Matosinhos is a coastal city immediately north of Porto, on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Leça river. It contains Porto Airport (Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro) and is the first municipality north of Porto city. It is popular with British expats seeking Porto's culture and job market with easier beach access and generally lower property prices than central Porto. London to Matosinhos is about 1,440 miles by road, the same distance as central Porto.
A dedicated vehicle from London to Matosinhos takes about 3 days. Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander then the A3 north to Porto and the VCI ring road west to Matosinhos is the preferred crossing for western UK collections. Santander to Matosinhos is about 240 miles. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. Matosinhos is on the Porto metropolitan consolidated run and well served by weekly and fortnightly groupage departures.
Matosinhos has excellent lorry access throughout. The VCI ring road, the A28 north and the EN12 give multiple approach options. The city is modern and well-planned with wide roads. The Matosinhos Sul beach area and the seafood restaurants on Rua Heróis de França are fully accessible. The Leça da Palmeira area to the north has good access via the A28. There are no historic centre relay requirements in Matosinhos, making it one of the simplest delivery destinations in the Porto metro area.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals. It connects each Matosinhos enquiry with one suitable vetted FIDI-certified partner mover. The partner mover contacts you directly and provides the quote.
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Matosinhos is one of the most straightforward delivery destinations in the Porto area. The VCI ring road connects it directly to Porto city without requiring the lorry to cross the city centre. The A28 gives a fast approach from the north. Modern residential zones throughout Matosinhos, including Matosinhos Sul, Custóias, Guifões and São Mamede de Infesta, are all on wide roads with full lorry access and good parking.
Leça da Palmeira to the north of the main Matosinhos city has good access via the A28 and EN12. The coastal strip and the marina area are accessible. The Piscina das Marés tidal pool area has a narrow coastal road that requires parking confirmation for a delivery lorry. For properties in Lavra and Santa Cruz do Bispo further north in the municipality, the EN306 gives standard road access. The Porto Airport cargo area to the east is accessible via the A4 and VCI, relevant for any air freight questions at the survey stage.
These are rough planning guides only. The actual price depends on your UK collection address, the Matosinhos delivery address, access at both ends, volume, packing level, move date, storage and customs requirements. The partner mover confirms the actual price after a survey.
Boxes and items up to about 15 m³. Flexible date required.
From about £900
to about £2,000
Transit 10 to 21 days.
8 to 15 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £1,100
to about £2,200
3 days dedicated.
20 to 35 cubic metres. Dedicated vehicle.
From about £2,500
to about £4,500
3 days dedicated.
35 to 55 cubic metres. Full lorry.
From about £3,800+
Priced after a survey.
Since Brexit, all goods moving from the UK to Matosinhos need Portuguese customs documentation. Portugal is an EU member state. UK household goods entering Portugal are treated as imports since January 2021. The customs authority is Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT).
The partner removal company provides commercial documentation and inventory paperwork. They cannot provide legal or tax advice. Check official sources and confirm your eligibility before goods move.
Removal companies and moving companies cover the UK to Matosinhos route via the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries. London to Matosinhos is about 1,440 miles. A dedicated vehicle takes about 3 days. Part load removals take 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Matosinhos enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. Matosinhos has excellent VCI and A28 access and no historic centre relay requirements.
House removals to Matosinhos cost from about £900 for a part load to about £4,500 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. A studio or one-bedroom home costs from about £1,100 to £2,200. A 3 to 4-bedroom home costs from about £3,800. All are planning guides only. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after checking your Matosinhos delivery address, access, volume and move date.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies covering Matosinhos operate on the Porto metropolitan consolidated run. Matosinhos, Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and Maia are all served on the same weekly departures. Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander then the A3 south to Porto and VCI west to Matosinhos is the preferred route for western UK collections.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to Matosinhos require Portuguese customs clearance under the bagagem de mudança process. Most people moving primary residence to Portugal qualify for full exemption from import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT if goods have been owned and used for at least six months. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Apply via portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before goods leave the UK.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies covering Portugal. To earn accreditation, a removal company must pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality and operational criteria. The audit repeats every three years. It covers insurance levels, staff training, vehicle maintenance, claims handling and customer service procedures.
For house removals, overseas removals and international moving to Matosinhos, FIDI accreditation means the removal company has documented customs procedures for Portuguese deliveries, verified insurance cover, and a formal complaints process. International Removals Companies connects enquiries with one FIDI-certified removal company free. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, has operated the service since November 2010.
BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations are also recognised for international moving companies and overseas removal companies on the UK to Portugal route.
The more detail you give the partner mover upfront, the more accurate the quote. Here is what to gather before you submit your enquiry.
These pages may help if your move involves nearby areas or if you are comparing removal routes in Norte Region.
Send the UK collection postcode, full Matosinhos delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote, the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries crossing plan and the Portuguese customs documentation required.
Get a Matosinhos Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Matosinhos removal enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover, customs paperwork and accreditation details must be confirmed by the removal company before booking.