Walk by the beach<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/waking-matosinhos-beaches.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNaturally, one of the best things to do in Matosinhos, being an Atlantic city, it is walking along the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people go walking by the beach of Matosinhos itself, that is, between the roundabout where the sculpture She Changes, by Janet Echelman, is located, and the Leix\u00f5es Cruise Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t have a car, this is the best solution, because you have the metro nearby – just get off at Matosinhos Sul station and you’re a 5-minute walk from the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, I personally like walking on the wooden walkways that start near the Le\u00e7a da Palmeira Lighthouse, heading north. There are much less people and much more beautiful landscapes. The only drawback is that you need a car to get there (or a lot of patience for the scarce public transport in this area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surf Matosinhos waves!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"surf](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/surf-pesson-best-things-to-do-matosinhos.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re traveling to Porto with kids \/ teenagers<\/a> or if you\u2019re the sporty type, then one of the best things to do in Matosinhos is definitely to go surfing \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a professional surfer I am sure you\u2019ll find your way around, but otherwise I recommend you to book a surf lesson in Matosinhos with one of these schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fish surf school<\/a>: this is the most popular and affordable option to go surfing in Matosinhos. It is a group class that lasts for around 1h30. All the materials (including the wetsuit, of course!) is provided by the instructor who, at the end, will be happy to provide you with plenty of tips to enjoy the rest of your trip in Porto. Most people go for the group experience (25\u20ac \/ pax), but you can also book a private surfing class for 50\u20ac \/ pax. As this is the most popular choice, I recommend you to book your ticket to your surf class in advance<\/a>.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Pura Vida surfing school<\/a>: this is also a very popular choice, particularly among those of you who don\u2019t want to take care of anything, as they provide transportation from the city centre. Another thing I like about this option is that, as they are picking you up from Porto, they have the flexibility to then take you to the best surfing spot in the area depending on the weather forecast. The price of Pura Vida surfing class<\/a> is 45\u20ac \/ person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Visit Leix\u00f5es cruise terminal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"cruise](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cruise-terminal-leixoes-port-matosinhos.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most astonishing building of contemporary architecture in the region is located in Matosinhos, so you definitely should save some time in your agenda because it is simply stunning. I am talking about the iconic Leix\u00f5es cruise terminal, that was considered the \u201cBuilding of the Year 2017\u201d by ArchDaily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately for us, common mortals, the port of leix\u00f5es terminal is available for visits on Sunday mornings (during winter, between October and June) and on Sundays all day during summer, between July and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In summer, the times available for visiting are 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:15 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price: 5\u20ac \/ person. Seniors pay 3,50\u20ac and children up to 12 years old don’t pay the ticket.
How to book your experience: send an email to cruise.porto@apdl.pt
How to get there: the subway station Matosinhos Sul is a 2 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGo karting<\/strong><\/b><\/span>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"riding](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/riding-karts-kartodromo-matosinhos.jpg\")
Yep, this is me all silly and happy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nI don\u2019t know about you but I LOVE karts, so for me one of the best things to do in Matosinhos is to go karting (even though I always come back with a bruised ego because, despite being an excellent road driver, I am a terrible kart driver :P). Moving on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have two options to go karting in Matosinhos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kart\u00f3dromo do Cabo do Mundo: it is an outdoor track, right in front of the beach. Prices vary according to the vehicle used and the time of use, but never less than 15\u20ac \/ 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kart Center de Matosinhos: this is a covered track, with similar prices to the previous option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For both places you need to go by car (you can also try a combination of 2 \/ 3 public transport, but it sucks!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit a traditional fish market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"matosinhos](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/matosinhos-market.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the best things to do in Matosinhos is to visit one of its famous fish markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a tourist just looking to check a market and take some photos, I recommend you to visit Mercado de Matosinhos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the lower floor you will find all the fresh fish vendors. On the top floor, you will find fruit and vegetable vendors, aromatic herbs and even live animals for slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Mercado de Matosinhos you will also find some restaurants (namely Mafalda’s), so it’s a good place to have lunch after wandering around the vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To go to Mercado de Matosinhos, take the subway and get out at the station Mercado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you live here and REALLY want to buy fish, then you have to go to Mercado de Angeiras! It’s a very small market, nothing fancy, where you can find the best fish in the whole region. However, Mercado de Angeiras is further away from Porto and there is no good public transport there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to make canned sardines!<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"tasting](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/tasting-sardines-pinhais-tour-factory-matosinhos.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"factory](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/factory-canned-sardines-matosinhos.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the best activities to do in Matosinhos is definitely, definitely to do a factory tour of Pinhais, one of the most iconic canned fish brands in Portugal (and one of the most delicious ones too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this tour, you will visit the factory and meet the workers who do the canned fish \u2013 and for me, the most special thing about the tour is witnessing how incredibly proud they are of their work. Afterwards, you will have the chance to sit down with them and pack your own cans (it\u2019s really fun!) and then you\u2019ll sit down to sample some of their delicious products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have already taken a school of kids from NYC to do this activity during one of our private tours, and it was by far their favourite activity \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price: 15\u20ac \/ person. Seniors pay 12\u20ac, children from 5 to 12 pay 9\u20ac. Free up to 4 years old.