Popular places to visit

Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with a trip to Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.

Piscina das Mares
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piscina das Mares during your travels in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Norte Shopping
During your visit to São Mamede de Infesta e Senhora da Hora, you can do some window-shopping at Norte Shopping. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
EXPONOR - Porto International Fair
After visiting EXPONOR - Porto International Fair, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Leixoes Sea Port
Explore the waterfront in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with a trip to Leixoes Sea Port. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the local tours.
MAR Shopping
During your visit to Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira, you can enjoy retail therapy at MAR Shopping. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Activities

City Sightseeing Porto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Porto Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City

Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto

Porto Full Day City Tour Wine Tasting and Six Bridges Cruise
Our pick of the best Lavra Hotel Deals

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Very stylish place, love the theme of wood everywhere. Staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Eurostars Porto Douro
Breakfast has a variety of fruits, cereal and nuts which I like. The restaurant has river view.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Breakfast was very reasonable (10€) and decent spread for a continental breakfast - beats paying much more for airport food. Reception staff were very friendly and approachable. Bar was open for snacks after late flight arrivals and able to take up to the room which was great. About 7 minutes walk ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

The Social Hub Porto
Service was excellent, rooms are spacious and very clean. Very trendy place to stay. Loved it.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Timbre Heroismo
Beautiful hotel with great lobby and great room Only problem is it is 15 minute walk to most attractions and not many restaurants nearby and the gym is outdoors and very limited equipment If you need a gym don’t stay here
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Cenica Porto Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Extremely friendly and helpful front desk staff, very clean and well appointed rooms with nice views. Great breakfast buffet with cooking station. Conveniently located within walking distance to town centre and major attractions. Friendly service and good menu at the hotel restaurant. Highly ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lavra

Leca da Palmeira
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Leca da Palmeira. You might want to make time for a stop at EXPONOR - Porto International Fair or Piscina das Mares.

Custóias
When in Custóias and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Norte Shopping or Porto Historic Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pias Station or Candido dos Reis Station.

Matosinhos Centro
While you're in Matosinhos Centro, take in top sights like Matosinhos Beach or Leixoes Sea Port, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Camara de Matosinhos Station or Senhor de Matosinhos Station.

Leca Do Balio
When in Leca Do Balio and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Maia Zoo or Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Leça do Balio Station or Araujo Station.

Senhora da Hora
When in Senhora da Hora and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Norte Shopping or Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Senhora da Hora Station or Sete Bicas Station.

São Mamede de Infesta
Even though there aren't top sights in São Mamede de Infesta, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Porto Historic Center. Jump on the metro at São Mamede de Infesta Station to see more of the city.

