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Cais de Gaia

Name: Cais de Gaia
Address: Cais de Gaia, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, PT

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Susette

December 26, 2021

The region is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as it is one of the oldest parts of Gaia/Porto. It is a super touristy region with restaurants, bars and cafes, it is worth having lunch or dinner there someday. There is also a square where many musical events take place, especially on hot summer nights Cais de Gaia gained a very important role in the history of Port due to Port wine, since it was here where the Rabelo ships anchored and the barrels of wine that went to the cellars were unloaded, but also because it was from here that the export from Porto. Wine was started or various goods were imported. Today, cruises along the Douro River depart from this pier, where you can explore the immensity of its waters and admire the unique landscapes of the Douro valleys, where Port wine is made.

Cristina

February 11, 2020

São João Party The official party of São João starts on the evening of the 23rd June. Appreciated by tourists and much the pride of local Porto residents, more than 200,000 people take part in the revelry, culminating in a spectacular firework display over the River Douro lasting about 15 minutes, usually around midnight. St John‘s festival is much loved by Portuguese people of all ages and is very much a family event. Traditions range from launching hot air balloons into the sky and hitting plastic hammers on the heads of passers-by, to waving garlic in people’s faces, jumping bonfires and offering friends and relatives potted basil plants decorated with traditional poems. It’s a time to get together with friends and family; or take a walk through the streets towards the spectacle of the best firework display in town. The main attraction is the fun it provides as well as the local holiday. It’s a day to put one’s troubles aside and enjoy some fun and laughter. The streets are full of stalls and decorations, music can be heard everywhere and popular songs are sung. Since the weather is usually warm this time of year, the traditional fare is delicious grilled sardines, green peppers and traditional Portuguese cabbage soup, called Caldo Verde. The smell of grilled sardines fills the city as it radiates from street corners and gardens to restaurants and beaches. For the strong hearted, the party will go on until sunrise with many parties taking place on the beach. Those who don’t want to brave the crowds usually have a party at home.