Porto · Foz do Douro
Foz do Douro
The seaside district where the Douro meets the Atlantic, with a garden, old forts, a promenade and small beaches. The old tram line from the centre ends here.
- 2 h 30
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Foz do Douro
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Foz sits at the west end of the city, several kilometres from Ribeira. The Passeio Alegre is a 19th century garden lined with palms, with a small chalet from 1874, and a path from it leads to Pastoras beach where the river meets the sea. A seafront promenade runs along the shore, with a pergola that serves as a viewpoint. It is the part of Porto people use for sea air and a long sunset.
What to look for
- The Passeio Alegre garden with its palms and the chalet from 1874
- Pastoras beach at the river mouth
- The seafront promenade
- The pergola viewpoint over the sea
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Visit Porto, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free.
Getting there
Tram line 1 runs along the river from Infante in Ribeira to Passeio Alegre, and buses also serve the district.
Tip
Come in the late afternoon and stay for sunset. It is windier and cooler than the centre.