Vila Nova de Gaia is located in Portugal’s Norte region, set opposite Porto on the River Douro. The city is famous for its incredible port cellars, golden sandy beaches, and its gorgeous stretch of restaurants along the river. Take a stroll and snap some photographs of the breathtaking vistas, at the port where wine and port have been carted back and forth for hundreds of years. Tour some of the 60 cellars; discover 16th-century history at Porto’s World Heritage Site, the Douro Monastery; or take the cable car up to Jardim do Morro for magnificent views of the pastel-coloured houses across the river. Other fantastic itinerary items include an aerial gondola to watch the water and town in all its hubbub, and trips to the beautiful, animal-filled Biological Park.