9 days in Gafanha da Encarnacao & Porto Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): stroll through Praia da Costa Nova, examine the collection at The Maritime Museum of Ilhavo, and then examine the collection at Navio-Museu Santo Andre.

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Gafanha da Encarnacao day trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Get out of town with these interesting Porto side-trips: Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira (in Santa Maria da Feira), Guimaraes (Guimaraes Castle & Centro Historico de Guimaraes) and Falua Massage Studio (in Povoa de Varzim). Dedicate the 18th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. The adventure continues: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, steep yourself in history at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and take in the waterfront at Cais da Ribeira.

To see ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Porto online trip builder.

You can drive from Gafanha da Encarnacao to Porto in an hour. In December, daytime highs in Porto are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C.