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Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira in Porto

Things to Do in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

A scenic waterfront with seafood restaurants along the beach, especially on Avenida da República. The area is known for its fish market, Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos, and offers easy access to the Atlantic Ocean.

A scenic waterfront with seafood restaurants along the beach, especially on Avenida da República. The area is known for its fish market, Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos, and offers easy access to the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Casa de Chá da Boa NovaCasa de Chá da Boa NovaSeafood
  • MAR Shopping MatosinhosMAR Shopping MatosinhosShopping Mall
  • Mercado Municipal de MatosinhosMercado Municipal de MatosinhosMarket
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Top things to do in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira

  • MAR Shopping Matosinhos in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    MAR Shopping Matosinhos

    4.5 · 49.8k
    Shopping Mall

    Prominent shopping destination with 210 stores & restaurants on 2 levels, plus a movie theater.

    Every day
    10 AM – 11 PM
  • Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos

    4.4 · 9.1k
    Market
    Mon
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Tue–Fri
    6:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    6:30 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira

  • Casa de Chá da Boa Nova in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Casa de Chá da Boa Nova

    Michelin ★★
    Seafood· $$$$

    Rarely has the idea of "bringing the sea to the table" been so literal, so authentic, so wild… to the point where you can feel the waves crashing in the dining room.

    Website
  • Breakfast illustration for Cafetaria Terrárea

    Cafetaria Terrárea

    4.6 · 2.0k
    Breakfast· €10-15
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • HopTrip Craft Beer Bar in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    HopTrip Craft Beer Bar

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Cocktail Bar· €5–15
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    2 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 10 PM
  • Xiringuito Beach Club in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Xiringuito Beach Club

    4.4 · 4.8k
    Bar
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Mary Spot Vintage Bar in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Mary Spot Vintage Bar

    4.5 · 1.0k
    Bar· €10–15
    Mon–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    10 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    10 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • O Gato Surfista in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    O Gato Surfista

    4.3 · 1.1k
    Café & Bakery
  • Junior Wine bar & Cheese shop in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Junior Wine bar & Cheese shop

    Bar· €15–35 per person
    Map
  • Restaurante Lage Senhor do Padrão in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Restaurante Lage Senhor do Padrão

    4.7 · 6.1k
    Portuguese· €15–20
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Tito 2 in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Tito 2

    4.6 · 4.2k
    Seafood· €15-35
    Mon
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Tue
    12 PM – 3 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Map
  • Meia-Nau Matosinhos in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Meia-Nau Matosinhos

    4.7 · 1.9k
    Restaurant· €20–40
    Mon–Wed
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Casarão do Castelo in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Casarão do Castelo

    4.7 · 1.7k
    Restaurant· €25-50
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM
  • O Alves in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    O Alves

    4.6 · 2.6k
    Restaurant· €20–40
    Mon
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 PM, 7 PM – 10 PM
  • Thamel Restaurant Matosinhos in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    Thamel Restaurant Matosinhos

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· €15–25
    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • O Valentim in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, Porto

    O Valentim

    4.5 · 3.5k
    Restaurant
    Every day
    12 PM – 11 PM

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Map of Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
  2. 2MAR Shopping Matosinhos
  3. 3Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos
  4. 4Cafetaria Terrárea
  5. 5HopTrip Craft Beer Bar
  6. 6Xiringuito Beach Club
  7. 7Mary Spot Vintage Bar
  8. 8O Gato Surfista
  9. 9Junior Wine bar & Cheese shop
  10. 10Restaurante Lage Senhor do Padrão

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