Farolim de Felgueiras & the Swell

Farolim de Felgueiras stands at the end of Foz do Douro's breakwater in Porto, taking the full force of the Atlantic Ocean. After weeks of overcast skies, mid-December brought clear conditions and a powerful swell from the west. The waves break against the 19th-century lighthouse and the rocky pier, creating the dramatic conditions this stretch of coastline is known for. This is the meeting point between the Douro River and the Atlantic, where the ocean demonstrates its raw energy against Porto's northern shore.