Praia de Matosinhos Beach

Matosinhos is Porto's main beach. A long stretch of fine sand backed by apartment blocks, an esplanade, and any number of small cafes it is pleasant enough. In the summer there's always some sort of activity on the beach and the lifeguard service makes for safe bathing.

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In "Matosinhos Sul" metro station, you can enjoy "Matosinhos" beaches and seafront, eat in traditional fishing restaurants near the fish market and experience the local nightlife.

The water quality has improved greatly over the years, although it still isn't up to Blue Flag standards. Given there are a large port and oil terminal at the northern end of the beach this isn't a huge surprise.

Matosinhos is also Porto's most consistent surf spot. Unlike the beaches towards Foz, there aren't rocks everywhere and the harbour wall at the northern end can provide shelter from the wind. The gently sloping sand here takes some of the power out of the surf making it a suitable spot for all levels of surfer.

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One major benefit of coming to the beach at Matosinhos is this area, which is known for its great restaurants, particularly seafood.

Then you can take a longer walk or rent a bike and go to "Foz" beaches or "Boavista" Avenue. You will be astonished by the charming mansions. Walk in the Porto City Park - "Parque da Cidade". There you can relax in the rustic house bar ("Matosinhos" beach or "Boavista" Avenue" entrance). Visit Serralves Museum and Gardens along "Boavista" Avenue tour. Enjoy the modern architecture and sculptures along and stop at "Casa da Música" for a magnificent concert! - "Casa da Música" metro station. Also, "Trindade", "Aliados", "Bolhão" and "São Bento" metro stations will take you to the heart of Porto, namely in "Douro" River and Wines and "Ribeira" medieval historic centre.

Take a walk in Leça see front, from Marina to the Light House. Have a drink in "Casa de Chá" (Tea House). Bring your kids to the salty swimming pool in "Leça" beach - Siza Vieria well-known Portuguese architect works, born in Matosinhos. Great beaches for surf practice or experience diving or sailing with "Leça" Marina instructors. Walk throw the bridge to Matosinhos city and experience "Porto de Leixões" - the harbour commercial life. Go to "L' Kodac" Bar and enjoy the view on a couch near the sand and sea. Walk in "Quinta da Conceição" gardens - free entrance (with court tennis and swimming pool available for the summertime) or "Quinta de Santiago" gardens and eat at "Taberna Flor da Praia".

Have fun! We are always able to give you extra tips for you to enjoy your stay!

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