Title: Visit Avintes: 2026 Travel Guide for Avintes, Vila Nova de Gaia | Expedia.com

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# Avintes

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Avintes

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Avintes

![Hilton Porto Gaia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69410000/69404600/69404539/be0733eb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hilton Porto Gaia

Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117 nightly

$123 total

Mar 21 - Mar 22

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (847 reviews)

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Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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![GA Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92810000/92807500/92807493/43f56fbe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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GA Palace Hotel

Rua Alexandre Herculano, 311 Porto 

$301 nightly

$326 total

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

10/10 Exceptional! (768 reviews)

Top tier and impeccable service. The breakfast was great and the hotel was excellent from start to finish. Hands down the best place to stay in Porto.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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![Hotel Moon & Sun Porto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31710000/31705400/31705361/f4675508_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Moon & Sun Porto

R. de Sá de Noronha 70 Porto Porto

$124 nightly

$138 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)

Staff were lovely. Excellent location . Very clean nice size room and bathroom

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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Spot Family Apartments

Rua do Bolhão, 109 Porto Porto

Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,225 reviews)

Clean room good shower nice front lady but extremely noisy from traffic

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![Porto River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12630000/12626000/12625967/44d7d6e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Porto River

Rua dos Canastreiros, 50 Porto 

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews)

The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

Rua de São João 9-21 Porto Porto

Stay at this apartment in Porto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)

Great stay!!! Convenient location close to everything!! Will fully recommend to all! Friendly staff and willing to allow us to check in early upon arrival from airport! Also allowed us to leave our luggages before PM departure after check out!! Loved it here!

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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## Check Avintes hotel availability

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### Popular places to visit

![Sandeman Cellars featuring a square or plaza, signage and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081705/f5d10cef-537d-44bc-9676-2ecf7597c4a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sandeman Cellars

4.5/5(108 reviews)

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.

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![#zoo #zoosantoinacio #zoosantoinácio #animal #animals #petstagram #petsagram #photooftheday #eagle #eagles #animallovers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000443344/2ebe6197-5e2f-4a9f-a2ba-6677725d780e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### St. Ignatius Zoo

See the exotic and native 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/St-Ignatius-Zoo-Vila-Nova-de-Gaia.d6189721.Vacation-Attraction)

![one of the factories that still exist in the construction of typical boats of the Port#porto#portugal#photooftheday#bestphoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975862525/8e3ac61f-545a-4b45-824c-9ef1ddafe134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cais de Gaia

You can find out about the history of Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada with a stop at Cais de Gaia. 

[](https://expedia.com/Cais-De-Gaia-Santa-Marinha.d553248633928204389.Vacation-Attraction)

![Here is a quick look at the fantastic Chapel of Senhor da Pedra near Porto. This oceanfront chapel built on rocks offering picturesque views of the beach, water & sunsets. I've visited this spot last November after I saw the photo in one of the travel guides. Do you use travel guides when you go for your holidays?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621554160465/196595f1-bd15-40f7-a1fa-451f87d49226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Senhor da Pedra Chapel

4/5(3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gulpilhares e Valadares when you take a trip to Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours. 

[](https://expedia.com/Senhor-Da-Pedra-Chapel-Gulpilhares.d553248621554160465.Vacation-Attraction)

#### El Corte Inglés de Gaia

During your visit to Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at El Corte Inglés de Gaia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours. 

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#### 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. 

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### Things to do

![City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172136/692378e1-2315-4393-8312-6cafe1c8aa33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

$32

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-porto-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour-extras.a172136.activity-details)

![Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49848738/2945376f-98fa-403e-98b6-909aa965c7bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira

$4

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/portos-old-town-tour-ribeira.a49848738.activity-details)

![Tour of Vila Nova de Gaia ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49841803/0df3f2a2-fe78-44eb-b60f-97d4fc0dd2e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tour of Vila Nova de Gaia

$4

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-of-vila-nova-de-gaia.a49841803.activity-details)

![Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3859727/0254360f-ccfa-4713-a299-65e1f01454ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

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

$47

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-portos-highlights-on-a-2-hour-private-electric-tuk-tuk.a3859727.activity-details)

![Porto's #1 Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49842235/4371c7d8-d9c6-41f6-b021-59e4079b8411.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Porto's #1 Walking Tour

$1

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/portos-1-walking-tour.a49842235.activity-details)

