Gondomar is a tourist destination where traditions offer us moments of pleasure for the diversity and richness of its artistic heritage, recreational, historical and cultural.
Gondomar is a territory known for Jewelry, much of its history is an established relationship between Man - Factory - Gold.
The Filigree is the privileged field in the gondomarense Goldsmithing, the artisanal production is practiced in small scale workshops, of familiar nature, using techniques passed from one generation to the next.
This inheritance continues to force forcefully in the Municipality, for example, in the ranking of the eight largest Portuguese companies of jewelery and goldsmithing five are gondomarenses. Gondomar Goldsmithing accounts for about 60% of the national production.
Gondomar also offers the most beautiful river beaches of the Douro, namely Lomba, Melres and Zebreiros. The quality of its waters and the vigilance ensured throughout the bathing season, coupled with the beautifully landscaped landscape, make these places a haven of tranquility and well-being, excellent alternatives to the hustle and bustle of coastal beaches.
Gastronomy is one of the main tourist events of Gondomar, the result of continuous achievement for more than two decades of Gastronomic Festival which enjoy a high public recognition, they are the "Feast of the Shad and Lamprey", held in February and March; "Caldo de Nabos", held in September and October. More recently, the initiative dedicated to "Rojões e Papas de Sarrabulho à Moda de Baguim do Monte", in February, has attracted a growing number of connoisseurs.
In the sweets the highlight is the "Heart of Gondomar" and the "Mimo D'Ouro", sweets inspired by regional products such as nuts, turnip and honey. Finally, highlight the growing affirmation of the green wine produced in the County.