Magarão Travel Guide
Vila Nova de Gaia
Popular places to visit
St. Ignatius Zoo
Visit the animals who live at St. Ignatius Zoo during your trip to Avintes. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Sandeman Cellars
Delight in the rich flavors of Portugal’s finest Porto wines, marvel at views over Porto and explore historic cellars at this charming 225-year-old port lodge.
Cais de Gaia
You can find out about the history of Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada with a trip to Cais de Gaia.
Senhor da Pedra Chapel
Learn about the local history of Gulpilhares e Valadares with a stop at Senhor da Pedra Chapel. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
During your visit to Mafamude e Vilar do Paraíso, you can do some window-shopping at El Corte Inglés de Gaia. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Gaia Cable Car
You can take time to visit Gaia Cable Car during your travels to Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Discover Porto's Highlights on a 2-Hour Private Electric Tuk Tuk
Porto: Douro River Boat Cruise with Port Wine and Snacks
Dino Experience Porto: Immersive Digital Dinosaur Exhibition
From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour
Porto : Charm Cruise with Porto Wine, Sunset option
Top hotels in Magarão
The Social Hub Porto
"Excellent location, very clean!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
YOTEL Porto
"Great location, modern hotel, comfy beds and great shower. Not much storage but happy to live out of suitcase for a few days. We didn’t use housekeeping and you were meant to get a voucher you could use in hotel in exchange but it didn’t materialise. Roof terrace bar has great views. Had breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Mercure Porto Centro Aliados
"Small but perfectly adequate room with outdoor terrace. Fabulous staff really made the stay special."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
"Better than expected! Easy to travel to the city* Close to the flight"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Zero Box Lodge Porto
"The room was clean, but the hotel itself was pretty dirty. There were flies swarming the breakfast area. Wheb we arrived at check in time we had to wait over 30 minutes because they were doing a shift chabge so could not check anyone in that arrived for the specified check in time."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Porto Palácio Hotel by The Editory
"Meilleur rapport qualité prix possible, excellent service, restauration inclus."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Magarão
Carvalhos
When in Carvalhos, you can plan a visit to St. Ignatius Zoo and El Corte Inglés de Gaia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Serzedo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Serzedo and surrounding area, you can visit Senhor da Pedra Chapel and Espinho Beach.
