Carvalhos Travel Guide
Vila Nova de Gaia
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 riverfront 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 Walking Tour, Lello Bookshop, River Cruise and Cable Car
Porto: River Douro 6 Bridges Cruise
Day Trip to Fatima, Nazare and Church of Santa Maria de Valega
Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch
Top hotels in Carvalhos
Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory
Great hotel, great value. Only thing letting it down is the breakfast (not good value) and the “spa” facilities, the pool and jacuzzi were very dated. Other than that the people were all really nice and helpful, the room was great size and comfy bed.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Zero Box Lodge Porto
Showers have a problem with temperature regulation. Be very careful with any small children. Can go from very hot to quite cool without any adjustment, ongoing. It was extreme in our first room assignment to the extent that it scared me. They gave us a second room assignment, but it had a stench ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
YOTEL Porto
Shower was completely nonfunctional. the water did not turn on. Room was ok except for visible water damage to the closet area. Bed was HOT. AC wasn’t great.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Everything great!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Social Hub Porto
Pleasant experience, good location and nice well train staff , facility are well maintained , strong recommend to all.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Eurostars Porto Douro
Excellent location - on the river and a short level walk to Ribeira with all its restaurants. We had a brilliant view of the river and the Dom Luis I Bridge from our room.
Reviewed on 1 May 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 Senhor da Pedra Chapel and Espinho Beach.
Magarão
Magarão might not have many top sights, but Parque Biológico de Gaia and Porto Historic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
