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Maia (Portuguese pronunciation: ⓘ) is a municipality in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Grande Porto subregion, in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located 11 km north of central Porto . The population in 2011 was 135,306, [1] in an area of 82.99 km 2 (32.04 sq mi). [2]
These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Zoo da Maia. 418. Zoos. By hucampos. Great for kids to see different animals and be close with a sea lion in the show... 2. Lidador Tower.
- The top attractions to visit in Maia are: Parque de Avioso - S. Pedro Igreja de Águas Santas (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó) Lidador Tower Zoo da Ma...
- The best outdoor activities in Maia according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Zoo da Maia Parque de Avioso - S. Pedro Parque Urbano de Moutidos See...
- The most popular things to do in Maia with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:DreamFly Indoor Skydiving PortoZoo da MaiaParque de Avi...
Maia Tourism: Tripadvisor has 14,462 reviews of Maia Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Maia resource. ... OPO Hotel Porto Aeroporto. 752.
- Zoo da Maia. Sure to get a thumbs up from youngsters, Maia’s zoo is what attracts most day-trippers to the city. Although there are mammals as varied as tigers, brown bears, zebras, capybaras and wallabies, the zoo is best known for its cold-blooded animals: There are more species of reptile here than at any other attraction in the country.
- Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho. This dainty Baroque church dates to 1742 and is photo–worthy both inside and out. It’s spectacular on a sunny day, as the facade is clad with blue and white tiles and looks amazing against a clear sky.
- Fórum da Maia. If something cultural is happening in Maia you can be sure that it will be at this immense concert hall, which was unveiled back in 1991.
- Mosteiro de Leça do Balio. From afar you could easily mistake this medieval monastic church for a castle. It has a square, crenellated tower with pointed merlons and arrow loops and only a few narrow openings in its walls.
These rankings are informed by traveler reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 1. Zoo da Maia. 418. Zoos. By hucampos. Great for kids to see different animals and be close with a sea lion in the show... 2. Lidador Tower.
- The top attractions to visit in Maia are: Parque de Avioso - S. Pedro Igreja de Águas Santas (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó) Lidador Tower Zoo da Ma...
- The best outdoor activities in Maia according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Zoo da Maia Parque de Avioso - S. Pedro Parque Urbano de Moutidos See a...
- The most popular things to do in Maia with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: DreamFly Indoor Skydiving Porto Zoo da Maia Parque de Avios...
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A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. 2024. OPO Hotel Porto Aeroporto. 752. from $69/night. Solar Antigo Porto Aeroporto. 127. from $64/night.
Maia's history started a thousand years ago. In the Middle Ages, as the settlement of the valley of Leça river and of the Douro estuary developed, the land of Maia stood out for its agricultural wealth and also other resources. The genesis of Maia intersects with the foundation of the nationality, because there are associations of Prince Afonso Henriques' education to the Mendes da Maia ...
