Maia

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

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 Funny City and Maia Welcome Center.

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 Funny City and Dragao Stadium.

Parada
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466, Maia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €63 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€63
26 Mar - 27 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! (995 reviews)
Clean room, walking distance to the airport, lots of very quaint local eateries. Breakfast was at a cost and in my opinion not worth the price but served the purpose.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 €86 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
€86
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,005 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 €118 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€118
30 Mar - 31 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! (858 reviews)
Excellent hotel

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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! (1,229 reviews)
Excelente localização para ficar no porto

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 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
Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT

3 out of 5
Rua de São João 9-21 Porto Porto
Stay at this apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (454 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay in this cozy studio in Porto’s Old City. The location is excellent — right in the historic center and close to the river, making it easy to explore the main attractions, restaurants, and beautiful viewpoints on foot. The studio is thoughtfully designed and very comfortable. ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

4/5(1 review)

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

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

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

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

Church of S. Miguel Da Maia

After visiting Church of S. Miguel Da Maia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Pedrouços. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Church of S. Miguel Da Maia

Things to do

Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

€18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River
Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride

€46
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Aveiro and Costa Nova Half Day Tour from Porto with Boat Ride
Porto Region Museum: a Thousand Years Of History

Porto Region Museum: a Thousand Years Of History

€9
per traveller
Porto Region Museum: a Thousand Years Of History
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk

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

€40
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk
FC Porto: Museum & Tour

FC Porto: Museum & Tour

€17
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
FC Porto: Museum & Tour
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

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

€27
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
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Dom Luis I Bridge featuring street scenes, a river or creek and night scenes

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