A stroll by the sea
Foz is the smartest area of Oporto, with a multitude of ocean-front bars, cafés, clubs and restaurants.
You may begin a walk by the waterfront at Jardim do Passeio Alegre on Avenida D. Carlos I. This is an elegant garden
entered through two 19th century obelisks, and surrounded by palm trees, various sculptures, two mini-golf courses, and a bandstand
that hosts philharmonic concerts during the summer. This area retains a village-like feel, but eventually when the waterfront avenue
becomes Avenida do Brasil,
the wide open spaces, big attractive houses, beaches, and cafes give it the look of a resort. The beachfront
cafes remain open and popular during the winter, and locals come here to jog, ride a bike, skate, or socialize especially on Sunday mornings.
The café "Praia da Luz" is a favorite and also recommend for a drink at night.
Most of the beaches here are dotted with outcrops of rocks, so they are not recommended for swimming. But they're a great escape
in the city where you can lie on the sand and get your feet wet in the warmer summer months.
After the 3km (just under 2 miles) of beach, you reach Castelo do Queijo, a fortress dating from 1661. It is reached by a drawbridge,
and inside, cannon point towards the sea.
From the fortress you can walk to the enormous Parque da Cidade,
the biggest park in Oporto. It has a variety of landscapes, with
parts looking like a forest with lakes. Most locals come here to exercise and use its shady spots to picnic.
To reach Foz take bus number 1 from the center of the city (there is a stop next to
São Bento Station) or numbers 21 or 24 from the Boavista
roundabout by Casa da Musica.
Serralves Museum
