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Foz do Douro


In a bright, modern building above the Rio Douro, this hostel offers handsome doubles with balconies and sweeping river views, well-maintained four-person dorms, and apartments. There’s a restaurant and a supermarket nearby, but no kitchen. The hitch: it’s 4km from central Porto. Take bus 207 from Campanhã station or bus 500 from Aliados.


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Nearby Foz do Douro attractions

1. Jardim do Passeio Alegre

0.59 MILES

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

2. Douro Marina

0.66 MILES

Architects Barbosa & Guimarães have left their imprint on this contemporary marina complex in Afurada. With forms that mirror the shape of boat masts and…

3. Praia do Cabedelo do Douro

0.68 MILES

Nothing blows away the city cobwebs like a wander along this beach, fringed by the protected dunes of the Douro Estuary Nature Reserve. The stiff sea…

4. Lavadouro Público

0.7 MILES

Washing machines are installed in every house, but local donas (ladies) still swear by the daily ritual of stone washtubs and good old-fashioned elbow…

5. Serralves

0.76 MILES

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

6. Farol de Felgueiras

0.93 MILES

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 a…

7. Jardim Botânico do Porto

0.98 MILES

Run by the Faculty of Sciences of Porto University, this jigsaw of botanical gardens is a cool escape on hot summer days. Dotted with lakes and…

8. Ponte da Arrábida

0.99 MILES

Arcing 270m in a single swoop over the Douro River and linking Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, this mighty bridge is visible from afar. Designed by prominent…