Magarão Travel Guide
Vila Nova de Gaia
Popular places to visit

Sandeman Cellars
Delight in the rich flavors of Portugal’s finest Porto wines, marvel at views over Porto and explore historic cellars at this charming 225-year-old port lodge.

St. Ignatius Zoo
Visit the animals who live at St. Ignatius Zoo during your trip to Avintes. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Cais de Gaia
You can find out about the history of Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada with a trip to Cais de Gaia.

Senhor da Pedra Chapel
Learn about the local history of Gulpilhares e Valadares with a stop at Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
During your visit to Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, you can do some window-shopping at El Corte Inglés de Gaia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Gaia Cable Car
You can take time to visit Gaia Cable Car during your travels to Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira

Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto

Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk
Top hotels in Magarão

Hilton Porto Gaia
Not really
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

GA Palace Hotel
My wife and I book the G.A. Place hotel for my birthday weekend and we were not disappointed, the hotel is in a central location, the staff were so accommodating, the breakfast was amazing. We will be coming again
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
The staff was very nice and made this vacation special.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Brilliant concept Great base to explore the city
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Eurostars Aliados
Room was great, breakfast very good with a big selection, facilities are excellent, staff very polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Eurostars Porto Douro
Staff friendly and helpful . Rooms cleaned well . Good bed linen . Room air conditioning good and not too noisy . Walk along the river to restaurants on the flat . Porto very hilly but funicular railway useful to take you up the hill into the city .
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Magarão

Carvalhos
When in Carvalhos, you can plan a visit to St. Ignatius Zoo and El Corte Inglés de Gaia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Serzedo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Serzedo and surrounding area, you can visit Granja Beach and Senhor da Pedra Chapel.


