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The Lady of Light ("Farol da Senhora da Luz," in Portuguese,) was the first lighthouse on the coast of Portugal, constructed in 1758. It is a two story hexagonal building, on the grounds of the Chapel of the Lady of Light. Built on a granite outcrop on the "Mount of Light," where its green lantern… Continue reading Senhora Da Luz
The Felgueiras Lighthouse is situated where the Douro River finds the Atlantic. Although no longer in operation, the mariners' beacon continues to command respect more than 200 years after its construction. Giant ocean waves are known to slam the lighthouse's jetty, making it a (careful!) must-see for photographers. The lighthouse's historic neighborhood, Foz do Douro, one… Continue reading Foz Do Douro
When I stepped outside the first cafe we'd snacked at, I took a deep breath. My nose was tingled by the salty sea. As one who grew up close to the ocean, I was compelled to go see the Atlantic from the other side. We headed to the Matosinhos Beach (known as Praia de Matosinhos… Continue reading Praia de Matosinhos
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