Foz do Douro

Affluent Foz do Douro is a seafront area known for its sandy beaches, like Praia da Luz and Praia do Homem do Leme, and eclectic restaurants serving global and Portuguese food. The covered market Mercado da Foz sells traditional Porto eats and produce, and posh clothing boutiques and art galleries dot the area. Overlooking the coast, the 17th-century Castelo do Queijo fortress has high granite walls and watchtowers.