Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Ribeira
Porto, Portugal
Porto's riverside old quarter of colourful tall houses, cafes and lanes.
Food and drink · Portugal · Norte
Port Wine Cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia
Historic lodges across the river where port wine is aged and tasted.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Port Wine Cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia matters
Across the river from Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia is lined with port lodges, each with a famous name painted on the roof. Visits include a walk among barrels and a tasting of different styles, from ruby to tawny. Take the lower deck of the bridge to cross.
Talking points
- Tours include tastings.
- Barrels age in cool lodges.
- The waterfront has good views.
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