Vila Nova de Gaia, Exploring the City of Many Cellars
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, or much frequently referred to as Gaia, is a city belonging to the Porto District. With over 170,000 residents, Gaia is considered the biggest city in the Norte Region in terms of population. It was once called the city of Cale under the Roman Empire, which was believed to be a development of the former Neolithic settlement in the area. You can reach the city by plane, arriving at three of the nearest airports to the area, Braga Airport, Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport, and Vila Real Airport. There is a wide array of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal hotels and accommodations present in the city, so no need to worry.
Best Time to Visit
The weather in Vila Nova de Gaia is typically beautiful for most of the year, although the winter season can be too cold to enjoy any outdoor activity. If you're looking forward to enjoying the festivities in the area, come by June when the town celebrates St. John’s Feast and Feast of Saint Peter of Afurada.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Being the home of wine cellars, Vila Nova de Gaia has been attracting wine enthusiasts all over the globe. While in the city, make sure to drop by two of the most popular cellars in the area, Sandeman Cellar and Taylor's Port Cellar, both of which are only a few minutes drive from Cliphotel and Charm Guest House Douro. However, if you're visiting the Jardim do Morro Park, best book your suites at a 5star hotel The Yeatman Hotel.