Guidebook for Matosinhos
Food Scene
Very typical unpretentious fresh fish restaurant. Family run
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Salta o Muro
386 R. Heróis de FrançaVery typical unpretentious fresh fish restaurant. Family run
This is the most traditional place to get a Francesinha. Don't expect a fancy place...it's not! It's a proper joint but the francesinha here is amazing!!! By the way this is the only dish they serve!
92 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa CatarinaThis is the most traditional place to get a Francesinha. Don't expect a fancy place...it's not! It's a proper joint but the francesinha here is amazing!!! By the way this is the only dish they serve!
This street in Matosinhos has plenty of excellent fish restaurants and it is within walking distance from the apartment!
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Rua Heróis de França
Rua Heróis de FrançaThis street in Matosinhos has plenty of excellent fish restaurants and it is within walking distance from the apartment!
Within walking distance from the apartment, this is a known restaurant for seafood!
21 personas de la zona recomiendan
A Marisqueira de Matosinhos
717 R. Roberto IvensWithin walking distance from the apartment, this is a known restaurant for seafood!
Good fresh fish and seafood family run restaurant within walking distance to the apartment
29 personas de la zona recomiendan
Restaurante Tito I
279 R. Heróis de FrançaGood fresh fish and seafood family run restaurant within walking distance to the apartment
Amazing authentic pizza!! Very high reviews, considered one of the best in Portugal. Call ahead for a reservation as will likely be hard to find a table.
24 personas de la zona recomiendan
Pizzeria Antonio Mezzero
35 Av. MenéresAmazing authentic pizza!! Very high reviews, considered one of the best in Portugal. Call ahead for a reservation as will likely be hard to find a table.
Mister Couto
393 R. Roberto IvensExcellent everything, but octopus (polvo) is one of their specialties.
Delicious bakery with all sorts of sweet or savory treats!
9 personas de la zona recomiendan
Padaria Ribeiro
196 R. 1º de MaioDelicious bakery with all sorts of sweet or savory treats!
Amazing thin crust pizza and other Italian specialities!
30 personas de la zona recomiendan
Pizza Piazza
82 Alameda Eça de QueirósAmazing thin crust pizza and other Italian specialities!
For lunch only, best smoked meats sandwiches, quirky and friendly environment.
24 personas de la zona recomiendan
Tasca da Badalhoca
437 R. Dr. Alberto de MacedoFor lunch only, best smoked meats sandwiches, quirky and friendly environment.
Fine dining with a sushi bar downstairs and a Mediterranean restaurant on the first floor. Upscale but nice environment and food
61 personas de la zona recomiendan
Restaurante Terra
103 Rua do PadrãoFine dining with a sushi bar downstairs and a Mediterranean restaurant on the first floor. Upscale but nice environment and food
Everything Else
Amazing for fresh bread and snack foods. Everything in here is delicious!!!
Confeitaria Ferreira, Lda.
916 R. Conde Alto MearimAmazing for fresh bread and snack foods. Everything in here is delicious!!!
This is one of the cities largest parks and it is within walking distance from the apartment. Great place for a jog, a stroll or even a picnic!
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThis is one of the cities largest parks and it is within walking distance from the apartment. Great place for a jog, a stroll or even a picnic!
This avenue which starts at Castelo do Queijo connects Matosinhos to Foz in Porto. Have a nice walk by the sea and enjoy the scenery. You'll find many cafés or restaurants where you can enjoy the view
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Avenida do Brasil
Avenida do BrasilThis avenue which starts at Castelo do Queijo connects Matosinhos to Foz in Porto. Have a nice walk by the sea and enjoy the scenery. You'll find many cafés or restaurants where you can enjoy the view
Sightseeing
Beautiful avenue by the sea excellent for walking! This will take you into Foz region in Porto.
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Avenida de Montevideu
Avenida de MontevideuBeautiful avenue by the sea excellent for walking! This will take you into Foz region in Porto.
Port Wine Museum
37 Rua da ReboleiraPort Wine Museum
Beautiful church worth visiting. Close by to Mercado Ferreira Borges
433 personas de la zona recomiendan
Monumento Iglesia de San Francisco
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueBeautiful church worth visiting. Close by to Mercado Ferreira Borges
You can go up the Tower and enjoy the view!
