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Foz do Douro

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Overview

Out west, Foz do Douro dances to its own relaxed beat, with beach bars humming with bronzed locals, lighthouses commanding big ocean views, botanical gardens for strolling, and one of Porto's two Michelin-starred restaurants. Wander the esplanade to the backbeat of the Atlantic and kick back on the beach with an ice cream. You can easily venture out here on a day trip from central Porto by taking tram 1 from Infante to Passeio Alegre.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

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    Serralves

    Foz do Douro

    This fabulous cultural institution combines a museum, a mansion and extensive gardens. Cutting-edge exhibitions, along with a fine permanent collectionā€¦

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    Parque da Cidade

    Foz do Douro

    The hum of traffic on the Avenida da Boavista soon fades as you enter the serene, green Parque da Cidade, Portugal's largest urban park. Laced with 10kmā€¦

  • Sealife Porto

    Foz do Douro

    Some 5000 marine creatures splash in the tanks at Sealife, where kiddie highlights include a shark tunnel and a rock pool for handling crabs, starfish andā€¦

  • Forte de SĆ£o Francisco Xavier

    Foz do Douro

    Otherwise known as the Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle) because of the wedge of rock it stands upon, Forte de SĆ£o Francisco Xavier looks every inch theā€¦

  • Jardim do Passeio Alegre

    Foz do Douro

    A joy for the aimless ambler, this 19th-century garden is flanked by graceful old buildings and dotted with willowy palms, sculptures, fountains and aā€¦

  • SheChanges ā€“ Anemone

    Foz do Douro

    Arriving in Matosinhos, you canā€™t help but stop dead in your tracks as your gaze is drawn upward to this 50m-high sculpture by North American artist Janetā€¦

  • Farol de Felgueiras

    Foz do Douro

    One of Foz do Douro's most visible icons, this lighthouse stands on an esplanade, bearing the full brunt of the swells and storms of the Atlantic. Take aā€¦

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