Matosinhos Beach – Foz Pergola loop from Matosinhos

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Matosinhos Beach – Foz Pergola loop from Matosinhos

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Matosinhos Beach – Foz Pergola loop from Matosinhos

03:09

12.3km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.75 km

Matosinhos Beach

Highlight • Beach

Here is one of the surfing hotspots on the extensive beach. You can watch the surfers here almost around the clock.

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3.15 km

Tragedy of the Sea

Highlight • Monument

In July 2005, this sculpture by José João Brito was inaugurated, paying tribute to the families and victims of the sinking of four trawlers that occurred in 1947 and killed 152 fishermen.

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4.09 km

Praia de Matosinhos is the largest beach and the easiest to get to from downtown Porto. The beach has expanses of golden sand and waves for surfing, and is just a 15-minute metro ride from central Porto.

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4.68 km

Anémona (She Changes) Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Held up by three metal posts, this gigantic 42-metre diameter net moves with the wind, imitating the movement of anemones. It is a sculpture in constant change, which is why it was named She Moves. But we affectionately call it anemone.

Unfortunately, our anemone has been experiencing some difficulties. In 2007, the structure began to deteriorate rapidly due to the weather conditions. The Matosinhos City Council and Janet Echelman reached an agreement regarding the restoration of the sculpture, with the artist agreeing to pay for the replacement of the net, since it had a 5-year warranty.

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5.44 km

Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

Highlight • Castle

The fort, founded in 1661 or 1662, is located in a dominant position over the Atlantic Ocean, close to the mouth of the Douro River. It is also known as Cheese Castle because it was built on a rounded granite rock, which looks like a cheese.

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5.64 km

Praia de Matosinhos

Highlight • Beach

View of Forte de Sāo Francisco Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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6.45 km

Wooden Boardwalk to Matosinhos

Highlight • Trail

A beautiful boardwalk runs along the beach, perfect for a family outing. If the kids get tired of walking, you can always branch off to the beach.

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6.96 km

Praia do Homem do Leme

Beach

7.34 km

Foz Pergola

Highlight • Monument

Small promenade by the sea .. Pergola da Foz .. Holiday feeling !!

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8.70 km

Praia dos Ingleses

Beach

12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

1.24 km

868 m

569 m

113 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

4.66 km

1.09 km

521 m

446 m

280 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 16 October

26°C

13°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

May 3, 2026,Portugal – von Foz do Douro nach Matosinhos und zurück

A loop along the Atlantic coast starting from Foz do Douro, where the Rio Douro flows into the ocean, to Matosinhos and back.
The outward journey runs close to the Atlantic coast, predominantly along an attractive and well-maintained promenade or partly on a wooden boardwalk. Along the way, there are very tempting cafes and eateries. It takes some effort to …

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