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to get there: the subway station C\u00e2mara de Matosinhos is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nEspecially for families with kids: Visit the Sea Life Porto <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"penguins](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/penguins-sea-life-porto.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"terrace](\"http:\/\/portoalities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/terrace-sea-life-porto.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA friend of mine finally took my advice and took her child to SEA Life Porto and then she called me saying \u201cif I had known that it was that good, I would have taken my kid there \u2013 I think I\u2019ll go alone too!\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEA Life Porto, besides being a great destination for families with kids, also has a large outdoor area with benches for people to sit by the \u201clake\u201d where the penguins are fed, much to the delight of everyone around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve even had people tell me that they preferred SEA Life Porto to the Lisbon Oceanarium, specifically because of the large outdoor area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nNaturally, one of the best things to do in Matosinhos, being an Atlantic city, it is walking along the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people go walking by the beach of Matosinhos itself, that is, between the roundabout where the sculpture She Changes, by Janet Echelman, is located, and the Leix\u00f5es Cruise Terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t have a car, this is the best solution, because you have the metro nearby – just get off at Matosinhos Sul station and you’re a 5-minute walk from the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, I personally like walking on the wooden walkways that start near the Le\u00e7a da Palmeira Lighthouse, heading north. There are much less people and much more beautiful landscapes. The only drawback is that you need a car to get there (or a lot of patience for the scarce public transport in this area).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surf Matosinhos waves!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re traveling to Porto with kids \/ teenagers<\/a> or if you\u2019re the sporty type, then one of the best things to do in Matosinhos is definitely to go surfing \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re a professional surfer I am sure you\u2019ll find your way around, but otherwise I recommend you to book a surf lesson in Matosinhos with one of these schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Fish surf school<\/a>: this is the most popular and affordable option to go surfing in Matosinhos. It is a group class that lasts for around 1h30. All the materials (including the wetsuit, of course!) is provided by the instructor who, at the end, will be happy to provide you with plenty of tips to enjoy the rest of your trip in Porto. Most people go for the group experience (25\u20ac \/ pax), but you can also book a private surfing class for 50\u20ac \/ pax. As this is the most popular choice, I recommend you to book your ticket to your surf class in advance<\/a>.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Pura Vida surfing school<\/a>: this is also a very popular choice, particularly among those of you who don\u2019t want to take care of anything, as they provide transportation from the city centre. Another thing I like about this option is that, as they are picking you up from Porto, they have the flexibility to then take you to the best surfing spot in the area depending on the weather forecast. The price of Pura Vida surfing class<\/a> is 45\u20ac \/ person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Visit Leix\u00f5es cruise terminal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the most astonishing building of contemporary architecture in the region is located in Matosinhos, so you definitely should save some time in your agenda because it is simply stunning. I am talking about the iconic Leix\u00f5es cruise terminal, that was considered the \u201cBuilding of the Year 2017\u201d by ArchDaily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fortunately for us, common mortals, the port of leix\u00f5es terminal is available for visits on Sunday mornings (during winter, between October and June) and on Sundays all day during summer, between July and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In summer, the times available for visiting are 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:15 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price: 5\u20ac \/ person. Seniors pay 3,50\u20ac and children up to 12 years old don’t pay the ticket.
How to book your experience: send an email to cruise.porto@apdl.pt
How to get there: the subway station Matosinhos Sul is a 2 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGo karting<\/strong><\/b><\/span>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\nYep, this is me all silly and happy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nI don\u2019t know about you but I LOVE karts, so for me one of the best things to do in Matosinhos is to go karting (even though I always come back with a bruised ego because, despite being an excellent road driver, I am a terrible kart driver :P). Moving on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have two options to go karting in Matosinhos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kart\u00f3dromo do Cabo do Mundo: it is an outdoor track, right in front of the beach. Prices vary according to the vehicle used and the time of use, but never less than 15\u20ac \/ 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- Kart Center de Matosinhos: this is a covered track, with similar prices to the previous option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For both places you need to go by car (you can also try a combination of 2 \/ 3 public transport, but it sucks!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit a traditional fish market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the best things to do in Matosinhos is to visit one of its famous fish markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a tourist just looking to check a market and take some photos, I recommend you to visit Mercado de Matosinhos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the lower floor you will find all the fresh fish vendors. On the top floor, you will find fruit and vegetable vendors, aromatic herbs and even live animals for slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Mercado de Matosinhos you will also find some restaurants (namely Mafalda’s), so it’s a good place to have lunch after wandering around the vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To go to Mercado de Matosinhos, take the subway and get out at the station Mercado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you live here and REALLY want to buy fish, then you have to go to Mercado de Angeiras! It’s a very small market, nothing fancy, where you can find the best fish in the whole region. However, Mercado de Angeiras is further away from Porto and there is no good public transport there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learn how to make canned sardines!