The former recreational estate of the Bishops of Porto, comprising a beautiful 18th-century house in the purest Baroque style and with a strong influence from the school of Nicolau Nasoni – it is thought that the statuary and some architectural elements may even be his work. Here we find the beautiful "Gardens of Maia", fountains, chapels and a swimming pool. Inside, the chapel with its 17th-century gilded altarpiece deserves mention.

A large green space, ideal for relaxation, leisure, and sports. It has two watchtowers offering a privileged view over the 60,000 square meters. There are marked bike paths and 4.5 kilometers of walking trails. There is no shortage of shade, trees of various species, benches, and grassy areas.

This 18th-century building, which once served as a primary school and as the Maia Town Hall, now houses the Museum of History and Ethnology of the Land of Maia, with two floors and large exhibition rooms. The permanent ethnographic and historical collections aim to portray, through objects, the most prominent aspects of rural life and local daily life.

Quinta da Gruta is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and well-utilized spaces in the municipality of Maia, covering 22,000 square meters. Located in the center of Castelo da Maia, this romantic early 20th-century mansion has quickly become an important hub for sports and leisure. This space houses the Environmental Education Complex, a Documentation Center, tennis courts, swimming pools, nurseries, green areas, an amphitheater, and a radio-controlled model railway track. Guided tours are available for schools and other institutions.

The Maia Zoo was created in 1985 and aims to be a center for research, preservation, and dissemination of information about species, especially among schools. This space has its own clinic and qualified staff, housing more than 300 animals. Within this area are the Picnic Park, the Maia Seal Pavilion, the Mysterious Nature exhibit, the Reptile Garden, and the Children's Playground.

The Machado restaurant, in Nogueira, is a typical space, serving good traditional food, without inventions or pretensions. The space, which is large, is divided into four rooms. The famous house is always full, but the wait will be worth it and guarantees the desire to return. Good mood has been one of the hallmarks of the house for 25 years. Specializing in the typical cuisine of the Lafões region, roast veal is the ex-libris of this restaurant.