Guidebook for Matosinhos

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Guidebook for Matosinhos

Food Scene

Very typical unpretentious fresh fish restaurant. Family run
52 locals recommend
Salta o Muro
386 R. Heróis de França
52 locals recommend
Very 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 locals recommend
Bufete Fase
1147 Rua de Santa Catarina
92 locals recommend
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!
This street in Matosinhos has plenty of excellent fish restaurants and it is within walking distance from the apartment!
21 locals recommend
Rua Heróis de França
Rua Heróis de França
21 locals recommend
This 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 locals recommend
A Marisqueira de Matosinhos
717 R. Roberto Ivens
21 locals recommend
Within 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 locals recommend
Restaurante Tito I
279 R. Heróis de França
29 locals recommend
Good 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 locals recommend
Pizzeria Antonio Mezzero
35 Av. Menéres
24 locals recommend
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.
Excellent everything, but octopus (polvo) is one of their specialties.
Mister Couto
393 R. Roberto Ivens
Excellent everything, but octopus (polvo) is one of their specialties.
Delicious bakery with all sorts of sweet or savory treats!
9 locals recommend
Padaria Ribeiro
196 R. 1º de Maio
9 locals recommend
Delicious bakery with all sorts of sweet or savory treats!
Amazing thin crust pizza and other Italian specialities!
30 locals recommend
Pizza Piazza
82 Alameda Eça de Queirós
30 locals recommend
Amazing thin crust pizza and other Italian specialities!
For lunch only, best smoked meats sandwiches, quirky and friendly environment.
24 locals recommend
Tasca da Badalhoca
437 R. Dr. Alberto de Macedo
24 locals recommend
For 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 locals recommend
Restaurante Terra
103 Rua do Padrão
61 locals recommend
Fine 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 Mearim
Amazing 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!
1306 locals recommend
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
1306 locals recommend
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!
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
39 locals recommend
Avenida do Brasil
Avenida do Brasil
39 locals recommend
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

Sightseeing

Beautiful avenue by the sea excellent for walking! This will take you into Foz region in Porto.
8 locals recommend
Avenida de Montevideu
Avenida de Montevideu
8 locals recommend
Beautiful avenue by the sea excellent for walking! This will take you into Foz region in Porto.
Port Wine Museum
103 locals recommend
Port Wine Museum
37 Rua da Reboleira
103 locals recommend
Port Wine Museum
Beautiful church worth visiting. Close by to Mercado Ferreira Borges
433 locals recommend
Monument Church Of St Francis
Rua do Infante Dom Henrique
433 locals recommend
Beautiful church worth visiting. Close by to Mercado Ferreira Borges
You can go up the Tower and enjoy the view!
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de Nery
1226 locals recommend
You can go up the Tower and enjoy the view!
One of the most iconic markets in Porto!
770 locals recommend
Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. Formosa
770 locals recommend
One of the most iconic markets in Porto!
Porto Cathedral
566 locals recommend
Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da Sé
566 locals recommend
Porto Cathedral
An old funicular elevator that will take you down to Ribeira
741 locals recommend
Ribeira station
741 locals recommend
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
82 locals recommend
Ribeira Square
Praça Ribeira
82 locals recommend
Iconic 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 locals recommend
Cais de Gaia
Cais de Gaia
340 locals recommend
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.
Iconic beautiful bridge built by Gustave Eiffel. Pedestrian crossing allowed
65 locals recommend
Ponte Luiz I
65 locals recommend
Iconic beautiful bridge built by Gustave Eiffel. Pedestrian crossing allowed
Beautiful gardens where you can enjoy a stunning view of the river Douro
1180 locals recommend
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel II
1180 locals recommend
Beautiful gardens where you can enjoy a stunning view of the river Douro
296 locals recommend
Rua das Flores
Rua das Flores
296 locals recommend

Drinks & 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 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de Paris
803 locals recommend
In 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 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de Paris
803 locals recommend
Plenty of bars in an iconic street in downtown Porto
Iconic Club in Porto, open until early morning.
77 locals recommend
Indústria
843 Av. do Brasil
77 locals recommend
Iconic Club in Porto, open until early morning.
Alternative bar on top floor of an old buiding in downtown Porto. Friendly with many locals
514 locals recommend
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos Reis
514 locals recommend
Alternative 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 locals recommend
Matosinhos Beach
Avenida General Norton de Matos
261 locals recommend
Matosinhos Beach- 5 minutes from the apartment. Good learner surfing beach
238 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Porto
Via do Castelo do Queijo
238 locals recommend
It's a 25 min drive, but very cute and welcoming zoo. Big enough to spend the day!
93 locals recommend
Zoo Santo Inacio
4503 R. 5 de Outubro
93 locals recommend
It'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 locals recommend
Leça da Palmeira Beach
33 locals recommend
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 Praia
A 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 locals recommend
Centro Comercial Bombarda
285 Rua de Miguel Bombarda
118 locals recommend
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!
Good selection of stores, not too crowded, good for the kids (small interior playground). There is an Ikea Store in here also!
67 locals recommend
Mar Shopping
Avenida Mário Moreira Maia
67 locals recommend
Good 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 locals recommend
Vila do Conde Porto Fashion Outlet
400 Av. Fonte Cova
97 locals recommend
Outlet store with good brands at cheaper prices
Go there for amazing fresh fish and beautiful produce, some nice shops also
38 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos
Rua França Júnior
38 locals recommend
Go there for amazing fresh fish and beautiful produce, some nice shops also