a coffered vault formed by three Gothic arches. The chapel's side columns have sculpted capitals with zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and phytomorphic decorations.

Consists of two distinct parts: the Casa de Cima or Casa do Arco, and the Casa de Baixo or Casa da Torre. The Palácio de Sub-Ripas has a magnificent Manueline portal dating from the first half of the sixteenth century. The branch also notable for dozens of bas-reliefs bearing exterior walls.

Its exact foundation is unknown. However, it is mentioned in royal documents from 1320. In the 17th century, its main elevation underwent major architectural changes. It features a granite portal, a lintel, a triangular pediment topped by a stone cross, a spire at the north end, and a robust, sharp-pointed bell tower opposite, made of masonry decorated with artistic sgraffito, two eyelets, and an equal number of cast bronze bells, the oldest dating from 1772.

Stately residence dating from the 18TH century, an interesting architectural ensemble of Baroque style, typically Minho. This beautiful palatial residence, although privately owned, well worth a visit, at least to the outside. Through the iron gate you can see the pretty walled courtyard where stands out the upper gallery alpendrada. In the courtyard in front of the gate there is a fountain lined with tiles and the original Sundial. off the patio, front part to the majestic gate, deserves attention an interesting Baroque fountain, transferred from the Franciscan convent of São Paio of Mount for this site in 1899, and …

Every day, you can enjoy a dinner with the best of traditional regional and European cuisine in a elegant space which gives you access to a privileged view to the pool and beach. Indulge yourself with culinary discoveries that our Gourmet Letter suggest and accompany them with an available wines in the wine list.

Located on the left bank of the Douro River, directly facing Oporto's Ribeira (riverside), the Gaia Ribeira is a lively area, most especially during the summer. The tourists do not resist the temptation of a walk on this side of the river and of visiting the Port Wine Cellars. The Cais de Gaia, a space that includes many bars and restaurants with lovely terraces near the banks is more recent.

Manueline chapel dated from the XVI century, of which remains the ogival arch of the transept. In 1554 the principal chapel was covered with Azulejo Sevilhano (glazed tile) and the body of the church, as well as the portal were repaired. In the XII century the retable and the pulpit were built. Later, in the XVIII century the collateral retables and the wood ceiling were placed.