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Portugal

Matosinhos / Seafood paradise, waves aplenty.

MeowScore 😸88/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Beach holiday

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Beach holiday

Matosinhos is a small coastal town with great seafood and beaches. Most visitors stay for a short relaxation getaway.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Matosinhos.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Matosinhos.

Restaurants usually accept credit cards and cash. Splitting the bill is common, but not always possible.

internet situation

good Speed

Decent speed for browsing and streaming

great Availability

Most areas have access to internet

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type F

Common in Europe (except UK and Ireland), Korea, Indonesia, Russia. Accepts Type C, Type E (if pinhole exists).

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable

Modern infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Progressive legislation

Cat's meow! Matosinhos is a fishy paradise for curious cats with sandy paws.

Cat-ch the waves and claws out your hunger in this purrfectly welcoming town.

Things to do

The mainstream

🐟🎂
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
📷🌊
Fort of Nossa Senhora das Neves
🛍️🐟
Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos
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Matosinhos Beach

The mainstream

🐟🎂
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova

This Michelin-starred restaurant is a must-visit for foodie cats. Nestled on a rock, it offers panoramic sea views while you dine on fresh and innovative seafood dishes. It's pricey but worth every penny and whisker. 😸🍽️

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Parque da Cidade do Porto

A sprawling park with something for every cat - lakes, gardens, and even a tree-top adventure course! The trails are perfect for a leisurely walk or a brisk jog, and the lush greenery will delight even the pickiest of cats. 🐾🍃

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📷🌊
Fort of Nossa Senhora das Neves

A historical fortress guarding the coast, this site makes for a paw-some photo op for cats into architecture. The views of the harbor are spectacular, although cats should be aware that it's not a place to chase mice. 🐱🏰

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🛍️🐟
Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos

This market will have any cat's whiskers tickled with its fresh fish, meat, and produce. It's a sensory overload, with colorful stalls and the lively atmosphere of cats haggling over tuna prices. 😸🍣

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Matosinhos Beach

A purrfect spot for cats who love sun and sandy paws. With crystal clear water and some of the best seafood in town nearby, it's the ultimate catcation destination. 😻🏖️

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Off the beaten path

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Fort of Nossa Senhora das Neves
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Matosinhos Beach
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Serralves Park
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Parque de Avioso
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Senhor do Padrão

Off the beaten path

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Fort of Nossa Senhora das Neves

Historic fort with panoramic views of the harbor, meowed to be a hidden treasure. 🏯👀😸

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🌞
Matosinhos Beach

Wide and sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing, surfing, and a paw-some view of the sunset. 🌅🏖️🐾

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🌿
Serralves Park

Beautiful botanical garden with art exhibitions and a cat-friendly environment. 🌺🎨😻

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🐾
Parque de Avioso

A peaceful park with walking trails, ideal for a cat-nap or a quick hunting session. 🌳😴🐭

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🗿
Senhor do Padrão

Historical monument overlooking the ocean, with legends of a giant cat protecting the city from sea monsters. 🏰🌊🐱

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biking possible

Bike lanes exist

walkable

Modern infrastructure

LGBTQ tolerated

Progressive legislation

Mindful meoweler tips

Sardines Everywhere!

Matosinhos is the kingdom of sardines, and you can find them fresh and tasty in almost every store and restaurant in town. Don't miss the grilled ones!

Surf is Up, Cat!

Matosinhos is one of the best spots in Europe to catch waves. Join the locals at the beach, rent a board and try your paws at surfing.

Architecture Delight

Check out the beautiful Church of Senhor de Matosinhos, a Baroque masterpiece built in the 18th century, and the Municipal Market, a charming Art Deco building from the 1930s.

Useful external sites

www.matosinhosport.com/en

Matosinhos Tourism↗

Official tourism website of Matosinhos, with information on events, accommodation, restaurants, and things to do

magicseaweed.com/Matosinhos-Surfing/83

Surf Spots in Matosinhos↗

A guide to the best surfing spots in Matosinhos, with information on wave quality, tides and wind forecasts.

www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/portugal/porto-district/matosinhos/matosinhos-beach.html

Matosinhos Beach Cam↗

Live webcam showing the beach and sea conditions in Matosinhos

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