Maia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Airport (OPO)
Airport (OPO)
There is a small Zoo in Maia, where you can enter for 7,50€ and see a white tiger 🥺😱 FYI: the value of the entry fee is barely enough for an average lunch in PT! White Tiger vs. 🍔 ? I go for the 🐅 #portugal #animals #tiger #pt #zoo
The flight from Lisbon to Porto cost me just 10€!! Porto has a number of international connections (schengen area mostly, if not all)
The building of the Railway Station of Maia. This railway line was opened in 1932 and you go by train from Porto to Guimarães. The section between Senhora da Hora and Trofa was closed in 2002 because of the construction of the Metro do Porto. Ever since the old railway line functions as a Ecovia, which stands for a walking and cycling path. Many people use this 5km stretch of asphalt for recreational activities nowadays. Even the station's building was restored recently and it is a restaurant now. A great example how to transfer old #infrastructure into something new and useful! #History #Portugal #Railway

Where to stay in Maia

This was the sign, that I am actually living in the countryside within the city 🤫 🐑 #Portugal #animals #sheep #Porto #landscape #countryside

Nogueira

While there might not be top attractions in Nogueira, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lidador Tower and Funny City.

Nogueira
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Parada

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parada and surrounding area, you can visit Dragao Stadium and Norte Shopping.

Parada
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466, Maia
The price is AU$82 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$82
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (938 reviews)
Clean modern room

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is AU$173 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$173
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (822 reviews)
Spacious room. Complimentary tea, coffee and bottled water. Excellent breakfast, with plenty of variety. The 3rd floor Cuzco bar serves great food and has impressive views of the Douro and the Ponte Luís. A stones throw from the riverside and in the heart of the port wine district.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hilton Porto Gaia
Eurostars Porto Douro

Eurostars Porto Douro

4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel 22 Porto
The price is AU$145 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$145
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
A great hotel, with modern amenities and spacious rooms

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Eurostars Porto Douro
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Spot Family Apartments

Spot Family Apartments

3 out of 5
Rua do Bolhão, 109 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,212 reviews)
Everything was good

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Spot Family Apartments
Porto River

Porto River

4 out of 5
Rua dos Canastreiros, 50 Porto
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (510 reviews)
Wonderful small boutique hotel. Great location and excellent service

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Porto River
Village Aparthotel by BOA

Village Aparthotel by BOA

4 out of 5
R. do Bonjardim 541 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Beautiful room and property. We were in last unit closest to trains so it was noisy when windows opened but we got used to it. Great location. Housekeeping was wonderful when we had requests. The breakfast was great, loved the cooked to order choices. Had a great dinner at the restaurant directly ...

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Village Aparthotel by BOA
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Popular places to visit

There is a small Zoo in Maia, where you can enter for 7,50€ and see a white tiger 🥺😱 FYI: the value of the entry fee is barely enough for an average lunch in PT! White Tiger vs. 🍔 ? I go for the 🐅 #portugal #animals #tiger #pt #zoo

Maia Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Maia Zoo during your holiday in Cidade da Maia? Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Maia Zoo

Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery during your travels to Cidade da Maia. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery

Funny City

Bring your family to Funny City and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Milheirós. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Funny City

Terra da Maia Historical and Ethnological Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Terra da Maia Historical and Ethnological Museum in Castêlo da Maia. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.

Terra da Maia Historical and Ethnological Museum

Avioso Park

Explore the great outdoors at Avioso Park, a lovely green space in Castêlo da Maia. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Avioso Park

Maia Welcome Center

Maia Welcome Center is just one of the places to see in Cidade da Maia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Maia Welcome Center

Activities

Porto City Center Aliados

The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center

AU$4
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center
River Cruise

Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

AU$31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River
Porto: 1 to 4 Day Electric Bicycle Rental

Porto: 1 to 4 Day Electric Bicycle Rental

AU$35
per adult
Porto: 1 to 4 Day Electric Bicycle Rental
Porto: Private Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk

Porto: Private Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk

AU$69
per adult
Porto: Private Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk
Experience Porto's Charm: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

Experience Porto's Charm: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour

AU$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Experience Porto's Charm: 3-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Porto Indoor Mini Golf Experience with Bar

Porto Indoor Mini Golf Experience with Bar

AU$29
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Porto Indoor Mini Golf Experience with Bar
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