What to do and see in Porto District, Northern Portugal: The Best Outdoor Activities

July 3, 2021 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Porto District, Portugal including Praia de Dunas Mar, Mindelo Beach, Praia do Quiao, Zoo Santo Inacio, Praia do Carneiro, Praia do Homem do Leme, Praia de Lavadores, Ecopista da Linha do Tamega, Praia de Miramar, Praia da Madalena.
Restaurants in Porto District

1. Praia de Dunas Mar

Rua Gago Coutinho 153, Vila Nova de Gaia 4430-557 Portugal
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Praia de Dunas Mar

2. Mindelo Beach

Mindelo Portugal
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Mindelo Beach

3. Praia do Quiao

Povoa de Varzim 4490-079 Portugal http://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/praia-do-qui%C3%A3o-p%C3%B3voa-de-varzim
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Praia do Quiao

4. Zoo Santo Inacio

Rua 5 de Outubro 4503, Vila Nova de Gaia 4430-809 Portugal +351 22 787 8500 [email protected] http://www.zoosantoinacio.com
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4.5 based on 558 reviews

Zoo Santo Inacio

Take a walk on the wild side and visit the biggest and greenest zoo in Porto. There are more than 600 animals and 200 different species, all living in spacious and green habitats.

Reviewed By HighWycombeCouple - High Wycombe, United Kingdom

A hidden gem that is not well signposted, but trust in Google Maps and you will be fine. We went in early February, Winter hours mean it is closed on Mondays, so beware. We were blessed with a sunny day albeit windy. Us, son and his fiancée and their 20 month old daughter. Concessions in theory are for over 65s, but being Portugal grey hair was enough. They were buying season tickets as the zoo is but a 20 minute drive for them and as twos and under are free they intend to make full use of the zoo as a regular place to go. Attractions such as penguin feeding, lion feeding etc start as soon as the zoo opens. The zoo is very much like Chester in the UK being very rare breed and conservation centric, though the site is a bit smaller than Chester. The way the enclosures are designed you get very much up close and personal to the animals. Beware of some of the monkeys as they have a habit of relieving themselves through the bars and if you are under it you will smell the rest of the day. On a peak season day the two car parks would be under pressure. It is downhill to the ticket office so, of course, it is uphill back to the car. Catering is by means of numerous cabins and vans around the whole site and a central restaurant. Low season only the restaurant was open. Well priced, but with what may be seen by some as limited choices. Animals can be adopted and your name appears on the side of the enclosure. The emphasis is on communication of issues surrounding the animals in the wild. With everything that is available by way of attractions and exhibitions the zoo caters for all ages from toddlers through to adults. In sum a great day out for all the family and well worth the 15€ admission.

5. Praia do Carneiro

Avenida Dom Carlos I, Porto 4150-190 Portugal
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Praia do Carneiro

Reviewed By Pavla2013 - Toronto, Canada

Amazing place where the river meets the ocean, just beautiful with people walking on the sidewalks, full of fisherman. The beach is very nice, for anybody who loves water and the beach, you can spend a whole day here.

6. Praia do Homem do Leme

Avenida de Montevideu 196, Porto 4150-516 Portugal
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Praia do Homem do Leme

7. Praia de Lavadores

Rua Cidade da Beira 751, Porto 4100-161 Portugal
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Praia de Lavadores

8. Ecopista da Linha do Tamega

Amarante Portugal http://www.ciclovia.pt/ciclovias/1norte/2braga/ltamega/ltamega.php
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Ecopista da Linha do Tamega

9. Praia de Miramar

Arcozelo, Vila Nova de Gaia 4400-603 Portugal
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Praia de Miramar

10. Praia da Madalena

R. do Mar 450, Vila Nova de Gaia 4405-760 Portugal
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Praia da Madalena

Reviewed By sadiem545 - Loughborough, United Kingdom

Beautiful beach with lovely cafe, we hired bikes and cycled from Porto , great trip. The surf was really powerful, the children loved watching it and paddling in the waves

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