Guidebook for Matosinhos
Sightseeing
The lighthouse is located at a height of 57 meters above sea level, has a height of 46 meters and 225 steps.
Its white light, reaches approximately 28 nautical miles (52 km).
Farol de Leça
The lighthouse is located at a height of 57 meters above sea level, has a height of 46 meters and 225 steps.
Its white light, reaches approximately 28 nautical miles (52 km).
Is one of the oldest and most typical places of Porto.
Is part of the historic center and World Heritage Site. It is currently a local of sightseeing, restaurants, esplanades, souvenirs...
741 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ribeira station
Is one of the oldest and most typical places of Porto.
Is part of the historic center and World Heritage Site. It is currently a local of sightseeing, restaurants, esplanades, souvenirs...
Is a pleasant tourist area endowed with beautiful terraces, restaurants and bars, overlooking the historic town of Porto.
Access to Port Wine caves and to Douro cruises.
340 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaIs a pleasant tourist area endowed with beautiful terraces, restaurants and bars, overlooking the historic town of Porto.
Access to Port Wine caves and to Douro cruises.
This lift is another way to climb to the upper town from Ribeira. The access is a bit hidden among the terraces parasols, but it is just before the bridge Luis I.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ascensor da Ribeira
This lift is another way to climb to the upper town from Ribeira. The access is a bit hidden among the terraces parasols, but it is just before the bridge Luis I.
The original funicular was constructed in 1891 to facilitate movement of cargo, particularly Port wine.
It's a cable railway system, that runs down a steep cliff from Batalha to Ribeira.
741 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ribeira station
The original funicular was constructed in 1891 to facilitate movement of cargo, particularly Port wine.
It's a cable railway system, that runs down a steep cliff from Batalha to Ribeira.
Food Scene
One of the architect Siza Vieira early work (1963). Built on the rocks, just two meters of water, is one of the most sought after by lovers of architecture and those who like to contemplate the sea.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
1681 Rua da Boa NovaOne of the architect Siza Vieira early work (1963). Built on the rocks, just two meters of water, is one of the most sought after by lovers of architecture and those who like to contemplate the sea.
Everything Else
Set of swimming pools located on the beach.
Built in the 1960s and opened in 1966, was designed by architect Alvaro Siza Vieira. It is about 25 meters in length.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscinas de natación de Leça
Avenida LiberdadeSet of swimming pools located on the beach.
Built in the 1960s and opened in 1966, was designed by architect Alvaro Siza Vieira. It is about 25 meters in length.
Built over three kilometres of beautiful dunes, Estela Golf Club provides breathtaking views over the Atlantic.
Par: 72 - 18 holes
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golf Club Estela
Built over three kilometres of beautiful dunes, Estela Golf Club provides breathtaking views over the Atlantic.
Par: 72 - 18 holes
Quinta do Fojo is an extensive leaving resort, surrounded by lakes and historical buildings.
Located across the river,very convenient if you want to combine this game with the charms of Porto
6-hole
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golf Quinta do Fojo
238 R. Nova do FojoQuinta do Fojo is an extensive leaving resort, surrounded by lakes and historical buildings.
Located across the river,very convenient if you want to combine this game with the charms of Porto
6-hole
This is the largest urban park in the country with an area of 83 hectares of green areas that extend to the Atlantic Ocean, giving it, a special rare worldwide.
10 km of paths for nice walkings.
1306 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThis is the largest urban park in the country with an area of 83 hectares of green areas that extend to the Atlantic Ocean, giving it, a special rare worldwide.
10 km of paths for nice walkings.
Sports Pavilion built for the World and European Championships of Hockey in 1952.
The stunning surroundings remained, covered with magnificent gardens and sumptuous plants trees.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palacio de Cristal
Sports Pavilion built for the World and European Championships of Hockey in 1952.
The stunning surroundings remained, covered with magnificent gardens and sumptuous plants trees.
In the list of 14 most beautiful train stations, is distinguished by its "20 thousand splendid tiles" created by Jorge Colaço, a work that, according to Travel + Leisure, any visitor will "sigh."
Praça de Almeida Garrett
Praça de Almeida GarrettIn the list of 14 most beautiful train stations, is distinguished by its "20 thousand splendid tiles" created by Jorge Colaço, a work that, according to Travel + Leisure, any visitor will "sigh."
Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro/Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro
163 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro/Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro
Shopping
Vodafone
nº 2949 Av. da BoavistaIKEA, Fnac, Supermarket, Fashion, Restaurants
Arts & Culture
Also Museum of Contemporary Art, reserved for presentation of temporary exhibitions. It's a unique building in Portugal and Europe, in both architectural and landscape terms.
897 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Fundación de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroAlso Museum of Contemporary Art, reserved for presentation of temporary exhibitions. It's a unique building in Portugal and Europe, in both architectural and landscape terms.
Was conceived to mark 2001, the year in which Porto was Cultural Capital of Europe, and it is the first new building in Portugal to be entirely dedicated to all types of music.
706 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Música
Was conceived to mark 2001, the year in which Porto was Cultural Capital of Europe, and it is the first new building in Portugal to be entirely dedicated to all types of music.
Occupies the Carrancas Palace, a building from the end of 18th ct, it was the country’s first public art museum. It has works of the XIX ct, national and Oriental porcelain, jewelery, and furniture.
533 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis
44 R. de Dom Manuel IIOccupies the Carrancas Palace, a building from the end of 18th ct, it was the country’s first public art museum. It has works of the XIX ct, national and Oriental porcelain, jewelery, and furniture.
is the most striking representation of the baroque style.
Its construction began in 1732 and is the most imposing work of Nasoni.
This is undoubtedly the most recognized monument by porto people.
1226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de Neryis the most striking representation of the baroque style.
Its construction began in 1732 and is the most imposing work of Nasoni.
This is undoubtedly the most recognized monument by porto people.
Although it was built in the early 18th century, the chapel is very simple. In 1929, the exterior was coated with tiles depicting the life of St. Francis of Assisi and of St Catherine.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capela das Almas
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaAlthough it was built in the early 18th century, the chapel is very simple. In 1929, the exterior was coated with tiles depicting the life of St. Francis of Assisi and of St Catherine.
Is a steel structure bridge with two trays, built between 1881 and 1888, over Douro river.
The project was carried out by the Belgian engineer Seyrig Theophilus, also author Maria Pia Bridge.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Largo Dom Luís I
Largo Dom Luís IIs a steel structure bridge with two trays, built between 1881 and 1888, over Douro river.
The project was carried out by the Belgian engineer Seyrig Theophilus, also author Maria Pia Bridge.
This temple consists of three naves, presenting a model plant characteristic of Gothic churches built in the country, from the thirteenth century.
Rua da Bolsa
Rua da BolsaThis temple consists of three naves, presenting a model plant characteristic of Gothic churches built in the country, from the thirteenth century.
Is a building of Romanesque-Gothic structure, of the XII and XIII cts, having undergone major renovations in the Baroque period. The interior still retains the appearance of a church-fortress.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sé
Is a building of Romanesque-Gothic structure, of the XII and XIII cts, having undergone major renovations in the Baroque period. The interior still retains the appearance of a church-fortress.