Matosinhos Beach Tours
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On Portugal’s Atlantic coast, Matosinhos Beach (Praia de Matosinhos) is the city of Porto’s closest strand. With broad sands and a scenic promenade lined with fish restaurants, it’s a lively destination and a favorite among local families, as well as a notable surf spot.
The Basics
As well as swimming and sunbathing, Matosinhos is the go-to beach for surfing and water sports like stand-up paddleboarding, kite-surfing, and sea kayaking. The gentle waves and consistent surf make it ideal for beginning surfers, and the Matosinhos surf school hosts private and group lessons for those who want to learn. It’s also possible to explore the beach as part of a Porto hop-on hop-off tour, which links Matosinhos with central attractions like Porto Cathedral, Clérigos Tower, and Gaia.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Lifeguards are on patrol daily throughout July and August, and surfing is restricted to dedicated surf zones.
- No umbrellas are available at the beach, so be sure to pack sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
- A number of bars, seafood restaurants, shops, and surf rental outlets line the beachside promenade.
How to Get There
Matosinhos Beach is a 15-minute metro ride from Porto city; take the blue line to Matosinhos Sul, then walk five minutes to the beach. Otherwise, bus No. 500 runs from Praça da Liberdade in the city center to the beach.
When to Get There
The beach is at its busiest in summer (July and August), when you’ll want to arrive before midday to secure a good spot. Summer is also the best time for swimming, with lifeguards on duty, but it’s possible to surf all year-round, weather depending.
The Beaches of Northern Portugal
Matosinhos Beach is convenient to Porto, but those willing to travel a bit have much better options. Around an hour up the coast from Porto, Cabedelo Beach is a Blue Flag beach with ample facilities and beautiful walks through the sand dunes. Farther north in Viana do Castelo, the windswept shores of Moledo Beach and Afife Beach are great for water sports, while closer to Porto, Ofir Beach is perfect for swimming and can be combined with a stop at neighboring Apúlia Beach.
Address: Avenida Norton de Matos, Matosinhos, Greater Porto 4450-208, Portugal
20 Tours and Activities to Experience Matosinhos Beach
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3-Hour Porto Bike Tour
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Cover more ground in less time on this active and informative 3-hour bike tour of Porto. Ideal for families, this tour covers the beaches, historic quarter, and port-side splendor of Porto at a leisurely pace suitable for all fitness and skill levels. Tick off top attractions such as São Francisco Church, Ponte de Don Luis I, and the Ribeira District, and pedal along a safe, pedestrianized route to the Porto wine cellars and the beaches of Foz. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people.
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Porto Vintage Hop on Hop off
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Rather than following a set sightseeing schedule, create you own itinerary on a Porto sightseeing tour by hop-on hop-off bus. Your travel ticket, which lasts for either 24 or 48 hours, grants you access to two tour routes and gives you the freedom to disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Plus, on-board commentary means you'll be party to historical and cultural information that you're unlikely to find in the guide book.
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Porto and Matosinhos Small Group Tour with Douro Cruise, Lunch and Wine Tasting
The most complete one day tour to the cities of Oporto and Matosinhos.
A professional guide and new comfortable vehicle equipped with air-conditioning will accompany you on a journey you will never forget. You will get to know the most emblematic places, and understand the whole history that surrounds this city.
Portuguese gastronomy is appreciated worldwide. Therefore, lunch will take place at a typical restaurant.
We will visit the Porto wine cellars of one of the widely respected producers on a global scale.There you will have a tasting of 2 different varieties of port. Being next to the Douro River you will then take a boat trip across the 6 bridges.
You will experience the tasting of the most important and renowned traditional Portuguese sweet, Nata.
Leaving the historical center behind we will head to Matosinhos, a city that borders north with Porto known for the beauty of its beaches, connection to the sea, and by the famous acronym WBF - World's Best Fish.
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The Sunset Porto Bike Tour
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Make the most of your time in Porto on this Sunset Porto Bike Tour. Traveling by bike means you’ll be able to see more places than a walking tour, and access areas that can’t be reached by car or bus. With bike hire included, you can travel light, and you’ll be in a small group tour, so you won’t lose your group. Highlights include Alfândega do Porto, Passeio Alegre Garden, and much more.
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The Surf 'N' Food Porto Bike Tour
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Experience Porto with this bicycle and surf combo adventure. Begin with a two-wheeled tour along the picturesque Douro River and cruise past shops, cafes, and lovely neighborhoods. Swap your bike for a board at the beach, sharpen your surf skills with a lesson, and paddle into the Atlantic’s mellow waves. Finish with a delicious lunch and a beer or lemonade at City Park—it’s included in the tour price.
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Half Day Porto and Wine Small-Group Tour with Tastings
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See the city of Porto from Ribeira to Foz on this half-day tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks and learn about the history, culture, and traditions of this northern Portuguese city. Sample the world-famous pastel de nata dessert and take a tour of the Port wine cellars followed by a tasting of this famous drink.
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Porto Surf Lesson
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Our school has been operating in Praia de matosinhos for 14 years. We have qualified and certified teachers who will accompany you throughout the entire class. Our motto is to provide quality and safety education.
Our surf lessons are with small groups of students with a maximum of 4 people per coach, so teaching is more effective.
Come learn to surf with the best school in Porto
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Private surf lesson
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This outdoor activity is intended for 1 or 2 people maximum, in this way the learning will be individualized and with a success rate of 100%.
