Douro Marina is located in Leca da Palmeira, in Porto District, on the South Western coast of Portugal. The marina unites tourism, nature, leisure and certain services and create a new concept, that will become very popular among tourists.
Douro Marina represents a new concept of Marina that uni
Douro Marina is located in Leca da Palmeira, in Porto District, on the South Western coast of Portugal. The marina unites tourism, nature, leisure and certain services and create a new concept, that will become very popular among tourists.
Douro Marina represents a new concept of Marina that unites sport, leisure, tourism and nature at an innovative set of services and activities, not only for travelers of shipping on the Atlantic transit but also for locals and visitors alike. With a wider target audience, the shopping area is surrounded by an area of public fruition, articulated with the bike path that follows the coastal perimeter of the river and sea of Vila Nova de Gaia, and is supported by a parking for cars.
Among the innovations are also spaces for events and training, reflecting the intention to enter into the circuit of major projects and the desire to host the most important events.
The new venture leverages all the qualities of the Northern Region of Portugal and offers a selection of services that make of Douro a Marina an obligatory stop.
It also the home of Douro Marina Sailing Academy, one of the best sailing schools in Portugal. Leca da Palmeira has only one hotel, Hotel Leca Da Palmeira; it is lovely, warm and will definitely assure a comfortable stay. But if you need a more traditional accomodation, here are some of the best B&Bs in the area: Tryp Porto Expo, Residencial Senhor de Matosinhos and Estalagem Via Norte. If shopping is your guilty pleasure, welcome to heaven! Choose your victims from a variety of shops: jewelry, shoes, clothes, books and home deco items. Excited about trying the local food and the national dishes? Pick up your phone and make a reservation at one of these places: Restaurante Casa de Cha da Boa Nova, Restaurante Antonio, Casarao do Castelo or Jacome.
