The 10 Best Free Things to do in Matosinhos, Northern Portugal

August 2, 2021 Darleen Reid

Matosinhos (Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐtuˈziɲuʃ]) 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 (24.10 sq mi). The urban centre, the city proper, had a population of 45,703 in 2001.
Restaurants in Matosinhos

1. Conservas Pinhais & Cia

Avenida Meneres 700, Matosinhos 4450-189 Portugal +351 22 938 0042 [email protected] http://www.conservaspinhais.pt/en
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Conservas Pinhais & Cia

A unique place for food lovers! One of the oldest and most original sardine canneries in the world. Since 1920, Pinhais & Cia specializes in the hand-made and 100% Artisanal Premium Conservas, representing a highly relevant icon of Matosinhos and irreplaceable part of Portugal's historical heritage. A true architectural gem that transports us on a journey into the past. Enter the main hall, enjoy the centenary staircase and try to find our it's very well kept architectonic secret... Have a nice trip!

Reviewed By justinshu

We fell in love with Pinhais' canned sardines when we visited Lisbon last year. With our return to Portugal, we decided to plan a trip to Pinhais' headquarters in Portos and what an amazing surprise. We were able to get a private tour with the three of us. We saw the process from start to finish using age old processes and materials that deliver a very special product. They take pride in their work and you can see that they do not rush or take short cuts. We met the ladies that do almost all of the process by hand. What a special place. It certainly solidified our desire to only buy Pinhais and Nuri when I can.

2. Mar Shopping Matosinhos

Avenida Doutor Oscar Lopes, Matosinhos 4450-337 Portugal +351 22 999 8704 http://www.marshopping.com/
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4.5 based on 122 reviews

Mar Shopping Matosinhos

3. Mosteiro de Leca do Balio

Rua do Mosteiro, Leca do Bailio, Matosinhos 4465-703 Portugal
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Mosteiro de Leca do Balio

4. NorteShopping

Sara Afonso, 4460-841, Senhora da Hora, Matosinhos 4460-841 Portugal +351 22 957 1300 [email protected] http://www.norteshopping.pt/
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4.5 based on 332 reviews

NorteShopping

Reviewed By Jasverd - Manchester, United Kingdom

Very nice and big space full of shops, not too common. Even the restaurants were very nice and cheap. Enjoyed it very much.

5. Nossa Senhora da Hora Church

Rua de Joao Mendonca, Matosinhos 4460-334 Portugal +351 22 951 0984 [email protected] http://www.paroquiasenhoradahora.pt
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Nossa Senhora da Hora Church

6. Igreja Paroquial do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

Rua Silva Cunha 107, Matosinhos 4450-222 Portugal +351 22 939 7980 [email protected] http://www.paroquiadematosinhos.pt/
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4.5 based on 172 reviews

Igreja Paroquial do Senhor Bom Jesus de Matosinhos

7. Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos

Rua Franca Junior, Matosinhos 4450-131 Portugal +351 22 937 6577 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/MercadoMunicipaldeMatosinhos/
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos

The appearance of the market can hardly be dissociated from the traditional city center and the Municipality of the Matosinhos County. It is a point of reference not only to the residents but also to the occasional visitor, many of which are tourists. Because of its location, it has to be seen as the anchor for urban and commercial revitalization of Matosinhos´s historical center.

Reviewed By JeffreyHudson - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

If you love fish this is the place. The No 500 and the train from Porto terminate outside. There is a great restaurant attached to the market which will cook any fish you buy. They charge €4.50 for doing it. They give you salad and small potatoes which is extra. Its worth. the trip.Upstairs is the fresh fruit, salad and vegetables. Unfortunately it is a place to also buy live chickens, ducks and rabbit which are caged rather cruelly by European standards. If your squeamish stay on the fish floor!

8. Escultura De Rede De Janet Echelman

Praca Cidade do Salvador, Matosinhos 4450-096 Portugal +351 22 939 0900 http://www.matosinhoswbf.pt/pages/326?geo_article_id=7
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Escultura De Rede De Janet Echelman

Reviewed By jdeCarvalho - Torquay, United Kingdom

Great tribute to all the fishermen from Porto, situated on a roundabout by the beach, a impressive piece of artwork. A must see...

9. Monumento Tragedia no Mar

Av. Gen. Norton de Matos, Matosinhos 4450-314 Portugal +351 22 939 0900 http://www.matosinhoswbf.pt/frontoffice/pages/326?geo_article_id=34
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Monumento Tragedia no Mar

Reviewed By MelissaM3078 - London, United Kingdom

This sculpture right on the beach is a must-see. The history behind it is explained and when you see how the artist has depicted the suffering you will be amazed. Incredible!

10. Casa da Arquitectura

Av. Meneres 456, 4450-201 Matosinhos, Matosinhos 4450-248 Portugal +351 22 240 4663 http://casadaarquitectura.pt/
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Casa da Arquitectura

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