Praia de Matosinhos

The most famous beach of Porto — a large sandy beach in the suburb of Matosinhos, about 8 km north of Porto city center. Metro line A runs directly from the center (Mercado station). The beach is popular for swimming (with a caveat — the Atlantic is cold and has strong waves), surf schools, and families. Atlas Surfing and Porto Surf School offer beginner courses. The local restaurant scene features fresh fish and seafood specialties — Matosinhos is known for its grilled sardines.