Vila Nova de Gaia is situated south of the Douro River from Porto and is home to dozens of the region's port wine lodges. This area does not offer much in the way of hotels or tourist attractions ...

To reach the Vila Nova de Gaia beaches from central Porto, pick up the 902 bus on Rua do Campo Alegre toward Lavadores and take it to the end of the line, or hop on 906 at the Sao Bento metro stop ...