Casa das Laranjas

Foz do Douro


This squat, mint-hued town house resides in the heart of Foz, just a short amble from the sea. Its bright, wood-floored, beautifully refurbished rooms sport naturalistic wall coverings and are kept immaculate; the best of the bunch have balconies. Homemade treats and fresh-pressed juice appear at breakfast.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Foz do Douro attractions

1. Jardim do Passeio Alegre

0.1 MILES

A joy for the aimless ambler, this 19th-century garden is flanked by graceful old buildings and dotted with willowy palms, sculptures, fountains and a…

2. Farol de Felgueiras

0.43 MILES

One of Foz do Douro's most visible icons, this lighthouse stands on an esplanade, bearing the full brunt of the swells and storms of the Atlantic. Take a…

3. Praia do Cabedelo do Douro

0.66 MILES

Nothing blows away the city cobwebs like a wander along this beach, fringed by the protected dunes of the Douro Estuary Nature Reserve. The stiff sea…

4. Serralves

0.85 MILES

This fabulous cultural institution combines a museum, a mansion and extensive gardens. Cutting-edge exhibitions, along with a fine permanent collection…

5. Douro Marina

1.17 MILES

Architects Barbosa & Guimarães have left their imprint on this contemporary marina complex in Afurada. With forms that mirror the shape of boat masts and…

6. Lavadouro Público

1.21 MILES

Washing machines are installed in every house, but local donas (ladies) still swear by the daily ritual of stone washtubs and good old-fashioned elbow…

7. Parque da Cidade

1.34 MILES

The hum of traffic on the Avenida da Boavista soon fades as you enter the serene, green Parque da Cidade, Portugal's largest urban park. Laced with 10km…

8. Jardim Botânico do Porto

1.46 MILES

Run by the Faculty of Sciences of Porto University, this jigsaw of botanical gardens is a cool escape on hot summer days. Dotted with lakes and…