Praia de Matosinhos

#66 among destinations in Portugal

Beach, Surf spot

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Praia de Matosinhos (address: Av. General Norton de Matos) is a place located in Portugal and belongs to the category of beach, surf spot.

It is situated at an altitude of 0 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°10'38"N latitude and 8°41'36"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: She ChangesPorto (monuments and statues, 10 min walk), LeixõesPorto (harbor, 14 min walk), MatosinhosPorto (city, 16 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°10'38"N, 8°41'36"W

Location

Av. General Norton de MatosMatosinhos 4450 PortoPortugal

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Praia de Matosinhos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tidal pools of Leça de Palmeira, Fort of São Francisco do Queijo, Sea Life Porto, Fort of Leça da Palmeira.

1.3 miNW
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Tidal pools of Leça de Palmeira
34 min walk • Nestled on the rocky coastline of Leça de Palmeira, Portugal, the Tidal Pools are a masterpiece of organic architecture seamlessly integrated into the natural landscape. Designed by the renowned Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira and completed in 1966, these...
0.6 miS
Forts and castles
Fort of São Francisco do Queijo, Porto
16 min walk • Nestled along the coast of Porto, Portugal, the Fort of São Francisco do Queijo, commonly known as Castelo do Queijo, stands as a historical maritime sentinel. This coastal fortress, whose name translates to "Castle of the Cheese," owes its moniker to the rocky...
0.7 miSE
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Sea Life Porto, Porto
17 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, Sea Life Porto offers a mesmerizing journey into the depths of the ocean. As an enchanting aquarium, it serves as a window to the underwater world, providing an intimate encounter with sea creatures from local...
0.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort of Leça da Palmeira
22 min walk • The Fort of Leça da Palmeira, nestled in the coastal town of Leça da Palmeira in Portugal, stands as a historical sentinel at the mouth of the Douro River. This robust military structure, commonly known as the Castle of Matosinhos, dates back to the 17th century...
0.9 miN
Park
Leixões SC, Porto
24 min walk • Leixões Sport Club is the volleyball team of Leixões Sport Club, based in Matosinhos, Portugal. It plays in Portuguese Volleyball League A1.
0.5 miNW
Harbor
Leixões, Porto
14 min walk • The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club.
~1870 ftSE
Monuments and statues
She Changes, Porto
10 min walk • She Changes, known locally as anémona, is a sculpture designed by artist Janet Echelman for the cities of Porto and Matosinhos, Northern Portugal. The installation consists of three steel poles, cables, a 20-ton steel ring and a net structure of varying densities and colors.
0.6 miNE
City, Area
Matosinhos, Porto
16 min walk • Matosinhos is a city and a municipality in the northern Porto district of Portugal, bordered in the south by the city of Porto. The population in 2011 was 175,478, and covered an area of approximately 62.42 square kilometres. The urban centre, the city proper, had a population of 45,703 in 2001.