Guidebook for Vila Real
Food Scene
Casa de Pasto Chaxoila
Estrada Nacional 2, BorralhaTraditional local food
La Forneria
86 R. António de AzevedoItalian food. Very popular: hard to get a table
Restaurante Cardoso
42 R. Miguel BombardaFrancesinhas!
Cais da Villa
Chef's cuisine rooted in the local tradition
Padaria Serrana 4
44 R. Miguel TorgaLocal bakery, just 80 m away.
Casa Lapão
64 R. da MisericórdiaTraditional monastic pastries
Oh, Faxabor
5000-650 R. Teixeira de SousaPetiscos (Tapas)
Restaurante 22
16 R. Teixeira de SousaRestaurante Terra De Montanha
16 a R. 31 de JaneiroTraditional food, unique decoration
Drinks & Nightlife
Club de Vila Real
Avenida Carvalho AraújoWhere local history meets the new generation
Tinto e Branco Winehouse
23 R. 31 de JaneiroCozy place. No smoking
Johnnie Red
4 R. Dona Margarida ChavesGreat atmosphere, 16th century building
Sightseeing
N2
N2Winding road between Peso da Régua and Vila Real: vineyards, wineries
N222
N222Riverside road between Pinhão and Peso da Régua: vineyards, wineries
N323
N323Winding road between Sabrosa and Pinhão: vineyards, wineries
Avenida 1º de Maio
Avenida 1º de MaioA "little Grand Canyon" on the city center
Fisgas de Ermelo
Waterfall
Great view over the Douro River. Good spot for pick-nicks
28 persone del luogo consigliano
Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
Great view over the Douro River. Good spot for pick-nicks
Casa de Mateus
18th century manor house and gardens
Parks & Nature
Parco Naturale e Spa di Pedras Salgadas
Romantic park, natural sparkling water
Jogging and chilling out, barbecues, public open-air swimming pools
7 persone del luogo consigliano
Corgo Park
Jogging and chilling out, barbecues, public open-air swimming pools
Parque Natural de Alvao
Dramatic landscape, waterfall
Arts & Culture
Pre-Roman pagan sanctuary (Sorry, but it's misplaced on the map — ask me for directions.)
9 persone del luogo consigliano
Santuário de Panóias
Pre-Roman pagan sanctuary (Sorry, but it's misplaced on the map — ask me for directions.)
Museu da Vila Velha
Rua de Trás-os-MurosEarly History of Vila Real. Other exhibits
Vila Real Theater
15B Alameda de GrasseTheatre, Dance, Music, Exhibits...
Shopping
Nosso Shopping
Alameda de GrasseEssentials
Pingo Doce - Vila Real 2
Rua Miguel TorgaJust 100m away. Open 8:30 to 21:00