Porto de Leixões lies at the mouth of the Leça river, between Matosinhos to the south and Leça da Palmeira to the north, about four kilometres north of the Douro. It is an artificial harbour built behind breakwaters and serves as the main commercial port of northern Portugal. The recreational dock at the root of the north mole is run under concession by an association of sailing clubs.
Porto de Leixões
Where is Porto de Leixões located in Portugal?
Porto de Leixões is a Commercial Port of Matosinhos in Portugal.
Marina Information
Facility type: Commercial port
Operator: APDL - Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, S.A.
Opens onto: Atlantic Ocean
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