Tide gauge of Foz do Douro

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Tide gauge of Foz do Douro at a glance

Tide gauge of Foz do Douro is a historical landmark in Porto, at R. do Passeio Alegre 494, Porto, Portugal. Reaching it from the centre means travelling 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west; public transport or a car is easier. Visitors give it a very good 4.6 out of 5 across 144 reviews.

At Tide gauge of Foz do Douro.

Why go, and how to fit it in

The tide gauge, the lighthouse, the view and the sunset are what visitors talk about most. The 19th century, ocean views, a historical relic and sea level also come up. This is an outdoor monument, so you go to see the gauge, the lighthouse and the coast. The setting makes it a calm place to pause.

People who like coastal landmarks or a sunset vantage point will get the most from it. Come in the late afternoon and stay for sunset, when the ocean views are the draw. The tide gauge gives the place its name, so look for it first. Give it time to stand and look.

Afterward, the Monumento a Raul Brandão (460 m), Chafariz by Nicolau Nasoni (552 m) and O Sonho da Humanidade (658 m) are all nearby. The nearest green space, Jardim do Passeio Alegre, is 387 m away, with Jardim de Sobreiras 398 m away.

What to expect at Tide gauge of Foz do Douro

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Inside the rating

144 reviews average 4.6 out of 5: 69 percent give five stars and 0 percent one or two. With fewer reviews, each new one still moves the average noticeably.

Nearby places

Start with Jardim do Passeio Alegre, 390 metres from Tide gauge of Foz do Douro, then see the table for more.