Leixões Explained

The Port of Leixões (Portuguese: Porto de Leixões, pronounced as /pt/) is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club.

The Port of Leixões is the largest port infrastructure in the Northern Region of Portugal and one of the most important in the Country.

The Port of Leixões intends to lower its carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation through renewable energy sources, energy-saving measures, and eco-friendly activities. The European Investment Bank offered a €60 million investment loan in 2023 to modernise and expand the Port of Leixões, recognising its strategic importance and potential for future growth.^{[1] [2]}

History

The Port of Leixões was built at the end of the 19th century and successively extended and improved to the present day.

Tourism

• A Anemona - beautiful and imposing sculpture designed by the American artist Janet Echelman. Located near the main beach of Porto (Matosinhos)
• Azulejo tiles in the station at Porto^[3]
• Funicular dos Guindais - A Funicular railway in porto to the old town

References

41.183°N -8.7°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Bank, European Investment . EIB Group activities in EU cohesion regions 2023 . 2024-07-15 . European Investment Bank . 978-92-861-5761-5 . EN.
2. Web site: Davis . Anthony . 2023-09-24 . EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal . 2024-08-06 . Highways Today . en-GB.
3. Web site: 2022-07-04 . What is there to do in Leixoes, Portugal? . 2024-06-16 . Cruise Critic Community . en-US.