Guidebook for Maia & Porto
Maia Food Scene
Great food and baked goods selection all day in Maia, especially for brunch and lunch.12 minute walk approximately.
D’ ALMA ARTESANAL
Great food and baked goods selection all day in Maia, especially for brunch and lunch.12 minute walk approximately.
Good lunch and dinner menu in a nicely converted train station with inside and outside seating. 8 min walk approximately.
Restaurante Estação
Good lunch and dinner menu in a nicely converted train station with inside and outside seating. 8 min walk approximately.
Very rustic and typical Portuguese “watering hole” with a menu limited to large portions of grilled meat or grilled bacalhau (cod fish). 5 minute walk approximately.
Adega Braga Restaurante
Very rustic and typical Portuguese “watering hole” with a menu limited to large portions of grilled meat or grilled bacalhau (cod fish). 5 minute walk approximately.
Coreto
High-end steak house in beautiful setting. 4 minute walk approximately.
Good, typical Portuguese food at decent prices. 10 minutes by car, approximately.
Restaurante O Industrial
Good, typical Portuguese food at decent prices. 10 minutes by car, approximately.
Good fish restaurant, specializing in the Portuguese staple Bacalhau, or salted, dried codfish. If it seems intimidating, try the “bolinhos de bacalhau” appetizer (deep fried potato and cod croquettes) and the exquisite mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce (amêijoas à bolhão pato). 15 min on foot, 5 minutes by car approximately.
Mercearia do Bacalhau - Restaurante
Good fish restaurant, specializing in the Portuguese staple Bacalhau, or salted, dried codfish. If it seems intimidating, try the “bolinhos de bacalhau” appetizer (deep fried potato and cod croquettes) and the exquisite mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce (amêijoas à bolhão pato). 15 min on foot, 5 minutes by car approximately.
Maia Sightseeing
Sometimes you’ll feel like you are on safari as you might hear the animals in the Maia Zoo from our estate, so why not pay them a visit and say hi? 5 min walk approximately.
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Maia Zoo
Rua EstaçãoSometimes you’ll feel like you are on safari as you might hear the animals in the Maia Zoo from our estate, so why not pay them a visit and say hi? 5 min walk approximately.
Pritzker-prize winner Alváro Siza designed this gallery in a park about 5 minutes away on foot. Small art exhibits normally open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Fundação Gramaxo - Museu
Pritzker-prize winner Alváro Siza designed this gallery in a park about 5 minutes away on foot. Small art exhibits normally open on Saturdays and Sundays.
A rails to trails path that’s great for cycling, jogging or just walking. 4 min walk approximately
Ecovia Maia
Rua SoutoA rails to trails path that’s great for cycling, jogging or just walking. 4 min walk approximately
Porto Sightseeing
You HAVE to see the tile murals, and it supposedly also served as inspiration for J.K. Rawlings.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettYou HAVE to see the tile murals, and it supposedly also served as inspiration for J.K. Rawlings.
Listed as one of the most beautiful book stores in the world, this neo-gothic gem inspired Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling while living in Portugal. Also a bit overrun by tourists at this point, so strongly suggested to make a reservation online.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasListed as one of the most beautiful book stores in the world, this neo-gothic gem inspired Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling while living in Portugal. Also a bit overrun by tourists at this point, so strongly suggested to make a reservation online.
Loose yourself in the tight little walk streets of the old district down by the river Douro.
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Ribeira station
Loose yourself in the tight little walk streets of the old district down by the river Douro.
Beautiful old market place in the center of the city, freshly restored and ready for a visit. It lost a bit of its charm, but at least you’re not running the risk of getting hit by a falling something or another anymore.
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Bolhão
Beautiful old market place in the center of the city, freshly restored and ready for a visit. It lost a bit of its charm, but at least you’re not running the risk of getting hit by a falling something or another anymore.
Rem Koolhaas' meteorite-like concert hall is definitely worth a visit. If possible see a concert, and the metro takes you right there as well.
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Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaRem Koolhaas' meteorite-like concert hall is definitely worth a visit. If possible see a concert, and the metro takes you right there as well.
Pritzker-prize winning Portuguese Architect Alvaro Siza's museum and the surrounding park are a nice visit. It's possible to get a joint ticket for Serralves, Casa da Música and Teatro de São João.
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Iziko lezobuciko zaseNtshonalanga (I-Serralves Foundation)
210 R. Dom João de CastroPritzker-prize winning Portuguese Architect Alvaro Siza's museum and the surrounding park are a nice visit. It's possible to get a joint ticket for Serralves, Casa da Música and Teatro de São João.
Climb the church tower of Clérigos and take in the awesome view around you. Then go across the street to Passeio dos Clérigos have a coffee or Sangria at the rooftop park café BASE.
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I-Clerigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryClimb the church tower of Clérigos and take in the awesome view around you. Then go across the street to Passeio dos Clérigos have a coffee or Sangria at the rooftop park café BASE.
Porto Food scene
A renovated mid-century market place offering a variety of food choices.
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Isakhiwo saseBom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoA renovated mid-century market place offering a variety of food choices.
Hip café, bar, restaurant with outside seating on the beach. Watch the sunset, enjoy a meal, or just hang out all day long...
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Praia da Luz
Rua Coronel Raúl PeresHip café, bar, restaurant with outside seating on the beach. Watch the sunset, enjoy a meal, or just hang out all day long...
Traditional, Portuguese fares in a hidden spot in Downtown Porto that’s well worth the search.
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Restaurante Abadia do Porto
22 R. do Ateneu Comercial do PortoTraditional, Portuguese fares in a hidden spot in Downtown Porto that’s well worth the search.
New takes on Portuguese dishes in central location with both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Traça
88 Largo São DomingosNew takes on Portuguese dishes in central location with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Beautifully designed restaurant with views of the Douro river. Wood-oven pizza, as well as Italian and Portuguese dishes.
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Bocca Eat & Drink
3 R. do Passeio AlegreBeautifully designed restaurant with views of the Douro river. Wood-oven pizza, as well as Italian and Portuguese dishes.
Jewel of an old school Portuguese restaurant with fare to match. Reservation strongly suggested as it is normally filled with regulars.
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A Capoeira
63 Esplanada do CasteloJewel of an old school Portuguese restaurant with fare to match. Reservation strongly suggested as it is normally filled with regulars.
Portuguese, Brazilian and international dishes in this tropically-inspired restaurant with views of the ocean in Foz do Douro.
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Lapa Lapa
Avenida do BrasilPortuguese, Brazilian and international dishes in this tropically-inspired restaurant with views of the ocean in Foz do Douro.
Old market hall converted into a fun agglomeration of food stalls, conveniently located close to the port wine lodges and World of Wine.
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Mercado Beira-Rio
148 Av. de Ramos PintoOld market hall converted into a fun agglomeration of food stalls, conveniently located close to the port wine lodges and World of Wine.
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Táxi services from the airport
Do NOT, under any circumstances, agree to a ride from some random “taxi driver” who chats you up just as you exit customs and enter the airport arrival level. These are scammers trying to take you for the “proverbial ride.” We suggest the UBER or BOLT apps, as they are very affordable and practical in Portugal. Otherwise, exit the airport building and catch an official taxi at the stand outside. If you don’t have long trips planned, a rental car will most likely be unnecessary as well.