Maia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with a swimming pool, rocky shoreline, and houses along the street.
A coastal town with houses on a cliff overlooking the ocean.
A church with blue and white patterned tiles, a bell tower, and a cross at the top.
An airport interior with a high ceiling, glass panels, and directional signs.
A modern building with a glass facade and a pool area.

Where to stay in Maia

Find the best Maia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a small building on a rock, waves crashing onto the shore, and people scattered across the sand.

Moreira

When in Moreira and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Maia Zoo or MAR Shopping and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pedras Rubra Station or Verdes Station.

A group of sheep grazing near a tree on a paved area with a bridge in the background.
Photo by András Herczog
Open Photo by András Herczog

Nogueira

While there might not be top attractions in Nogueira, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maia Zoo and Lidador Tower.

Parada

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Parada and surrounding area, you can visit Dragao Stadium and Norte Shopping.

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Vasconcelos Costa, 466, Maia
The price is ฿1,963 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,963
฿2,232 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,049 reviews)
"Great hotel. Previously stayed at another one and had a horrible experience the very first stay. Their shuttle to the airport was out and wasn’t notified, which led to almost missing my flight home. Decided to give this property a try the following year and I continue to go back."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Avenida do Aeroporto, 241 Maia
The price is ฿2,310 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,310
฿2,600 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,087 reviews)
"Really clean room, helpful staff and a really good breakfast."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Park Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Hotel 3K Porto Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Porto Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Rua Casimiro Albano Monteiro, 143 Maia
The price is ฿2,102 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,102
฿2,380 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Maia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
"very convenient when you need a night before flying"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel 3K Porto Aeroporto
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Gaia Residence

Gaia Residence

4 out of 5
Rua Diogo Macedo, 220 Vila Nova de Gaia
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (293 reviews)
"overall its not bad....definitely good for a family however there's a few things I would like to mention that could have an impact for others wanting to book same place. 1. It's not the holiday Inn, its two separate businesses using the same building...some floors have hotel rooms, some have appartment ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Gaia Residence
Village Aparthotel by BOA

Village Aparthotel by BOA

4 out of 5
R. do Bonjardim 541 Porto Porto
Stay at this aparthotel in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"Breakfast is fair, in the coffee shop next door, with voucher. Overpriced for the variety."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Village Aparthotel by BOA
RVA Porto Central Flats

RVA Porto Central Flats

3 out of 5
RUA MOUZINHO DA SILVEIRA,149 Porto
Stay at this apartment in Porto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
"The apartment was a good size and really clean. The location was excellent, really central to everything. The road was very busy but with the windows closed and the air conditioning on, you didn't hear the traffic at all. It had a kettle & coffee machine & plenty of cooking equipment. There was a ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

RVA Porto Central Flats
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Stay near popular Maia attractions

Maia Zoo

8.0/10 (16 reviews)
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Maia Zoo during your holiday in Cidade da Maia? Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
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Things to do

Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

฿3,020
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto
Porto Sightseeing Bus

Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos

฿1,065
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Porto Hop On Hop Off Bus Combos
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk

Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)

฿2,016
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Porto & Gaia Highlights by Private Tuk Tuk (2–4H)
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, 2 Walking Tours & Extras

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

฿1,065
per adult
City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras
Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore

Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore

฿1,123
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Self-guided tour with included entrance at Lello Bookstore
Vila Nova de Gaia: Bridges Cruise

Vila Nova de Gaia: Bridges Cruise

฿688
per adult
Vila Nova de Gaia: Bridges Cruise
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Cities near Maia

A river with a bridge, a tree, and buildings in the background.

Porto

A park with a statue, benches, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.

Vila do Conde

A waterfall, a river, and a vineyard with pergolas.

Santo Tirso