Carvalhos
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.
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
During your visit to Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, you can do some window-shopping at El Corte Inglés de Gaia. Amble around the area's waterfront 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.
Things to do

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch

From Porto: Braga and Guimarães Full-Day Trip

Porto: Cockburn’s Port Lodge Tour and Tasting

9 days Camino De Santiago Private Tour Route From Oporto
Top hotels in Carvalhos

Hilton Porto Gaia
Staff was very helpful in providing information
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

GA Palace Hotel
Excellent hotel. Very clean with increibly attentive staff. Breakfast is amazing. Location was brilliant, right in the heart but not loud. Rita and Sandro were brilliant masseuses too! Well worth it.
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026

Hotel Moon & Sun Porto
The hotel was lovely, great location & staff were great. We got a free drink of port and you could have free coffee and cake in the afternoon which was a lovely touch. We couldnt access the roof terrace during our stay which i asume was due to the weather. The only thing letting the hotel down was ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026

Zero Box Lodge Porto
Great staff great property hightly recommend
Reviewed on 18 Mar, 2026

Eurostars Aliados
This was a beautiful room with all of the little touches from a toothbrush to slippers. The staff was very friendly as well!
Reviewed on 19 Mar, 2026

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Very welcoming staff Clean rooms but small
Reviewed on 20 Mar, 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 Granja Beach and Senhor da Pedra Chapel.

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.
