Historic landmarks
Main monuments, best viewpoints, and what’s worth your time in Maia.
Private Transfers in Maia — Airport & Day Trips
Private and reliable transfers in Maia – airport, hotel, business travel and day trips across Portugal.
Explore the best of Maia
Maia is a destination in Portugal, about 346 km from Lisbon Airport.
Weather
19°C
Clear
Lisbon time 13:57 • 19 Oct 2026
Nearest airport
OPO
6 km
Porto Airport (OPO) · 6 km
Region
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Portugal
Population
134,977
Residents
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Maia: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção is a meaningful stop in Maia, combining architecture, local
Maia Museum
Maia Museum gives visitors a fuller picture of Maia, turning a simple walk through town into a more
Quinta de Lumiares Park
Quinta de Lumiares Park is a refreshing landmark in Maia, offering green space, room to slow down,
Maia Castle Ruins
Maia Castle Ruins stands out in Maia as a heritage site that immediately gives visitors a sense of
Tripas à moda do Porto
Tripas à moda do Porto has fed communities in the Porto Metropolitan Area region of Portugal for generations, built on the honest pairing of local ingredients
Francesinha
Francesinha has fed communities in the Porto Metropolitan Area region of Portugal for generations, built on the honest pairing of local ingredients and slow
Jesuíta
Among the regional sweets of the Porto Metropolitan Area region of Portugal, Jesuíta holds a special place — made to a recipe resistant to industrial imitation.
Vinho Verde
The fresh white wine tradition of the north remains a natural pairing for the wider Porto region’s food identity.
Vinho do Porto
Produced in the Porto Metropolitan Area region of Portugal, Vinho do Porto draws on local grape varieties and a winemaking tradition stretching back over two
Maia travel guide & FAQ
Guide to Maia
Maia is a municipality in the district of Porto, NUTS III Área Metropolitana do Porto (NUTS II Norte, code 1306). According to INE, Census 2021, the resident population was 134,977. Source: INE, Census 2021, dados.gov.pt.
Places associated with Maia: Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Maia Museum and Quinta de Lumiares Park. Opening hours, ticket prices and heritage classification are not cited here; the monument search is at imovel.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt.
Regional products and dishes to look for: Port Wine, Vinho Verde and Francesinha. The national DOP/IGP register is at DGADR.
The nearest airport recorded on this page is Porto Airport (OPO), 6 km away. Journey time is not stated where it is not confirmed.
In the same region, the visit combines with Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Matosinhos and Gondomar.
Confirmed monuments for Maia: 0. nenhum confirmado nesta fonte.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers, so you can book with confidence.
Maia had 134977 residents in 2021, in the district of Porto. Source: INE.
Maia has no confirmed classified monument on this page.
Regional cooking points to Tripas à moda do Porto, Francesinha and Jesuíta.
Yes. gotoo trips and transfers runs the transfer to Maia from Porto Airport (OPO), 6 km away.
Map of Maia
Highlights
- Resident population in 2021: 134,977 (INE, Census 2021)
- Places: Church of Nossa Senhora da Assunção and Maia Museum
- Regional products: Port Wine and Vinho Verde
- Reference airport: Porto Airport (OPO), 6 km
Private transfers in Maia
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Maia
Maia sits about 9 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 8 minutes by road. Public transport often means changes and waiting, and may leave you a walk from where you want to be. A private transfer takes you door-to-door, with a fixed price and no connections — from €25 from Lisbon Airport.