Vila do Conde stands at the mouth of the River Ave, about twenty-five kilometres north of Porto. The huge Santa Clara convent dominates the town from its hill, and the stone aqueduct that once supplied it still strides across the streets for several kilometres.
The town has a long history of shipbuilding (a replica of a sixteenth-century ship is moored at the old customs quay) and of bobbin lace, which has its own museum and school. In July the Curtas short film festival fills the cinemas. North and south of the river are wide, sandy beaches.
Metro line B runs from the town centre to Trindade in about an hour, faster on the express services. The airport is two stops closer. For buyers, Vila do Conde offers an old town and the sea within reach of Porto by rail.
Regional restaurant in Vila do Conde. Address: Rua 70 340.
Bar in Vila do Conde. Address: Praça José Régio 137, 4480-718.
Coworking space in Vila do Conde. Address: R. do Lidador 225.
Bar in Vila do Conde. Address: Praça José Régio, 4480-791.
Gym in Vila do Conde. Address: Rua António Gonçalves Pousado, 4480-888.
Museum in Vila do Conde.
Café in Vila do Conde. Address: Avenida Doutor Carlos Pinto Ferreira 171, 4480-052.
Guest house in Vila do Conde. Address: Rua Padre Américo 194, 4480-173.
Sushi restaurant in Vila do Conde. Address: Rua da Costa 5, 4480-746.
Hostel in Vila do Conde. Address: Avenida Coronel Aires Martins 530.
Portuguese restaurant in Vila do Conde. Address: Rua dos Benguiados 354, 4480-794.
Restaurant in Vila do Conde. Address: Rua Nossa Senhora de Fátima 920.