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takeu'around
Hello my name is Mario and I am a university student but I like to make known the city in my free time.
Take sightseeing tours of what you would like to know in my 1979 convertible renault 4l.
A beautiful and simple ride.
I speak fluent English, Spanish and the basics of French.
They will not regret
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Learn Surf with a Pro
My name is Bruno Rodrigues, I'm the head surf instructor in Surfivor Surf School. I have been teaching surf lessons for over 15 years. To this day teaching and surfing remain my passions.
I grew up in the ocean and I still love surfing everyday. I have surfed and competed all around the world but for me the Portuguese Coastline is one of the best places to surf and to teach.
With my passion for teaching, love for surfing, experience and focus on safety you can count on me!
Surfing is one of the best experience you can have in Portugal and I guarantee this will be an unforgettable experience!
Looking forward to surfing with you,
Bruno Rodrigues
Professional Surf Coach
by Portuguese Surf Federation
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Porto Private Tour During 3 hours
If you are in a business trip, or if you don't have so much time to know the city of Porto, this is the perfect tour to get an overview in 3 hours! On this tour we included several services such as the pickup, the drop off, the private car, the guide services and also a bottled water.
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3-Hour Electric Porto Bike Tour
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YOU CAN´T BUY HAPPINESS, BUT YOU CAN TAKE AN e-BIKE TOUR!
An adventurous electric bike ride by the leaning streets of Porto through famous and hidden places of the city. The “You must do” in town at 3 Hours. Get to know Porto and its origins in a relaxed way.
A guided, Electric Porto Bike Tour is the easiest and most attractive way to discover this wonderful city in just a few hours. From the Douro riverside to the natural City Park, this tour will be an experience you will not soon forget. Choosing the e-bike as mean of transportation allows you to access hidden, quaint places that other transports cannot reach.
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Stand-up Paddle
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We will meet you at our Surf School in Matosinhos Beach, which is one of the best spots in Portugal and the most adapted for surfing lessons. It is also characterized by consistent swells, fine white sand and faces westwards out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Sup Lessons in the Ocean or Douro River Tours have a duration of 2 hours, starting with an introductory briefing, followed by specifying warm-up before going to the water.
We work with a maximum of 7 surfers per instructor, to provide more safety and personalized aproach.
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Douro Tour
Come get to know the Douro river along the beautiful riverside of Porto in a different way, going back to the beginning of the XX century, in the back of a replica of a Ford T!
Pass by some monuments and learn their history and marvel at the wonderful view of the river all the way to Matosinhos city.
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Root Castro de São Paio
Riding our classic vehicles, our guide provides a unique way to discover the city center but also its perepheries. Our goal is to work with local people, original crafts, real customs, traditions and most importantly, the best authentic Portuguese food!
Simultaneously, we are particularly motivated to unite the historical interest of our city, to the good conviviality and the intercultural exchange of our rides.
We have a young, passionate and multilingual team who is looking forward to showing you their true portuguese “roots”!
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Surfing Class with World Surf League partners
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Our school, Onda Pura, was established in 1994 and is one of the first surf schools to be implemented in Portugal.
We are located in Praia de Matosinhos, considered one of the best beaches in the country with perfect conditions for surfing.
Our partnerships like Deeply and WSL (World Surf League) guarantee our veracity.
At Onda Pura we have the right space, all the material necessary to practice surfing and an excellent team of professionals trained and certified by the FPS (Portuguese Surfing Federation).
We are waiting for you!
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Beach and Surf Small Group Half Day Tour from Porto
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Learn to ride Portugal’s famous swells during this 4-hour small-group beach and surf tour from Porto. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and escorted to the beach at Foz do Douro, where the river meets the sea. After learning basic beginner technique from an accredited instructor you’ll try your hand (or rather, feet) in the water, with a board and wetsuit provided. See the beautiful beaches of Matosinhos and Foz while experiencing some of the best surfing in the country, all with the help of a knowledgable private guide. You’ll be returned to your hotel at the end of the tour.
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Porto Tour with Wine Tasting
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A private tour where we propose to discover Porto with its old houses, streets and alleys where at every corner there is a discovery, markets and old shops where tradition remains, with cafes that tell stories and invite us to stay and enjoy a café (or cimbalino), with bookstores that have remained alive over the centuries and an amalgamation of colors typical of the city Invicta.
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Private Porto Tour Includes Wine Tasting and Boat Tour
A private 8-hour tour where we propose to discover Porto with its old houses, streets and alleys where at every corner there is a discovery, markets and old stores where tradition remains, with cafés that tell stories and invite us to stay enjoying a coffee (or cimbalino), with bookstores that have been kept alive over the centuries and an amalgamation of colors typical of the city Invicta.
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Guided Scooter Tour - Essencia do Porto (Half day)
With its historic center classified as World Heritage, Porto presents itself as a city of contrasts, consisting of rough and small houses, interrupted here and there by monumental churches and palaces.
To complement this perfect symbiosis, we have the tripeiro, capable of being rude and generous at the same time, and having in their authenticity a common characteristic, which is rare in the people of large cities.
In this adventure on two wheels, we will go through some of the most emblematic places in the city of Porto. We will pass by beautiful viewpoints, labyrinthine streets and rural corners in the center of the city, inaccessible by other means. To complete this perfect experience, our dynamic guides will tell you some of the most interesting legends and traditions in the city, as well as its historical evolution.
Without a doubt the best way to get to know more Porto in less time!
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