The impact on the landscape as a result of human activities is gaining attention as it influences the social well-being of the people in and around those areas. Through smart approaches, port design and landscape management can contribute to a positive view of these areas. Such approached could mean incorporating architectural components into functional designs, taking advantage of existing topography and/or integrating vegetation and other natural elements in port areas. The best response consists of an integrated landscaping strategy captured in an action plan. The initial stage should be a diagnosis, with a visual impact assessment as a main component. There are guidelines describing the methodology which can be followed for infrastructure projects in general, such as the ‘Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment’ (2002) of the Landscape Institute with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, London and New York. Measures which can be included in the approach are; using specific colours for constructions to minimise visual impact, use of visual screens, screen planting, and earth mounding around facilities covered with flora.