Dourum

Vila Nova de Gaia


Matching a cosy stone-walled interior with a little pavement terrace facing the river, this bistro is literally a stone's throw from the Ponte de Dom Luís I. The friendly staff are clued up about ports and wines, which go nicely with sharing boards of Portuguese cheeses and hams, and traditional mains.


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Nearby Vila Nova de Gaia attractions

1. Teleférico de Gaia

0.06 MILES

Don't miss a ride on this aerial gondola that provides fine views over the Douro and Porto on its short, five-minute jaunt. It runs between the southern…

2. Jardim do Morro

0.11 MILES

The cable car swings up to this hilltop park, which can also be reached by crossing the upper level of Ponte de Dom Luís I. Shaded by palms, these gardens…

3. Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

0.12 MILES

Watching over Gaia is this 17th-century hilltop monastery, with its striking circular cloister, church with gilded altar, and stellar river views from its…

4. Ponte de Dom Luís I

0.14 MILES

Completed in 1886 by a student of Gustave Eiffel, the bridge’s top deck is now reserved for pedestrians, as well as one of the city’s metro lines; the…

5. Cais da Ribeira

0.15 MILES

This riverfront promenade is postcard Porto, taking in the whole spectacular sweep of the city, from Ribeira's pastel houses stacked like Lego bricks to…

6. Espaço Porto Cruz

0.17 MILES

This swanky port-wine emporium inside a restored 18th-century riverside building celebrates all things port. In addition to a shop where tastings are held…

7. Praça da Ribeira

0.2 MILES

Down by the Rio Douro, narrow streets open out onto a plaza framed by austerely grand, tiled town houses overlooking a picturesque stretch of the river…

8. Igreja de Santa Clara

0.27 MILES

Once part of a Franciscan convent, this church hides an opulent interior behind its unassuming facade. Gothic in shape, with a fine Renaissance portal,…