Local Food, Wine & Regional Products in Vila Nova de Gaia

Port wine, grilled sardines, Afurada fish, francesinha and bolo de broa.

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What to Try in the Region

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Bolo de broa

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A dense, spiced cake of corn flour, honey and cinnamon, traditional in the Porto region.

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Grilled sardines in Afurada

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Sardines and other fish grilled on the street outside Afurada's small restaurants.

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Port wine

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The fortified wine of the Douro, aged in Gaia: try ruby, tawny, white and vintage in the cellars by the river.

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Francesinha

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Porto's famous sandwich of meats under melted cheese and a spicy beer sauce, usually with fries.