Foz do Douro
A district where the Douro River flows into the Atlantic. Its lighthouse, seaside promenade and seafood restaurants make it ideal for watching the sunset.
Foz do Douro sits at the mouth of the Douro River on the western edge of Porto and is a wealthy local seaside residential area. A long promenade runs from the river mouth to the sea. The Felgueiras Lighthouse stands at the end of the breakwater and is spectacular when winter waves crash against it. The São João Baptista Fort and its small chapel dot the area. Along the coast, a series of small beaches and rocky outcrops line the shore, and locals love watching the Atlantic sunset from seaside cafés in the evening. Take Tram 1, the vintage tram, along the Douro riverbank to the terminus at Passeio Alegre. The trip takes about 25 minutes and offers fine views along the way. Bus 500 also serves the area.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Serralves Foundation
- Casa da Música
- Crystal Palace Gardens
- Soares dos Reis National Museum
- Matosinhos
- Igreja do Carmo & Igreja dos Carmelitas
- Church of São Francisco
- Livraria Lello