Porto Trip Overview
A pleasant tour along the magnificent landscape of the banks of the river Douro with a typical boat to the village of San Pedro da Afurada, land of fishermen and varinas. We make a stop to get to know, in a short walk, this village and its people so typical and genuine.
The smell of grilled fish floods the village air that whets the appetite for the tasty meal of fresh fish fished on our Atlantic coast in the typical restaurant we have selected for you.
After a good meal nothing like continuing the bike ride through the relaxing Natural Reserve of the Douro Estuary to the beach and then we start the journey back to Gaia where the emblematic Port Wine cellars are located.
We visit a family production Port wine cellar where you will have the opportunity for a true tasting of Port Wines.
For your convenience and for your freedom of choice we do NOT INCLUDE in the price the value of the meal and the Port wine tasting. We estimate a value between € 25 and € 35 per person.
Additional Info
* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Porto, Portugal
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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A pleasant tour along the magnificent landscape of the banks of the river Douro with a typical boat to the village of San Pedro da Afurada, land of fishermen and varinas. We make a stop to get to know, in a short walk, this village and its people so typical and genuine.
The smell of grilled fish floods the village air that whets the appetite for the tasty meal of fresh fish fished on our Atlantic coast in the typical restaurant we have selected for you.
After a good meal nothing like continuing the bike ride through the relaxing Natural Reserve of the Douro Estuary to the beach and then we start the journey back to Gaia where the emblematic Port Wine cellars are located.
We visit a family production Port wine cellar where you will have the opportunity for a true tasting of Port Wines.
For your convenience and for your freedom of choice we do NOT INCLUDE in the price the value of the meal and the Port wine tasting. We estimate a value between € 25 and € 35 per person.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tricla – Biclas & Triclas, Porto 4050-066 Portugal
Starting Point
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: 4050-507 Miragaia, Portugal
The picturesque Miragaia district is known for its cobbled streets lined with villas and small restaurants serving typical Portuguese dishes.
Stop At: Ponte da Arrabida, Via de Cintura Interna, Porto 4150 Portugal
Arrábida Bridge is an arched bridge over the Douro River that connects Porto (by Arrábida area) to Vila Nova de Gaia (by Candal node), in Portugal.
At the time of its construction in 1963, the bridge had the largest reinforced concrete arch of any bridge in the world.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Cantareira, 4150-571 Porto, Portugal
The place owes its name to a time when there existed for many fountains that brought the people fetch water with their pitchers. Always an area of riverside fishermen, still maintains the tradition of harbor for shelter small boats and storage of fishing gear, which harmonize with the beautiful riverside landscape, where you can see the Afurada and Cabedelo, on the other side, between with the long run from the Douro to the mouth.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Farolim de Felgueiras, Jardim do Passeio Alegre,, 4150 Porto, Portugal
Felgueiras Lighthouse on the right bank of the Douro River, is a Portuguese lighthouse located at the tip of the pier of the same name, in the parish of Foz do Douro.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Jardim do Cálem, R. de Sobreiras, 4150-078 Porto, Portugal
Small garden space that is almost at the mouth of the Douro River. It offers magnificent views of the river and it stands out in the tall black poplars, asi.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Ferry Boat to Afurada, R. do Ouro 155-200, 4150-552 Porto, Portugal
The Ferry boat “Flor do Gás” crosses Lordelo pier to Afurada pier. Previously, the vessel served fishermen and fish sellers.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: São Pedro da Afurada, 4400 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Afurada is a traditional fishing village south of the River Douro in Porto. Afurada is known for its many fresh seafood restaurants.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Casa do Pescador, R. Vasco da Gama 16, 4400-584 São Pedro da Afurada, Portugal
The smell of grilled fish floods the village air that whets the appetite for the tasty meal of fresh fish fished on our Atlantic coast in the typical restaurant we have selected for you.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Quinta dos Corvos, Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes n0 63, Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-175 Portugal
Discover Quinta dos Corvos, a winery in Porto, Portugal and explore their most popular wines.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praça Ribeira 1, 4050-492 Porto, Portugal
Located right in the historic center of Porto, Praça da Ribeira, next to the quay with the same name, is one of the oldest squares in the city, already mentioned in royal letters in 1389.
It was in this area of Ribeira and in its commercial connection with the Douro River that the city began its frank development and turned to the river.
This led to the infamous Ponte das Barcas, where in 1809 more than 4,000 people died during an onslaught of French troops. Today a bronze bas-relief attests to this moment.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: Ponte de Dom Luis I, Pte. Luiz I, Porto Portugal
The real name of this bridge is Luiz I and not, as it is popularly called, D. Luís I. A sentimental question of the people of Porto seems to be the origin of the name by which it is commonly known. Regardless of the name, it is an ex-libris of the city and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Stop At: Cais de Gaia, 4400 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Cais de Gaia has always functioned as a port area. However, in order to enhance and modernize it, Cais de Gaia has undergone several renovations. Today, it is one of the most important sights of the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, where the views of the Douro, combined with the numerous cafes, restaurants and terraces, make this place an important point of interest.
Duration: 3 minutes
