Photo of Praia de Matosinhos with bright fine sand surface

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7.4

Good

Praia de Matosinhos

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Matosinhos?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Matosinhos.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ichiban Restaurante Japonês is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.

Matosinhos, Portugal

#26 out of 40 in North

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Matosinhos • 1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ichiban Restaurante Japonês

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Cafeína

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Praia da Luz

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Museu dos Presuntos

8 - Very good 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Jardim d`Inverno

5.2 - Tolerable 3.6km

Bar The Sea - Coffee Bar

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Bar Browns Café Bar

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Cafe Cremosi - Gaia

8.4 - Very good 4.7km

Bar Mucaba Bar - Pedras Amarelas

8.2 - Very good 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Parque da Cidade do Porto

9.4 - Excellent 770m

Tourist Attraction Ponte móvel de Leça

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Farolim de Felgueiras

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Casa da Música

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Livraria Lello

8.4 - Very good 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Clérigos Tower

9.2 - Excellent 6.7km

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About

Praia de Matosinhos is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 26th place out of 40 beaches in the North region 176 km away from its center, the city of Braganca. It is one of the beaches of Matosinhos settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Praia de Matosinhos coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Carneiro, which has a rating of 7.3.

Praia de Matosinhos is located in North within Matosinhos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Matosinhos • 1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ichiban Restaurante Japonês

9.2 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Cafeína

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Praia da Luz

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Museu dos Presuntos

8 - Very good 2.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Jardim d`Inverno

5.2 - Tolerable 3.6km

Bar The Sea - Coffee Bar

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Bar Browns Café Bar

8.6 - Excellent 4.7km

Cafe Cremosi - Gaia

8.4 - Very good 4.7km

Bar Mucaba Bar - Pedras Amarelas

8.2 - Very good 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Parque da Cidade do Porto

9.4 - Excellent 770m

Tourist Attraction Ponte móvel de Leça

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Farolim de Felgueiras

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Casa da Música

9.2 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa

9.2 - Excellent 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Livraria Lello

8.4 - Very good 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Clérigos Tower

9.2 - Excellent 6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

340m from the beach

6.3 Pleasant

GuestReady - Sea Breaking View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 880m from center

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Amazing Comfy Flat with Balcony by Host Wise

360m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Amazing Comfy Flat with Balcony by Host Wise

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 830m from center

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380m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

OportoWaves

Entire Apartment

Porto • 910m from center

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410m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Eurostars Matosinhos

Hotel

Porto • 970m from center

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420m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Quarto junto ao mar

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 730m from center

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420m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Sea & Fish apartments

Entire Apartment

Porto • 960m from center

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420m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Jardim na Praia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 780m from center

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430m from the beach

6.6 Good

Porto RiverSea Quay Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 720m from center

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470m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

CASA RIETSCH

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Porto • 810m from center

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490m from the beach

8 Very good

S?o Francisco Guesthouse

Hotel

Porto • 660m from center

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590m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Own Places - Ocean View Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 930m from center

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610m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Matosinhos Relax and fun

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 590m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Leca da Palmeira Leca da Palmeira

7.2 Good

2.1km

Praia do Homem do Leme Praia do Homem do Leme

6.8 Good

3.6km

Praia do Carneiro Praia do Carneiro

7.3 Good

3.9km

Praia do Aterro Praia do Aterro

7.2 Good

5.1km

Praia Cabedelo do Douro Praia Cabedelo do Douro

7.4 Good

6.3km

Praia da Memoria Praia da Memoria

7 Good

7.2km

Praia da Sereia Praia da Sereia

7.9 Very good

8.1km

Praia da Madalena Praia da Madalena

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Matosinhos • 1km

Main locality of province

Braganca • 176km

Transport

Airport

OPO • 7.8km

Train Station

Coimbrões • 7.8km

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7.4 Good

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스테파노 (Stephano)

10 Exceptional

I would rate this beach with 5 stars after my visit. The seagulls can be quite a sight, especially during winter or autumn. The golden fine sand is also worth mentioning, and it's definitely a highlight of this beach. When you first see the seagulls, you might even rub your eyes in disbelief.

March 2023

Baleshwar MA.

10 Exceptional

This place is absolutely lovely, boasting golden, fine sand that is perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. The sea is also a highlight, offering crystal-clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.

March 2023

Kiran VJ.

10 Exceptional

The beach is quite spacious with a lot of sandy area and the water is clean. However, it can be a bit challenging to locate a changing room, but you can always ask someone for help. The water is crystal clear and there are no signs of algae or anything else. Overall, it's a great spot to spend some quality family time and have a blast.

March 2023

Sila Vega

10 Exceptional

The spot is located a short distance from the center of Porto and boasts beautiful golden, fine sand.

March 2023

Naveen Mahajan

6 Pleasant

This beach boasts a lovely expanse of golden, fine sand. It's a great spot to relax and soak up the sun.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Matosinhos?

The Praia de Matosinhos is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia de Matosinhos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Matosinhos, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Praia de Matosinhos good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Praia de Matosinhos is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Matosinhos for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia de Matosinhos good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia de Matosinhos secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Matosinhos?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Matosinhos.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ichiban Restaurante Japonês is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Matosinhos?

There are 5495 places to stay in the Praia de Matosinhos area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Matosinhos include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia de Matosinhos from parking?

The Praia de Matosinhos has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Matosinhos?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Matosinhos that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ponte móvel de Leça located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Matosinhos?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Matosinhos is July. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia de Matosinhos (North) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia de Matosinhos (North) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.