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Casa da Arquitectura
- art
Avenida Menéres, 456
4450, Matosinhos
Casa da Arquitectura, created in 2007, is a non-profit cultural entity important in the universe of content creation and programming for the national and international dissemination and affirmation of architecture. Its action involves not only architects, but people and entities from various cultural and social areas that encourage and sponsor the mission they believe in, in the public interest of architecture.
Praia de Leça da Palmeira
- beach
Praia de Leça da Palmeira
4450, Leça da Palmeira
Pleasant beach and very popular, especially for young people. There is a surf school in this place where you can rent equipment and learn a little more about this sport. Every year there is a beach volleyball tournament. It has several bars serving light meals and nightlife with karaoke and live music.
Zona Marginal da Boa Nova
- heritage
Leça da Palmeira
4450, Matosinhos
The Boa Nova waterfront area is a project by Álvaro Siza Vieira and António Madureira. Start your tour at Praia do Aterro, with walkways between the dunes and passing by a Surf Camp, continuing along Praia da Senhora da Boa Nova, until you see the famous Farol da Boa Nova. Finish with a visit to the Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, designed by Siza Vieira.
Igreja do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
- heritage
Rua Silva Cunha, 107
4450-222, Matosinhos
It is a Renaissance example from the 16th century, which was remodeled in the 18th century by Nicolau Nasoni. Inside the temple, some of the most important panels of golden carvings by baroque artists from the north of the country stand out. They stand out for the two bell towers, the main door decorated with a medallion, in which a shell is inserted, and the two lateral niches with the statues of São Pedro and São Paulo. Inside, the gaze is fixed on the main altar with golden carvings, which in the central part includes a niche with an image …
Piscina das Marés
- leisure
Avenida da Liberdade - Praia de Leça da Palmeira
4450, Leça da Palmeira
Salt water pool designed by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, with construction started in 1961 and inaugurated in 1966. The pools form sheets of water between the rocks, all along the promenade of Avenida Marginal. In 2006 it was classified as a National Monument.
Padrão do Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
- heritage
Rua Heróis de França
4450, Matosinhos
An 18th century monument consisting of a granite cross covered with tiles and sheltered by a vaulted porch, with a square plan, crowned by a lantern. In the inner corners, the images of the evangelists appear. It was built in the place where, according to tradition, the image of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos appeared.
Praia Pedras do Corgo
- beach
Praia Pedras do Corgo
4455, Matosinhos
A pleasant beach that is rather attended by young people.It has conditions for surf and windsurf. It has a pleasant terrace.
Havay Motel
- hotels
Rua do Barroco, 112
4465-591, Leça do Balio
Motel consisting of suites of various prices, ensuring all the privacy, comfort and boldness in a tasteful environment.
Habana Motel
- hotels
Avenida Doutor Mário Brito, 4015
4455-496, Perafita
Modern and refined space, with decor and romantic atmosphere, where privacy prevails. One of the suites has a small indoor swimming pool.
Escultura de Zulmiro de Carvalho
- heritage
Rua de Veloso Salgado
4450, Leça da Palmeira
Sculpture by Zulmiro de Carvalho, with about fifteen feet long, its immense fountains that night light, providing a nice visual spectacle.