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Portugal

Vila Nova de Gaia / Sip, savor, and sightsee

MeowScore 😻93/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

June

Experience the festive São João celebrations with locals

🎆
january

Watch the traditional New Year's fireworks over Douro river

🐷
february

Attend the annual Matança do Porco (Pig Slaughter) festival

🍷🌸
march

Taste the newly released Port wine while admiring blossoming almond trees

🙏🏼🥐
april

Join the Holy Week processions and see the Festa da Coca (Coca Festival)

🏖️🔥
may

Enjoy a sunny day at the beach and join the Queima das Fitas (Ribbon Burning) celebrations

🎉🧄
june

Experience the lively São João festivities with street parties and garlic flowers

🍷🎶
july

Explore the stunning Vinho Verde (Green Wine) routes and enjoy outdoor concerts

🌊🛥️
august

Beat the heat and cool off at water parks and boat tours in Douro river

🍴🍷
september

Taste the delicious food and wine at the Gastronomy Fair

🍇🍷
october

Witness the colorful changing of leaves in Quinta do Vesúvio and celebrate grape harvest

🔥🌰
november

Attend the annual São Martinho Day and try roasted chestnuts and jeropiga (sweet grape juice)

🎄🎅🏼
december

Stroll the streets adorned with Christmas decorations at the annual Fair

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From the point of view of visiting cats, Vila Nova de Gaia might be slightly pricey, but it's still affordable. It's not a budget destination, but you won't break the bank either.

Shop at local markets for produce and try to book accommodations in advance to save money.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Wine tasting

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Wine tasting

Most visitors come to taste port wine and explore the cellars.

Tipping

5-10%

Standard tipping culture in Portugal

Tipping

5-10%

Standard tipping culture in Portugal

Most places accept credit cards, but cash is still preferred. Splitting bills is usually not a problem.

internet situation

great Speed

Fast fiber-optic connections available

excellent Availability

High availability of internet service providers

great Cellular

Good coverage but some rural areas lack coverage

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Decriminalized homosexuality in 1982.

A cat-friendly town where the riverside is the best place to show off our shiny fur coats and catch some fish.

Lots of paw-friendly bars and cafés with divine catnip treats for us to enjoy.

Things to do

The mainstream

🗡️
Gondomar Castle
🌳
Jardim do Morro
🏰
Serra do Pilar Monastery
🐾
Espaço Porto Cruz
🍇
Porto Wine Cellars

The mainstream

🗡️
Gondomar Castle

A furrmidable fortress of the Middle Ages 🏰⚔️🐾

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🌳
Jardim do Morro

A tail-raising garden with panoramic views 🌺🌄😻

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🏰
Serra do Pilar Monastery

A purr-fect viewpoint over the Douro River 🌅🐈

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🐾
Espaço Porto Cruz

A cat-acombination of art, wine and food 🎨🍽️🍷

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🍇
Porto Wine Cellars

Cat-tivating tours in historic wine cellars 🍷👀🐱

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Off the beaten path

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Capela do Senhor da Pedra
🏛️
Casa Barbot
🌅
Miradouro da Serra do Pilar
🐾
Fernandina Wall
🌳
Jardim do Morro

Off the beaten path

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Capela do Senhor da Pedra

A small chapel located on the beach, surrounded by rocks and waves. A peaceful spot for contemplation. 🌊

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🏛️
Casa Barbot

A charming art deco building that houses a cultural center showcasing local art and history. 🎨

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🌅
Miradouro da Serra do Pilar

A historic site with a breathtaking view of the two river banks and the famous Dom Luís I Bridge. 😻

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🐾
Fernandina Wall

An ancient wall that protected Porto and Gaia for centuries, now offering a paw-some view of the Douro River. 🏰

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🌳
Jardim do Morro

A beautiful garden with stunning views of Porto, perfect for a cat nap or a picnic with friends. 🌸

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biking hostile

Limited bike infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Decriminalized homosexuality in 1982.

Mindful meoweler tips

Port Wine Cellars

Located along the Douro river, cat can visit the cellars where the iconic Port wine is aged and bottled.

Jardim do Morro

A beautiful garden that offers cat stunning panoramic views of Porto and the Douro river.

Ponte da Arrábida

This impressive bridge connects Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia and offers cat an amazing view of the river.

Igreja de Santa Marinha

A beautiful church from the 12th century that features a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles of architecture.

Praia da Luz

A beautiful beach with clear waters and lovely sand.

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