After months of uncertainty where I would travel in September, I chose Portugal which is always a good choice for street art lovers like me. Two years ago I was already in Porto, so the choice to start my trip in Vila Nova de Gaia was an obvious one.
Vila Nova de Gaia is located opposite Porto on the south bank of the Douro river, and is mainly known as the center of the world renowned Port wines. It doesn’t surprise you all, that I was quiet curious if there is also some street art to discover between the cellars and Port lodges. Below you’ll find an overview of the street art pieces I came across during my walks through Vila Nova de Gaia.
“Half Rabbit” by Bordalo II
The probably most famous and photographed street art intervention in Portugal is the Half Rabbit made by the trash art king Bordalo II (Instagram)
Location: corner R. Dom Alfonso III / R. Guilherme Gomes Fernandes
Jaune
This stairs is designed by the Belgian stencil artist Jaune (Instagram), who is famous for his funny garbage collectors. Made in 2017.
Location: Escadaria da Tv. de Cândido dos Reis
Pastel
The Argentinian artist Francisco Diaz, aka Pastel (Instagram) painted the four walls of this small tower in his typical floral patterns.
Location: Largo Joaquim Magalhães
Random Finds
I consider myself a street art junky. Love it. Thanks for taking us on the trip!
Hehe, street art junky 😛. I am glad u like it. More to come:)))
Fascinating and beautiful art work. Thanks for publishing. Good to see some more of your work too 😀😀. Regards, Ted
Yup, I am back as you noticed:). Have a lot of pictures in the pipeline to publish… :). Always good to see your work too btw. Gr Stef
Our local taggers here in Memphis have sooooo much to learn!
Hehe, but I am sure… Memphis has good artists too:). Gr Stef
That bunny is fantastic!!!
indeed, very cute:). I am glad you that masterpiece made by Bordalo ii. Gr Stef
Compliments for your finds. I’m gald you could travel before the sh.. hit the fan.
Thank you:). Well I took the ‘risk’ to travel in corona times and I am glad I did it. Street Art Hunting through central/north Portugal was a for a long time on my bucket list. Recommendable:)! Gr Stef