24/08/2026
⚓ Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia
A lovely stop while sailing down Portugal on Jalan. Colorful streets, great food, and Port w**e at every corner.
We wandered through São Bento train station, its main hall covered in over 20 000 ceramic tiles telling the story of Portugal.
Then we stopped for lunch: francesinha for Benoit (Porto’s legendary sandwich, stacked with meats, melted cheese and a spicy tomato-beer sauce) and a classic seafood rice for Anna.
Being sardine fans, a stop at the most typical (and touristic) shop in town was a must.
We crossed the Dom-Luís bridge, watching a few brave boys jump into the Douro from the upper level, then made our way to the famous Lello library. Stunning, but packed with tourists, and now you need a timed ticket just to get in.
Our last stop was Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river, where Port w**e has been aged for centuries in cellars like Sandeman, Graham’s and Taylor’s before shipping out to the rest of Europe.
