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

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 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 Funny City and Dragao Stadium.

Parada
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466, Maia
The price is ₹4,862 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹4,862
₹5,581 total
12 Mar - 13 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 ...
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Avenida do Aeroporto, 241 Maia
The price is ₹5,609 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹5,609
₹6,371 total
16 Mar - 17 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! (1,007 reviews)
Convenient and comfortable. Great place to stay before a flight.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Hilton Porto Gaia

Hilton Porto Gaia

5 out of 5
Rua Serpa Pinto 124 Vila Nova de Gaia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹10,172 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
₹10,172
₹11,316 total
21 Mar - 22 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! (847 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 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! (1,226 reviews)
Clean room good shower nice front lady but extremely noisy from traffic

Reviewed on 6 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! (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
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! (451 reviews)
Great stay!!! Convenient location close to everything!! Will fully recommend to all! Friendly staff and willing to allow us to check in early upon arrival from airport! Also allowed us to leave our luggages before PM departure after check out!! Loved it here!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Oca Ribeira do Porto AT
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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

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

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 riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.

Terra da Maia Historical and Ethnological Museum

Reviews of Maia

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Porto is absolutely beautiful and everywhere is spotlessly clean. Will definitely go back.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Typical area around an airport. Hotels, rental cars etc

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Its in the vicinity of the airport but the hotel had no noise whatever.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I don't know. I like sleep and pastel nata.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Not much eating options around the Hotel, apart from one very nice bakery, Panaderia Oporto. Great for coffee and cake / pastries

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Just used the hotel as a stopover before flying back home. Very close to the airport.

Cities near Maia

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

Porto

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Matosinhos

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

Gondomar

Praca da Republica featuring a statue or sculpture and a park

Vila do Conde

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