Changing the look of the seafront, the terminal will be equipped with a technologically innovative solution that uses seawater as the base of the building's air conditioning. It gives high performance in the production of cooled and heated water and will control the temperature and humidity levels of the passenger terminal. 

 

With the conclusion of this important work the forecasts point to a considerable growth of cruise tourism in Leixões, mainly turnaround cruises. This meets with the strategy developed by the Port Authority for international affirmation of Leixões as a cruise port.

 

This project, designed by the architect Luis Pedro Silva, with a total investment of 49 million euros, was financed by the ON.2 – O Novo Norte - North Portugal Regional Operational Programme 2007/2013 -  Specific Objectives Economic Development of new uses of the Sea, Priority Area II – Economic valorization of Specific Resources.