Magarão Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Ignatius Zoo
Visit the animals who live at St. Ignatius Zoo during your trip to Avintes. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Sandeman Cellars
Delight in the rich flavors of Portugal’s finest Porto wines, marvel at views over Porto and explore historic cellars at this charming 225-year-old port lodge.
Cais de Gaia
You can find out about the history of Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada with a trip to Cais de Gaia.
Senhor da Pedra Chapel
Learn about the local history of Gulpilhares e Valadares with a stop at Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Gaia Cable Car
You can take time to visit Gaia Cable Car during your travels to Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
During your visit to Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, you can do some window-shopping at El Corte Inglés de Gaia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
Small Group Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise
Porto's Old Town Tour & Ribeira
The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center
Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos
Our pick of the best Magarão Hotel Deals
The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Excellent staff! Great amenities! Bartender Matteo was great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Eurostars Porto Douro
Gluten-free breakfast options included wrapped gf pancakes, muffin and pastel de nata. Lots of tasty buffet choice with breads kept separate. Lovely river view room, secure bag drop, and helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
One of the nicest hotels we have stayed at in Europe. It had a local of local flavor in the rooms and hallways. It is a very central location. Everything was easy and smooth.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
GA Palace Hotel
So this hotel is absolutely amazing. In order of importance: 1) It is extremely clean and well renovated (and I’m very picky). 2) The decor and design is stunning. We came around the holiday time and the Christmas decorations were like from a magazine. 3) The breakfast was delicious - lots of pound ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stayed one night since it was about 10-15 walk to the airport. Good clean hotel. Quiet. All the amenities including a mini balcony to get some fresh air. One thing I couldn’t work was the TV but they have working WiFi so no bother. Breakfast was continental nothing special for the price but cheaper ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hospes Infante Sagres Porto
Outstanding service! Everyone at the hotel was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond during my stay. They even helped me extend for extra days at the same price, which I truly appreciated. The room was comfortable, the staff was professional, and the overall experience was perfect. Highly ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Magarão
Carvalhos
When in Carvalhos, you can plan a visit to St. Ignatius Zoo and El Corte Inglés de Gaia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Serzedo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Serzedo and surrounding area, you can visit Senhor da Pedra Chapel and Espinho Beach.
