Places
Direção de Faróis
Open Visits
Plus Program
Activities for Children and Families at Leça da Palmeira Lighthouse →
Maximum 15 people per visit
No reservation required; first-come, first-served
No wheelchair access
Photography allowed
Description
Inaugurated in 1927, the Boa Nova Lighthouse in Leça was made to replace the old Nossa Senhora da Luz Lighthouse (1761) in Foz do Douro. With 46 meters in height, it’s the second largest in Portugal and the first electric lighthouse installed in the northern area of the country. Near the Boa Nova Teahouse by Álvaro Siza, the lighthouse has a circular balcony that offers visitants an amazing panoramic view of the Matosinhos coast. If you haven’t gone up its 225 steps, then here is a good opportunity to do so.
Location
Avenida da Liberdade
Directions: Google Maps / Apple Maps
Public Transport
Bus: Resende - 106, 104