Things to do in Vila do Conde (2025): Top nearby activities,popular attractions,itinerary planning,weather,accommodation,food,transportation,and more - all you need to know (updated August, 2025) | Trip.com
小欣:“There were so many people, the bookstore was beautiful, and it was so difficult to take pictures. I originally wanted to buy a book to take home as a souvenir, but I thought my bag was too heavy, so I had to give up. The cheapest book cost 16 euros, but the ticket price can be deducted, so I just visited it.”
Annie长翅膀的喵:“Porto Cathedral, one of the oldest religious buildings in Porto, was built in the 12th century and completed after a century. It combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural styles and is now a core part of Porto's World Cultural Heritage. The church is located on the hill on the north bank of the Douro River, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the river at the same time. It is beautiful.”
Annie长翅膀的喵:“The Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto is a steel arch bridge across the Douro River.
The Dom Luís I Bridge is one of the largest arch bridges in Europe, 560 feet long, with two lanes of high and low. The shape of the arch bridge is roughly similar to the bottom floor of the Eiffel Tower, and it is very magnificent.
It is also called the Waibaidu Bridge in Portugal🤩 by Chinese people.”
Annie长翅膀的喵:“The Clérigos Tower (Monk's Tower, also known as the Priest's Tower) in Porto was built in 1763 and is located in the city center. It is a landmark building in Porto and was once the tallest building in Portugal. It has the functions of a Baroque church and a bell tower.
The small square is crowded with people, and the wooden trams that are still running are slowly pulling up to the station, just like the rhythm of this city, leisurely and relaxed.”
Janwen:“Portugal-Porto-São Bento Station
São Bento Station is a century-old railway station in Porto, Portugal, known as "one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world". It is not only a transportation hub, but also a palace that integrates history, art and culture. The most shocking thing is the 20,000 blue and white tile murals in the station hall, which took Portuguese artist Jorge Colaço 11 years to complete, depicting Portugal's historical events, rural scenery and traditional life scenes. Each painting tells the story of this country.”
Janwen:“Portugal - Porto - Church of the Holy Spirit
The poetry of blue and white porcelain and the purity of faith
The Church of the Holy Spirit (Capela das Almas) in Porto is famous for its iconic blue and white porcelain facade and is an artistic treasure that cannot be ignored in the old town of Porto. Although the church was built in the early 20th century, it carries the historical and cultural memory of Portugal in the 18th century tile art style.
The Church of the Holy Spirit with a blue and white porcelain facade is inlaid with 11,000 blue and white tiles. These tiles are painted with 18th-century techniques and depict the life of saints and religious scenes. The tiles in the sun have a cold blue and white luster, which contrasts sharply with the red tile roofs of the old town of Porto, like a flowing religious painting.”
Janwen:“Portugal - Porto - Church of Santo Ildefonso, the time and space echo of Baroque art
The Church of Santo Ildefonso (Igreja de Santo Ildefonso) is a Baroque church in Porto, Portugal, famous for its complex facade decoration and profound historical and cultural heritage. The most eye-catching feature of the Church of Santo Ildefonso is its blue and white tile facade, which is made of traditional Portuguese tiles and depicts the life and religious scenes of Santo Ildefonso. These tiles have a cold blue and white luster in the sun, which contrasts with the Baroque sculptures on the top of the church - the complex scroll patterns, angel statues and religious symbols are intertwined, showing the ultimate pursuit of dynamics and decorativeness in Baroque art.”
ポルトに留学中:“The view from here is amazing!
You can view it from both under and above the bridge, and both offer different views so I recommend it.
I especially recommend taking the metro to the top to enjoy the view!”
Anonymous user:“This is one of the century-old wineries on the Douro River. There are countless wineries along the river. The winery runs its own restaurant across the street and sells its wines to tourists passing by. You can taste them. This winery provides one-stop service, from the lobby to the exhibition hall, and there are all kinds of introductions inside. Finally, we go to the second floor to taste three glasses of wine. It's too sweet for me...”
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TheForkUser:“Date day lunch spot. First of all, the location is fantastic. Service was amazing from the beginning till the end. The menu had many items to choose from. We shared the Vitelo and a fantastic bottle of wine. Chef Filipe & Francisco were informative & friendly. We can’t wait to dine again.”
TheForkUser:“Jessica who served us was very helpful and pleasant. when we arrived there was a large family event in the restaurant indoors and we were asked if we would prefer to sit outside which we were happy to do. We were presented with delicious tapas to start with which were very nice and we ordered a salad and the seafood with rice for 2 and it was absolutely delicious. Plenty of prawns, scallops, muscles, cockles and langoustines. Highly recommend 👌”
TheForkUser:“Wonderful sushi restaurant on the water in VdC — excellent service, great wine list, and the sushi is top-notch. Worth the drive to this charming town!”
TheForkUser:“Great burgers served up with love in a central but quiet part of town. It’s also a shrine to the great Ayrton Senna. Highly recommended as a pitstop for Camino hikers.”
TheForkUser:“The food was really good, everything was fresh with a nice presentation. The waiter was professional, super friendly and fast . I can absolutely recommend this place!”