World of Wine (WOW), one of the biggest tourist attractions to launch in Europe this year, debuted last month in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. True to its name, the assignment is a wine lover’s dream, and its location is already in a region that attracts oenophiles from around the world. Vila Nova de Gaia, which is located in the Porto district, is traditionally a Port wine in the city and is home to vineyards famous for generating fortified wine.
After five years of progression and an investment of 117 million dollars, WOW, overlooking Porto and the Douro River, opened its doors on July 31. The creation of the new allocation was led by founder and CEO Adrian Bridge, director of the Fladgate Partnership, a corporate holding company that owns renowned Port wine brands such as Krohn and Fonseca and luxury hotels such as the Yeatman in Porto. and the Vintage House in the Douro Valley.
WOW, which covers more than 420,000 square feet of renovated and restored wineries, was created to “help shape Porto as a cultural destination through engaging educational experiences,” Bridge said in a press release.
The wine-focused hotel provides tourists with several museum reports that tell “not just the history of wine,” but also “the city, its other people, and their adventures through the ages,” Bridge said.
The five that are available lately are:
Each delight lasts around two hours and costs € 15 (around $ 18) according to the adult, with the exception of Bridge Collection, which costs € 10 (around $ 12) according to the adult. There is discounted access for kids, school children, and teams, as well as treat packages.
Later this year, WOW will launch its sixth experience, the Fashion & Fabric Museum (an exhibition of the textile, fashion and jewelry industry in Portugal), as well as the WOW Wine School, which will host a variety of activities from various days. . workshops on Portuguese wine and gastronomy in collaboration with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
The cultural destination also offers a variety of dining options for visitors. In the central plaza, visitors can turn to 1828 for an excellent dinner; Angel’s Share for wine, other beverages and snacks; Root & Vine for vegetarian dishes; and Golden Catch for seafood.
Guests for a casual meal can proccasion through Suspiro, a dessert cafe; Lemon Plaza, a place to go; and V.P., a bistro serving classic Portuguese cuisine. WOW is also home-to-occasion spaces, temporary exhibition space and points of sale as additional attractions.
The Fladgate association expects WOW to attract thousands of visitors to Porto every year. The hotel is open to the public lately, but access is only allowed to tourists from various countries, given Portugal’s restrictions.
Since August 24, Portugal has been open to visitors from EU and Schengen-dominated countries and from Australia, Canada, China, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. Flights between Portugal and other countries are only allowed on a mandatory basis and passengers must score negative for Covid-19 within 72 hours prior to departure.
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