Family Hotels in Vila Nova de Gaia

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a visit to St. Ignatius Zoo, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Avintes. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you have fun at St. Ignatius Zoo, you'll love Lavandeira Municipal Park, located nearby.

Travellers to Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada might want a tour of Sandeman Cellars in Santa Marinha. Our travellers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting. If you enjoy your tour, head to Taylor’s Port Cellars or World of Wine, both within a short walking distance.

If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Miramar – home to Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is family-friendly and that it has lots of nice beaches. Gulpilhares e Valadares has other landmarks that you might want to visit, such as Porto Historic Center.

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

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.

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.