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Foz Pergola – Matosinhos Beach loop from Matosinhos Sul

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Portugal

Porto

Matosinhos

Foz Pergola – Matosinhos Beach loop from Matosinhos Sul

Moderate

4.9

(29)

406

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Foz Pergola – Matosinhos Beach loop from Matosinhos Sul

02:27

9.58km

40m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

Praia de Matosinhos

Highlight • Beach

View of Forte de Sāo Francisco Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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1.99 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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2.07 km

Equestrian Statue of Dom João VI

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The Equestrian Statue of Dom João VI in Nevogilde, Oporto is an impressive monument that pays homage to this Portuguese monarch. I hope you enjoy exploring this magnificent statue in Nevogilde! 😊

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2.78 km

Wooden Boardwalk to Matosinhos

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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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3.29 km

Praia do Homem do Leme

Beach

3.67 km

Foz Pergola

Highlight • Monument

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

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5.05 km

Historic Tram Line 1 (Infante – Foz do Douro)

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A ride on Line 1 from Infante to the sea and a walk along the estuary of the Douro River into the Atlantic is a must when in Porto. The return tram ticket costs €8.

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5.56 km

Praia dos Ingleses

Beach

8.38 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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8.88 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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9.58 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

977 m

895 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.96 km

751 m

501 m

469 m

193 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

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Foz Pergola – Matosinhos Beach loop from Matosinhos Sul

Praia de Matosinhos

Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

Equestrian Statue of Dom João VI

Wooden Boardwalk to Matosinhos

Foz Pergola

Historic Tram Line 1 (Infante – Foz do Douro)

Anémona (She Changes) Sculpture

Matosinhos Beach

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