Close by is the Sāo Bento Train Station, regarded as one of the most beautiful train stations in the world due to the magnificent azulejos that line the station’s walls. Designed by artist Jorge Colaço in 1930, there are approximately 20,000 tiles depicting the history of Portugal such as the Battle of Valdevez in 1140.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll by the sea along the promenade or go for a swim during the warmer months. Other attractions in Foz worth checking out include the 16th century Fortress São João Baptista da Foz, a stronghold to better protect the coast and the mouth of the Douro River, the Felgueiras lighthouse, first constructed in 1886 and Forte de São Francisco Xavier, also known as Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle), due to the cheese-shaped piece of rock it stands on.