Port of Leixões opened its facilities to the local community on 20 September 2026. This initiative allowed visitors to explore areas of the port that are normally closed to the public, offering a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the infrastructure and operations of this important port facility.
Throughout the day, the Porto Cruise Terminal, the South Breakwater, and various areas around the port, between Leça da Palmeira and Matosinhos, were transformed into a vast venue for experiences related to the sea, science, port operations, sports, culture, and entertainment.
Science and knowledge also played a prominent role, with a programme organised by CIIMAR, featuring the Science Exhibition, the “Blue Herbarium – Cyanotype Workshop”, the “3 Minutes, 1 Organism, 1 Story” activity, and the Scientific Photography Competition.
The exhibitions showcasing projects under the Leixões Strategic Plan 2025-2035, including those focused on carbon neutrality, such as the HYDEA Project, also gave visitors the opportunity to learn more about APDL’s activities and the initiatives shaping the future of the port.
Photo credit: APDL