![Picture 2 for Activity Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47792318/718ff945-6fd5-4132-be8d-a7b65511f91b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings

$94

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/porto-douro-valley-tour-with-lunch.a47792318.activity-details)

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## Cities near Avintes

![Prince Henry Bridge or Ponte do Infante D. Henrique over Douro Rive between cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4905/6c5466b4-ff2e-4964-a317-bf3381ed8a82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Vila Nova de Gaia

![Vista aérea de drone sobre a Barragem de Crestuma, Vila Nova de Gaia / Gondomar (Portugal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182226/223af097-6b96-493a-9678-3a0f5bc6bba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Gondomar

![Dom Luis I Bridge featuring night scenes, street scenes and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081669/bd28ed12-b40e-4f35-b996-a1451aa4fbdd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Porto

- Cities near Avintes
- Places of interest

[Vila Nova de Gaia](https://expedia.com/Vila-Nova-De-Gaia.dx4905)[Gondomar](https://expedia.com/Gondomar.dx182226)[Porto](https://expedia.com/Porto.dx603077)[Zebreiros](https://expedia.com/Zebreiros.dx3000020820)

- [St. Ignatius Zoo ](https://expedia.com/St-Ignatius-Zoo-Vila-Nova-de-Gaia.d6189721.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Porto Historic Center ](https://expedia.com/Porto-Historic-Center-Uniao-de-Freguesias-do-Centro.d3000662149.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ribeira Square ](https://expedia.com/Ribeira-Square-Centro-Baixa.d6081691.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dom Luis I Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Dom-Luis-I-Bridge-Uniao-de-Freguesias-do-Centro.d6081669.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Porto Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Porto-Cathedral-Centro-Baixa.d6081675.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Porto City Hall ](https://expedia.com/Porto-City-Hall-Centro-Baixa.d6081685.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Port-Of-Leixoes-Cruise-Terminal-Matosinhos-Centro.d553248634381881978.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bolhao Market ](https://expedia.com/Bolhao-Market-Centro-Baixa.d553248621554122973.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Matosinhos Beach ](https://expedia.com/Matosinhos-Beach-Portugal.d6128644.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Livraria Lello ](https://expedia.com/Livraria-Lello-Centro-Baixa.d553248621532956961.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Norte Shopping ](https://expedia.com/Norte-Shopping-Senhora-da-Hora.d6128638.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Espinho Beach ](https://expedia.com/Espinho-Beach-Portugal.d6338425.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Clerigos Tower ](https://expedia.com/Clerigos-Tower-Centro-Baixa.d553248621532957766.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Avenida dos Aliados ](https://expedia.com/Avenida-Dos-Aliados-Centro-Baixa.d6169174.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Duoro River ](https://expedia.com/Duoro-River-Europe.d553248621532486759.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Sandeman Cellars ](https://expedia.com/Sandeman-Cellars-Santa-Marinha.d6081705.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dragao Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Dragao-Stadium-Campanha.d6081661.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Douro River Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Douro-River-Lighthouse-Foz-do-Douro.d553248621554160397.Vacation-Attraction)
- [University of Porto ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Porto-Paranhos.d6081665.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Leixoes Sea Port ](https://expedia.com/Leixoes-Sea-Port-Matosinhos-Centro.d6128640.Vacation-Attraction)
- [El Corte Inglés de Gaia ](https://expedia.com/El-Corte-Ingles-De-Gaia-Mafamude.d553248634329695425.Vacation-Attraction)
- [EXPONOR - Porto International Fair ](https://expedia.com/EXPONOR-Porto-International-Fair-Leca-da-Palmeira.d6128634.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vila do Conde Beach ](https://expedia.com/Vila-Do-Conde-Beach-Portugal.d6118346.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Clérigos Church ](https://expedia.com/Clerigos-Church-Centro-Baixa.d6081673.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cais de Gaia ](https://expedia.com/Cais-De-Gaia-Santa-Marinha.d553248633928204389.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Furadouro Beach ](https://expedia.com/Furadouro-Beach-Ovar.d553248634821086399.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Europarque Conference Center ](https://expedia.com/Europarque-Conference-Center-Santa-Maria-da-Feira.d6175145.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ingleses Beach ](https://expedia.com/Ingleses-Beach-Porto.d553248621532486706.Vacation-Attraction)

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