Carvalhos 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 waterfront in this family-friendly area 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 waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Ramos Pinto Cellars
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Ramos Pinto Cellars during your travels to Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center
Historic Porto by Private Electric Tuk Tuk to Top Landmarks
Best of Braga and Guimaraes Day Trip from Porto
Porto Airport (OPO): to/from the Oriente Station in Lisbon
Top hotels in Carvalhos
Hilton Porto Gaia
this is an excellent, looks like brand new hotel ,confort
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Eurostars Porto Douro
Great location with local restaurants and river views. A 15 min downhill walk from metro station but we only used the metro for the airport and everything else very walkable. Staff helpful and breakfast plentiful.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Beautiful hotel. Unbelievable breakfast,,,,is an $7 urber ride to downtown Porto. But def woul stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
I only had breakfast once to expensive and poor selection
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Eurostars Aliados
Nice hotel, a bit far from old historic center but still quite walkable.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
YOTEL Porto
Good overall..
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Carvalhos
Serzedo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Serzedo and surrounding area, you can visit Senhor da Pedra Chapel and Espinho Beach.
Magarão
Magarão might not have many top sights, but Parque Biológico de Gaia and St. Ignatius Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