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Iglesia de los Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryYou can go up the Tower and enjoy the view!
Mercado do Bolhão
322 R. FormosaOne of the most iconic markets in Porto!
Catedral de Oporto (Sé Catedral)
Terreiro da SéPorto Cathedral
An old funicular elevator that will take you down to Ribeira
741 personas de la zona recomiendan
Ribeira station
An old funicular elevator that will take you down to Ribeira
Iconic location by River Douro. Very touristic and some good restaurants but they will probably be too touristic and expensive
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Plaza de la Ribera
Praça RibeiraIconic location by River Douro. Very touristic and some good restaurants but they will probably be too touristic and expensive
Worth crossing the Ponte Luís I by foot and heading over to Cais de Gaia to appreciate the view of Porto from the other side.
340 personas de la zona recomiendan
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaWorth crossing the Ponte Luís I by foot and heading over to Cais de Gaia to appreciate the view of Porto from the other side.
Iconic beautiful bridge built by Gustave Eiffel. Pedestrian crossing allowed
65 personas de la zona recomiendan
Ponte Luiz I
Iconic beautiful bridge built by Gustave Eiffel. Pedestrian crossing allowed
Beautiful gardens where you can enjoy a stunning view of the river Douro
1180 personas de la zona recomiendan
Jardines del Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIBeautiful gardens where you can enjoy a stunning view of the river Douro
Rua XV de Novembro
Rua das FloresDrinks & Nightlife
In the last few years this has grown to be the iconic night scene in Porto. Worth going to. Very busy on the weekends!
803 personas de la zona recomiendan
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisIn the last few years this has grown to be the iconic night scene in Porto. Worth going to. Very busy on the weekends!
Plenty of bars in an iconic street in downtown Porto
803 personas de la zona recomiendan
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisPlenty of bars in an iconic street in downtown Porto
Indústria
843 Av. do BrasilIconic Club in Porto, open until early morning.
Alternative bar on top floor of an old buiding in downtown Porto. Friendly with many locals
514 personas de la zona recomiendan
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisAlternative bar on top floor of an old buiding in downtown Porto. Friendly with many locals
Entertainment & Activities
Matosinhos Beach- 5 minutes from the apartment. Good learner surfing beach
261 personas de la zona recomiendan
Playa de Matosinhos
Avenida General Norton de MatosMatosinhos Beach- 5 minutes from the apartment. Good learner surfing beach
SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do QueijoIt's a 25 min drive, but very cute and welcoming zoo. Big enough to spend the day!
93 personas de la zona recomiendan
Zoo Santo Inacio
4503 R. 5 de OutubroIt's a 25 min drive, but very cute and welcoming zoo. Big enough to spend the day!
Parks & Nature
Leça Beach- 10 minute drive from the apartment. Nice wide beach. Good for intermediate surfing
33 personas de la zona recomiendan
Playa de Leça da Palmeira
Leça Beach- 10 minute drive from the apartment. Nice wide beach. Good for intermediate surfing
A large stretch of coast with nice open beaches, not too crowed, a short drive from Porto.
Madalena (South) Beach
907 R. da PraiaA large stretch of coast with nice open beaches, not too crowed, a short drive from Porto.
Shopping
This is a favorite spot for me. It's a shopping center with a difference. It's not your average everyday shopping center. It's an alternative place with very cool stores and products and a artsy feel!
118 personas de la zona recomiendan
Centro Comercial Bombarda
285 Rua de Miguel BombardaThis is a favorite spot for me. It's a shopping center with a difference. It's not your average everyday shopping center. It's an alternative place with very cool stores and products and a artsy feel!
Good selection of stores, not too crowded, good for the kids (small interior playground).
There is an Ikea Store in here also!
67 personas de la zona recomiendan
Mar Shopping
Avenida Mário Moreira MaiaGood selection of stores, not too crowded, good for the kids (small interior playground).
There is an Ikea Store in here also!
Outlet store with good brands at cheaper prices
97 personas de la zona recomiendan
Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet
400 Av. Fonte CovaOutlet store with good brands at cheaper prices
Go there for amazing fresh fish and beautiful produce, some nice shops also
38 personas de la zona recomiendan
Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos
Rua França JúniorGo there for amazing fresh fish and beautiful produce, some nice shops also