Teleférico de Gaia

Teleférico de Gaia is an aerial cable car that carries passengers between the Douro riverbank and the upper hillside of Vila Nova de Gaia. The system bridges a change in elevation over a span of roughly 300 meters (1,000 feet) in a journey lasting about five minutes.

The cable car system was developed as a modern connection between the historic port wine cellars along the river and the higher parts of the settlement. It emerged to provide residents of the steep hillside with easier access to the riverside.

The cable car frames views of traditional port wine warehouses and shows how this area relies on river commerce and wine production. From above, you can see the relationship between the working riverfront and the residential quarters up the slope.

The lower station sits right along the riverside promenade, which is easy to reach on foot from the main tourist areas. The upper station connects to the hillside streets, making it simple to continue exploring in either direction.

From the cable car, you can spot six different bridges crossing the Douro, including the prominent metal arch of Dom Luís I Bridge. This vantage point offers a rare view of how these structures relate to each other and to the city below.

Location: Vila Nova de Gaia

Operator: Telef - Transportes por Cabo e Concessões, S.A.

Address: R. Rocha Leão 236, 4430-210 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Opening Hours: April 26-September 24 10:00-20:00; March 24-April 25 10:00-19:00; October 25-March 23 10:00-18:00; December 25 off

Phone: +351223741440

Website: https://gaiacablecar.com

GPS coordinates: 41.13800,-8.60959

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50