Parada
Maia
Popular places to visit
Funny City
Bring your family to Funny City and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Milheirós. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Quinta de Santa Cruz Winery during your travels to Cidade da Maia. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Terra da Maia Historical and Ethnological Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Terra da Maia Historical and Ethnological Museum in Castêlo da Maia. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or visit its lively bars.
Maia Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Maia Zoo during your holiday in Cidade da Maia? Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Avioso Park
Explore the great outdoors at Avioso Park, a lovely green space in Castêlo da Maia. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Lidador Tower
Find out about the history of Cidade da Maia with a stop at Lidador Tower. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do

Porto Six Bridges Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

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

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Porto: Douro River Boat Cruise with Port Wine and Snacks

Wine Venture and Boat Trip in Douro Valley from Porto
Top hotels in Parada

The Log Porto Hotel by Piamonte Hotels
Excellent staff! Great amenities! Bartender Matteo was great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Eurostars Porto Douro
Gluten-free breakfast options included wrapped gf pancakes, muffin and pastel de nata. Lots of tasty buffet choice with breads kept separate. Lovely river view room, secure bag drop, and helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

GA Palace Hotel
So this hotel is absolutely amazing. In order of importance: 1) It is extremely clean and well renovated (and I’m very picky). 2) The decor and design is stunning. We came around the holiday time and the Christmas decorations were like from a magazine. 3) The breakfast was delicious - lots of pound ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
Stayed one night since it was about 10-15 walk to the airport. Good clean hotel. Quiet. All the amenities including a mini balcony to get some fresh air. One thing I couldn’t work was the TV but they have working WiFi so no bother. Breakfast was continental nothing special for the price but cheaper ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Mercure Porto Centro Santa Catarina
The first room is leaking, but the staff was good to help changed. Very nice breakfast.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Wine & Books Porto Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Great service - lovely room but be prepared that the shower is visible to everyone so have to be comfortable with whoever you’re sharing with!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parada

Nogueira
While there might not be top attractions in Nogueira, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Funny City and Lidador Tower.
