visiting the port wine lodges in porto

Situated directly across the river from Porto, the inviting cluster of old wine lodges nestled tightly together on the riverbank of Vila Nova de Gaia rank very highly amongst Portugal’s top tourist attractions.

Famous for its port wine lodges, the ancient town of Vila Nova de Gaia lies directly opposite the great city of Porto on the steep south bank of the River Douro in northern Portugal.

Despite its steep hills, Porto is certainly a city made for walking with a number of interesting routes available for visitors looking to soak up the city’s medieval atmosphere at their own pace.

Without doubt one of Europe’s most astonishing cityscapes, Porto’s old quarter, with its thick flagstones and delicately-moulded façades, is attracting a fast-growing number of culture-hungry tourists.