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.
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.
Senhor da Pedra Chapel
Learn about the local history of Gulpilhares e Valadares with a stop at Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Stroll along the waterfront 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.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride
Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto
Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Lunch, Boat Cruise & Tastings
Top hotels in Carvalhos
The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Excellent staff! Great amenities! Bartender Matteo was great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Eurostars Porto Douro
Very nice and clean , close to riverside attractions , 29 mins walk to everything, breakfast was delicious, lots of options, staff was good , very helpful, definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
GA Palace Hotel
So this hotel is absolutely amazing. In order of importance: 1) It is extremely clean and well renovated (and I’m very picky). 2) The decor and design is stunning. We came around the holiday time and the Christmas decorations were like from a magazine. 3) The breakfast was delicious - lots of pound ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stayed one night since it was about 10-15 walk to the airport. Good clean hotel. Quiet. All the amenities including a mini balcony to get some fresh air. One thing I couldn’t work was the TV but they have working WiFi so no bother. Breakfast was continental nothing special for the price but cheaper ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
Room was nice, not much view as we were on the side facing an apartment building. Staff was helpful and courteous
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Wine & Books Porto Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
on-site parking is difficult to find as it is not marked. best to pull up front so they can share parking instructions.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
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 St. Ignatius Zoo and El Corte Inglés de Gaia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
