Maia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Traditional Catholic Church with a Blue Tiled Facade in Maia, Portugal
Traditional Catholic Church with a Blue Tiled Facade in Maia, Portugal
Airport (OPO)
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

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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 Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery and Lidador Tower.

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 NZ$109 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$109
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (974 reviews)
We loved our stay, everyone was friendly and it’s very clean

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Avenida do Aeroporto, 241 Maia
The price is NZ$127 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$127
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
clean

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
The price is NZ$209 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
NZ$209
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (843 reviews)
Not really

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hilton Porto Gaia
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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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,220 reviews)
Clean rooms , excellent staff on hand with suggestions on how , when and why’s … Lenor was a great help in guiding us with a quick 2 step/ on a short 3 day stay .. thank you

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Spot Family Apartments
Gaia Residence

Gaia Residence

4 out of 5
Rua Diogo Macedo, 220 Vila Nova de Gaia
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
Spacious room, and quiet accommodations

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Gaia Residence
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews)
The staff were highly professional and attentive to making our stay enjoyable and worry free, ahead of, during our stay, and as we continued our holiday elsewhere. The combination of an idealistic location and a fitting accommodation to meet the beauty of that picturesque locale overlooking the Douro ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Porto River
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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

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

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 waterfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.

Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery

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

Igreja Conventual de Sao Salvador

Igreja Conventual de Sao Salvador is just one of the places to see in Maia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Igreja Conventual de Sao Salvador

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

Activities

Porto's #1 Walking Tour

Porto's #1 Walking Tour

NZ$1
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto's #1 Walking Tour
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

NZ$53
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
hills covered by agricultural farming in Porto

Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch

NZ$195
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Porto Wine Tour "Douro Valley" - Port Wine Tasting & Lunch
Pastel de Nata Private Workshop in Porto

Pastel de Nata and cocktails workshop in Porto

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pastel de Nata and cocktails workshop in Porto
Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

NZ$2
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

NZ$79
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk
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Cities near Maia

Dom Luis I Bridge showing street scenes, a bridge and a river or creek

Porto

Vista aérea de drone sobre a Barragem de Crestuma, Vila Nova de Gaia / Gondomar (Portugal)

Gondomar

Rio Ave, queda de água localizada no Rio Ave na sua passagem por Santo Tirso, Portugal.

Santo Tirso