Throughout the fourteenth century, the port had an expansion of settlements along the riverbank of the Douro, reflecting the growing importance of commercial and maritime activities. A new fence is constructed, commonly denominated Wall Fernandina because, although initiated with D. Afonso IV, his great promoter, was only completed in the reign of D. Fernando. Once there were supports of an older bridge. By the way, the next stop tells us about the history of the bridge. Here also began the famous port and its Riviera district.

Photo Por Manuel de Sousa - Obra do próprio, Domínio público, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1416749