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 riverfront or seek out the local tours.
Leixoes Sea Port
Explore the waterfront in Matosinhos e Leça da Palmeira with a trip to Leixoes Sea Port. Stroll along the beautiful beaches 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.
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.
Top hotels in Lavra

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Fantastic hotel in the perfect location to watch FC Porto, 10 min walk to the stadium
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Eurostars Porto Douro
Beautiful view of River
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
One of the nicest hotels we have stayed at in Europe. It had a local of local flavor in the rooms and hallways. It is a very central location. Everything was easy and smooth.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Eurostars Aliados
The room was clean, spacious and modern. The location was also good near the center of Porto and the was a metro station nearby
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hospes Infante Sagres Porto
Everything was perfect, the hotel was stunning and we were so well looked after from the moment we stepped foot into it. Super clean and organised, extreme attention to detail and the staff is amazing and so welcoming. The breakfast is wonderful. Wouldn’t change a single thing and will definitely ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hilton Porto Gaia
Convenient parking was the reason we chose to stay here, the cost was 20E per day and includes valet service. Location makes it easy enough to explore Gaia and Porto by foot, just prepare for steep inclines on both sides of the Douro. Uber, taxis, others methods of getting around are available also. ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Lavra Travel Guide
- Porto Historic Center
- Ribeira Square
- Porto Cathedral
- Dom Luis I Bridge
- Port of Leixões Cruise Terminal
- Bolhao Market
- Norte Shopping
- Matosinhos Beach
- Clerigos Tower
- Avenida dos Aliados
- St. Ignatius Zoo
- Dragao Stadium
- University of Porto
- Douro River Lighthouse
- Sandeman Cellars
- Apulia Beach
- Carneiro Beach
- Vila do Conde Beach
- Ofir Beach
- Cais de Gaia
- EXPONOR - Porto International Fair
- Clérigos Church
- Majestic Café
- El Corte Inglés de Gaia
- Crystal Palace Gardens

