Matosinhos: The Most Mysterious Beach in Porto

Directions: Porto to Matosinhos 

How to get to Matosinhos from Porto

Metro: Trindade station to Matosinhos Beach

Bus: Sao Bento station to Matosinhos Praia

Things to do in Matosinhos Beach

Walk up and down the lovely soft sandy beach. Sun bathe. Dare to jump in the ice-cold water! 

Surfing classes

Surfaventura

Fish Surf School

Leça da Palmeira

Swim in the tidal pools in Leça da Palmeira, just 4 Kilometers from the main beach in Matosinhos.

Directions to the tidal waves.

Walk on the Leça da Palmeira Beach.

Check out the famous public art by the beach

Check out the Anêmona (She Changes) sculpture designed by the American, Janet Echelman. It’s a huge sculpture that looks like something from outer space – especially on a foggy day. This video will give you a better idea of the sculpture.

Ride a bike

Rent a bike: Indulge and enjoy this flat area on a bike!

By Cycling

Sightseeing 

When you are finished with your beach and outdoor activities visit the Santuario do Senhor do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos.

Senhor do Padrão Monument

Are you ready for lunch or dinner?

Go to Rua Herois da França where you will find many restaurants. Check out their menus and choose your favorite. 

Best restaurants in Matosinhos

• Lage Senhor do Padrao is on R. Herois de França
• Temperos da Zezinha on R. Herois de França
• Tito on R. Herois de França
• O Gaveto is on R. Roberto Ivens, 826
• Marisqueira Antiga on R. Roberto Ivens, 628

Are you a Michelin Guide fan? 

Go to Casa de Chá da Boa Nova in Leça da Pameira near the tidal waves

Do you love food markets? 

You must visit the Matosinhos market.  It’s has restaurants, clothes food and more! The market is  a very low key and local market. 

The market is near the tidal waves. Directions from the Beach to the market. 

Visit a castle

Castelo do Queijo (Cheese castle) is a fort close to public sculpture, Anêmona (She Changes). 

Directions from the Beach to Castelo do Queijo

Visit House of Architecture

Map of House of Architecture

A Surreal Morning in Matosinhos

Mornings can be pretty foggy, mysterious and gorgeous!

When I went to Matosinhos it was a warm, breezy day, but as I got closer to the beach, all I could see was fog.

I walked right into it, imagining I was stepping into a cloud. It was the strangest feeling—everything was hidden from view, but I could still hear the ocean and the calls of seagulls.

As the sun started to break through, the fog began to lift. Suddenly, I could see people playing soccer, sunbathing in the middle of the mist, and kids building sandcastles as if the sun were shining. It was the strangest, yet most beautiful scene.

Foggy travel photography are the best!

Get your camera out on foggy days!  You will get the most vibrant colors and your images will look mysterious and beautiful.

Your foggy travel photos will look creative and original. 

How to enhance your foggy photos

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Updated with new general information and best restaurants in Matosinhos on September 2024