Pescaria: luxury rehabilitation with a privileged view of the Douro, Portugal

Pescaria-preserved industrial building on the south bank of Douro with 18 one-bedroom flats, 2 commercial spaces and 8 parking spaces for sale in Gaia, Portugal

In the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia's waterfront comes the Pescaria project, a residential and commercial development that combines history, location and contemporary architecture. Located in Cais da Pescaria, next to the river Douro and with stunning views of the historic centre of Porto, this project represents a unique opportunity to live or invest in one of the most emblematic and protected areas in the country.

The original building, a former industrial unit dedicated to the manufacture of Port wine barrels, will be carefully preserved and transformed into an exclusive residential complex, comprising 18 one-bedroom apartments, 2 commercial units and 8 parking spaces. The intervention was designed with the utmost respect for its urban and heritage context, seeking to enhance its industrial origin and ensure visual harmony with the landscape classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The architectural proposal provides for the creation of new openings, significantly improving the entry of natural light and views of the river, without compromising the integrity of the building complex. The colours of the façade, the materials used and the window frames were carefully selected to fit in with Gaia's riverside architectural tradition.

Of the 18 apartments designed, 12 are duplex units with rooms facing the river, maximizing the residents' visual experience and comfort. All the apartments are one-bedroom units, designed to make the most of the available area and the unique surroundings.

The Pescaria project benefits from an exceptional location, with direct access to the river and Porto's protected urban landscape, opposite the Alfândega Building, one of the jewels of Porto's neoclassical architecture. The surroundings combine the authenticity of a fishing district with proximity to tourist and cultural areas such as Afurada, Bolhão Market, Avenida dos Aliados and the historic Port Wine Cellars.

Just a 10-minute walk away is a vibrant area with restaurants, bars and the Gaia cable car, which connects you to Jardim do Morro and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge, the gateway to Porto's historic centre, and the Cathedral.

Pescaria thus offers a rare investment opportunity in an emblematic location, next to the Douro, in a protected area with a strong shortage of new buildings. It's a project that respects its industrial heritage but looks to the future with functionality, charm and sustainability.