<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOne of the best activities to do in Matosinhos is definitely, definitely to do a factory tour of Pinhais, one of the most iconic canned fish brands in Portugal (and one of the most delicious ones too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this tour, you will visit the factory and meet the workers who do the canned fish \u2013 and for me, the most special thing about the tour is witnessing how incredibly proud they are of their work. Afterwards, you will have the chance to sit down with them and pack your own cans (it\u2019s really fun!) and then you\u2019ll sit down to sample some of their delicious products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have already taken a school of kids from NYC to do this activity during one of our private tours, and it was by far their favourite activity \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price: 15\u20ac \/ person. Seniors pay 12\u20ac, children from 5 to 12 pay 9\u20ac. Free up to 4 years old.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to get there: the subway station C\u00e2mara de Matosinhos is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nEspecially for families with kids: Visit the Sea Life Porto <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA friend of mine finally took my advice and took her child to SEA Life Porto and then she called me saying \u201cif I had known that it was that good, I would have taken my kid there \u2013 I think I\u2019ll go alone too!\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEA Life Porto, besides being a great destination for families with kids, also has a large outdoor area with benches for people to sit by the \u201clake\u201d where the penguins are fed, much to the delight of everyone around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve even had people tell me that they preferred SEA Life Porto to the Lisbon Oceanarium, specifically because of the large outdoor area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re traveling to Porto with kids \/ teenagers<\/a> or if you\u2019re the sporty type, then one of the best things to do in Matosinhos is definitely to go surfing \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a professional surfer I am sure you\u2019ll find your way around, but otherwise I recommend you to book a surf lesson in Matosinhos with one of these schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most astonishing building of contemporary architecture in the region is located in Matosinhos, so you definitely should save some time in your agenda because it is simply stunning. I am talking about the iconic Leix\u00f5es cruise terminal, that was considered the \u201cBuilding of the Year 2017\u201d by ArchDaily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately for us, common mortals, the port of leix\u00f5es terminal is available for visits on Sunday mornings (during winter, between October and June) and on Sundays all day during summer, between July and September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In summer, the times available for visiting are 10:15 am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:15 pm and 5:15 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Price: 5\u20ac \/ person. Seniors pay 3,50\u20ac and children up to 12 years old don’t pay the ticket. I don\u2019t know about you but I LOVE karts, so for me one of the best things to do in Matosinhos is to go karting (even though I always come back with a bruised ego because, despite being an excellent road driver, I am a terrible kart driver :P). Moving on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have two options to go karting in Matosinhos:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For both places you need to go by car (you can also try a combination of 2 \/ 3 public transport, but it sucks!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best things to do in Matosinhos is to visit one of its famous fish markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a tourist just looking to check a market and take some photos, I recommend you to visit Mercado de Matosinhos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the lower floor you will find all the fresh fish vendors. On the top floor, you will find fruit and vegetable vendors, aromatic herbs and even live animals for slaughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Mercado de Matosinhos you will also find some restaurants (namely Mafalda’s), so it’s a good place to have lunch after wandering around the vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To go to Mercado de Matosinhos, take the subway and get out at the station Mercado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you live here and REALLY want to buy fish, then you have to go to Mercado de Angeiras! It’s a very small market, nothing fancy, where you can find the best fish in the whole region. However, Mercado de Angeiras is further away from Porto and there is no good public transport there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best activities to do in Matosinhos is definitely, definitely to do a factory tour of Pinhais, one of the most iconic canned fish brands in Portugal (and one of the most delicious ones too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n During this tour, you will visit the factory and meet the workers who do the canned fish \u2013 and for me, the most special thing about the tour is witnessing how incredibly proud they are of their work. Afterwards, you will have the chance to sit down with them and pack your own cans (it\u2019s really fun!) and then you\u2019ll sit down to sample some of their delicious products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have already taken a school of kids from NYC to do this activity during one of our private tours, and it was by far their favourite activity \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n Price: 15\u20ac \/ person. Seniors pay 12\u20ac, children from 5 to 12 pay 9\u20ac. Free up to 4 years old.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to get there: the subway station C\u00e2mara de Matosinhos is a 10 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A friend of mine finally took my advice and took her child to SEA Life Porto and then she called me saying \u201cif I had known that it was that good, I would have taken my kid there \u2013 I think I\u2019ll go alone too!\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SEA Life Porto, besides being a great destination for families with kids, also has a large outdoor area with benches for people to sit by the \u201clake\u201d where the penguins are fed, much to the delight of everyone around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve even had people tell me that they preferred SEA Life Porto to the Lisbon Oceanarium, specifically because of the large outdoor area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/li>\n\n\n\nVisit Leix\u00f5es cruise terminal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
How to book your experience: send an email to cruise.porto@apdl.pt
How to get there: the subway station Matosinhos Sul is a 2 minutes walking distance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGo karting<\/strong><\/b><\/span>!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
Visit a traditional fish market<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLearn how to make canned sardines!<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEspecially for families with kids: Visit the Sea Life Porto <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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