Description:
There is now an attractive alternative to berthing in Leixoes, just north of the UNESCO city of Oporto, with the development of a new marina situated just inside the mouth of the River Douro (2012).
The sandbar which used to exist at the entrance to the River Douro has now been removed and two new breakwaters have been built making the entrance to the River Douro much safer, the entrance being closed much less frequently than in the past.
The new Douro Marina is on the southern banks of the river close to the historic city of Gaia, home of the port wine lodges. From here the city of Oporto can be walked to or easily accessed by the excellent metro/tram system in the city.
Yachts can navigate at least 90km inland up the River Douro - see notes below.
Position:
41° 08.58'N, 08° 40.78'W (entrance to the Douro River).
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