Gemunde is a small parish located in the municipality of Maia in northern Portugal. It may not be considered a tourist destination but it can serve as a good travel base for exploring the rest of the region. Travellers only need to arrange for cheap car hire in Gemunde as soon as they arrive in order to get around the area. However, online reservations are highly recommended for more convenience.

After making arrangements for car rental in Gemunde, travellers can head out to well known tourist spots around the Porto Metropolitan Area. The capital city of Porto, for instance, is about 25 minutes to the south of the village by car. The city is the largest in the northern part of the country and is known as a cultural and commercial centre.

Within the city of Porto, travellers will find notable landmarks such as the Pavilhao Rosa Mota, Livraria Lello and the Casa da Műsica. Also worth a drive with a car hire in Gemunde is the Ribeira. This is the area near the Douro River that offers a good starting point for visiting the historical centre of the city.

Along the Ribeira, travellers will find an assortment of restaurants and other dining options that serve local and regional cuisines. They will also find the Port wine cellars in the area. These are facilities where the famous Port wine is stored and aged.