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Parque Central da Maia
- country
- leisure
Rua Padre António
4470-136, Maia
Un grand espace ouvert avec une zone herbeuse et boisée, comprenant une grande terrasse et une autre terrasse à deux niveaux, de taille identique, sur un revêtement pavé.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Ó de Águas Santas
- heritage
Rua do Mosteiro, 957
4425-140, Águas Santas
This church was once a temple of the Friars of the Order of Saint Joseph of Jerusalem, and was later transferred to the Order of Malta. It subsequently underwent several renovations, resulting in a façade crowned by a crenellated bell tower, a portal flanked by four pairs of columns with decorated capitals and pointed arch archivolts. On the north façade, another portal stands out, with the Maltese Cross engraved on its tympanum.
Complexo Municipal Casa do Alto
- art
Rua António Simões
4445-619, Pedrouços
A cultural space that hosts various events such as concerts, poetry readings, theater, and film screenings, among others. It has an auditorium for 90 people, an exhibition hall, and a photography lab.
Mosteiro do Divino Salvador de Moreira
- heritage
Alameda Padre Alcino Azevedo Barbosa
4470-604, Moreira
The original monastery dates from the mid-9th century. The new church began to be rebuilt in the 16th century and was completed in the 18th century. The granite façade reflects a certain austerity, and the church has a single nave with an inscribed transept, a rectangular chancel, and bell towers, with the chapel and sacristy attached. Inside, noteworthy features include the main altar and the two altars in the transept, executed later than the building, in Maia Baroque style; the large upper choir with stalls supported on a wide, segmental arch and a Baroque organ; the barrel-vaulted ceiling forming coffers …
Santuário Mariano de Nossa Senhora do Bom Despacho
- heritage
Rua Padre José Pinheiro Duarte, 39
4470-151, Maia
The church, built in 1738 in the Baroque style, has a longitudinal plan, a single nave, and a rectangular chancel. The interior is decorated with gilded wood carvings, altarpieces, and Baroque coffers, and features a Maltese cross and a stained-glass window in homage to Our Lady of Good Dispatch. The main facade is particularly noteworthy for its tile cladding. In 2003, it was declared a Marian Sanctuary by decree of the Bishop of Porto, D. Armindo Lopes Coelho, when Our Lady of Good Dispatch was crowned Patron Saint of the entire municipality. The feast in her honor is celebrated on …
Cidade Desportiva da Maia
- country
- leisure
Avenida Luís de Camões
4470-322, Maia
A 10,000 square meter space in the heart of the city of Maia, which connects the various existing sports facilities in a network: the Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho Municipal Stadium, the sports gymnasium, and the tennis and gymnastics sets. Linked by 5 km of ecological trails and leisure areas, the Sports City also features a skate park, gardens, lakes, and exercise equipment.
Maia 360º - Torre do Lidador
- heritage
Praça Doutor José Vieira de Carvalho, 45
4474-006, Maia
On select days, it's possible to climb to the Lidador Tower viewpoint, where the City Hall services are located, and enjoy a privileged view of Maia and the entire Porto Metropolitan Area. Inaugurated in 2001 and standing 92 meters tall, this is the 5th tallest building in the country and the tallest outside Lisbon. Visible from any of its 10 parishes, the Tower is a landmark of the municipality and its most recognized brand image. Participation in the guided tour is free, but prior registration is mandatory.
Parque Urbano de Moutidos
- country
- leisure
Rua dos Moutidos, 233
4425-143, Águas Santas
A large, grassy and wooded area, covering approximately 4 hectares, inviting tranquility, sports activities, and contact with nature. It has a children's playground, picnic area, and a bar/terrace. There is also a lake and a small grove.
DreamFly - Indoor Skydiving
- leisure
EN14 - Auchan Maia
4475-045, Maia
Indoor skydiving is a sport practiced in a vertical wind tunnel 3 meters wide and 6 meters high, simulating the experience of freefall. Indoor skydiving is the perfect way to experience skydiving in a safe and controlled environment. One minute of flight is equivalent to a descent from an altitude of 4 kilometers. Flights can be done individually or in groups, for birthday parties or team-building events.
Quinta da Boa Vista - Fundação Gramaxo
- country
- leisure
Rua Conselheiro Costa Aroso, 601
4470-590, Maia
A tranquil and verdant leisure park nestled within Quinta da Boa Vista, where you can admire works by artists such as João Cutileiro, Zulmiro de Carvalho, José Emídio, and Sobral Centeno. There is also a restaurant with a unique feature – it's located inside a bandstand.