This is a panorama of Leixões from the SS Black Watch’s bow:-

On the edge of the beach near the harbour entrance lies this monument “Tragédia do Mar” or “Tragedy of the Sea” a sculpture commemorating the Shipwreck of 1947, where 152 sailors lost their lives:-

Much further along the promenade, too far away for us to walk to as we were pushed for time getting back to the ship, was this sculpture, “She Changes” by artist Janet Echelman.

I found this better photo by António M.L. Cabral on the internet:-

I had only heard of Leixões before through the football team bearing that name, actually part of a wider sporting club. Leixões is however the port for Porto.

Like Avilés, Leixões has an architecturally interesting building by the dockside.

This photo from distance was actually taken when we were leaving port:-

There was a metal sort of walkway or loading way leading out from the building:-

See in this photo how the loading way’s roof bends over to become its wall:-

That curve can be seen here and the building as a whole:-

Views from dockside:-

Part of the structure is supported by these leaning pillars:-

I believe the building may house art exhibits at times. There was none when we were there though. Interior:-

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From Matosinhos beach:-