[Lu遊] 波爾圖 河與海的交界-Foz do Porto

Foz do Porto           

Foz，在葡萄牙文極為"河與海"的交界；著名的多羅河滋潤了美麗的波爾圖，其後流入廣闊的大西洋。

以Foz為中心，往不同的方向可分別前往Porto的有名鄰居: Matosinhos以及景點集中的歷史城區
波爾圖著名的兩條大道-Av. da Boavista以及 Av. do Brasil便是通往Foz的便道。

這個區域被視為高級住宅區，到處可見名車與漂亮的豪宅，由於沒有地鐵站經過，這裡的公共運輸相較於市中心並不是很方便，但仍然有公車經過。我首推搭乘LINE 500，因為它是沿著多羅河岸行駛，最近更採用雙層巴士，因此一路上可享受美麗的河岸風光，而一路開到Matosinhos的同時，你也會再更進一步地瀏覽到海岸美景，夏日會有很多人在沙灘上曬太陽喔!

 

此外，若想藉由地鐵轉運至此，可搭到Casa da Musica 再轉乘 LINE 203以及LINE 204，只是都會繞蠻遠的，但也可當作城市觀光，看看當地的高級住宅區。LINE 203還會經過著名的現代藝術美術館- Museu de Serralves (之後會有專文報導!)，相當推薦到這裡看看，裡頭還有一個美麗且偌大的公園，逛完美術館後，不妨放慢腳步，在那逗留一下! 

如果你的雙腳有力或是walking-lover，你也可以從市中心一路晃呀晃地走到這裡來，沿途的景色與悠閒的氣氛不會讓你失望的!!若天氣好，也會發現很多人沿著岸邊慢跑，遛狗，遊憩，一探波爾圖當地人的生活風貌!

                                                              沿著河岸走，有賞鳥區，雖說很多時候其實只有海鷗；圖右則為通往Gaia (Porto對岸)的Ponte da Arabida

 

走呀走便不知不覺地來到市中心，圖中為偶然遇見的Urban Market

抵達海岸邊的Av. do Brasil就是一大片沙灘，若無法適應西方人的日光浴或這裡的海水溫度無法讓你親近，一路上許許多多的Cafe和餐廳也不會令你失望，點杯清涼的生啤酒配上花生 /洋芋片，或是冰涼酸甜的Sangeria(水果葡萄酒)，抑或只是想要來杯迷你可愛的Espresso，這裡絕對是疲憊旅人休息再出發且體驗歐洲愜意度假的最佳去處。

                                 
                                這裡也是欣賞夕陽很棒的地方；若餓了，渴了，隨處可見的Cafe是很理想的停歇處!

交通資訊:
1. 可自市中心搭LINE 500
2. 到Metro- Casa da Musica轉搭 LINE 203或 LINE 204

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Foz, it means the border between the ocean and river in Portuguese. Well-known Douro river nourishes the beautiful Porto, and then flows into Atlantic Ocean.

This region is recognized as gathering of mansions, and you can see many luxury cars or villas. Due to the lack of metro station, public transportation is more inconvenient compared with downtown. Nevertheless, you can still visit here by buses. I recommend taking LINE 500 since it has double-layer type and runs along the riverside. You can just get on the second floor to enjoy the fantastic view. Gradually, you will be also approaching to the seaside, and arrive in neighborhood city- Matosinhos. There are beaches here though the temperature of sea is usually not so pleasant as southern Portugal. But you can also do sunbath near several cafes or restaurants here.

Additionally, you can also come here by Metro + Bus. Get off at Casa da Musica and transfer the bus LINE 203 or LINE 204, and the former one even passes through the renowned modern art museum- Museu de Serralves (I will write an article to introduce it specifically). The disadvantage of these two lines of bus is that they would go around the whole city and it may take some time. However, why not considering it is a chance to do a city tour of residence area :P

If you don’t mind or even have the addiction in walking, along the riverside is an ideal way to soak yourself into the leisure life locals have in Porto. You may see a lot of people jogging, walking the dog, riding the bicycle, or just sitting on the bench to chat if the weather permits. How contented they are, aren’t they J

Av. do Brasil near the sea is a main avenue linking Matosinhos and riverside. There are several cafes and restaurants next to the beach and sea-view. Find an afternoon, order an icy draft beer of SuperBock with peanuts/chips or cold Sangeria, and take a break. You will be supplied by enough energy again and continue your fantastic journey.

Information

1. From downtown, you can take LINE 500
2. Metro- Casa da Musica and then transfer LINE 203 or LINE 204