Maia is one of the most dynamic cities in the Porto Metropolitan Area — in Folgosa lies the Vilar de Luz Aerodrome (LPVL), home of the Aero Clube do Norte and one of the country's main general-aviation hubs. The Maia Central Park, the Maia Zoo and Forum Maia make it a popular family destination, and its strong industrial base makes it an economic engine of northern Portugal.