For many centuries, here it was located a river port from where they were exported various goods, with particular focus on the Port. Siltation of the Douro bar and the construction of the port of Leixões led to a successive decline of the wharf and the surrounding areas.

The construction of the current venture Cais de Gaia, one of Sousa Tasso architect work in partnership with Eduardo Cabral dos Santos, aimed at the renewal and enhancement of this area, where there are the wine cellars of Porto, making the best front party river and a unique landscape.