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<\/p>\nGondomar is a municipality, situated to the east of Porto, in northern Portugal. This sizeable region runs along the bank of the River Douro, where river beaches, framed by woodland, provide the perfect spot for a summertime picnic.<\/p>\n
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Asides spending lazy days on a riverside beach, there\u2019s plenty more to do in this alluring area of Portugal, with its fascinating architecture, culture and history.<\/p>\n
Visit the Zoo Santo In\u00e1cio<\/strong><\/p>\n For a fabulous family day out in northern Portugal, take a trip to the Zoo Santo In\u00e1cio, just a ten minute drive from Porto at Vila Nova de Gaia. With around 800 animals – made up of 262 different species, which are found across five continents, Zoo Santo In\u00e1cio is the largest zoo in northern Portugal.<\/p>\n The zoo opened in 2000, and provides spacious habitats for its animals. Zoo Santo In\u00e1cio is committed to spreading an important message about wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n Experience a Douro vineyard walk<\/strong><\/p>\n Another memorable activity that\u2019s there for the taking in the Gondomar region, is acquainting yourself with the unique landscape of the Douro Valley wine region.<\/p>\n Enjoy a leisurely hike through the many vineyards scattered across this pretty region, and which produce the delicious local wine that northern Portugal is renowned for. During these tours, you\u2019ll learn about the winemaking process in the area, taste some fine Douro wine, as well as other mouth-watering Portuguese delicacies.<\/p>\n Visit Idrija Matriz de Gondomar\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n Hailed as Gondomar\u2019s most \u201cshining historic monument\u201d, the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, which is the town\u2019s principle church. This elegant church was established at the start of the 17th<\/sup> century. The beautiful white-washed church boasts an intricate fa\u00e7ade with statues of the patron saints Cosme and Dami\u00e3o, poised in frames on either side of the window above the main entrance to the church.<\/p>\n The church is designed in an impressive baroque style, flanked by an imposing bell tower. The interior is equally impressive, with golden carvings and an incredible painting of the Virgin and Child.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Gondomar is a municipality, situated to the east of Porto, in northern Portugal. This sizeable region runs along the bank of the River Douro, where river beaches, framed by woodland, provide the perfect spot for a summertime picnic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":7440,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[1111,812,810],"class_list":["post-7439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do-in-portugal","tag-gondomar","tag-porto","tag-portugal"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n