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Espinho Beach – Arouca Town Center loop from Espinho

Espinho Beach – Arouca Town Center loop from Espinho

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Espinho Beach – Arouca Town Center loop from Espinho

05:12

98.7km

1,710m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.5 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Espinho Fishing District (Artisanal Fishing)

Highlight • Structure

artisanal fishing

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1.86 km

Espinho Beach

Highlight • Beach

Espinho is known for its extensive fine sand beaches and the famous Espinho Casino. It also stands out for its traditional street market, one of the largest in the country. The city is an important center of cultural activities, with annual events such as FEST - Espinho International Film Festival - and surfing.

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30.9 km

Alto do Monte de Avelheira and Chapel

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of Monte de Avelheira offers a magnificent view, allowing you to admire the landscape all the way to the coast, a panorama that combines the sacred with the natural spectacle. There is also the chapel of the same name, dating back to the 1930s. It is a Marian sanctuary with a small chapel, stage, bandstand, and crosses.

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40.3 km

Ecovia do Arda

Highlight • Cycleway

The Arda Ecoway, stretching from Arouca to Rossas, is a scenic riverside trail ideal for walking, running, and cycling, combining sport with nature along the Arda River. With easy terrain, lush landscapes, and charming rural villages along the way, it offers a peaceful and authentic outdoor experience.

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48.5 km

Arouca Municipal Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Located next to Av. 25 de Abril, the Arouca Municipal Park invites you to enjoy moments of peace in the heart of the historic center. It is home to the statue of the Holy Queen Mafalda.

In the immediate vicinity are the Arouca Municipal Library, the Terreiro de Santa Mafalda and the Arouca Monastery.

It is equipped with a playground, a 5-a-side football pitch and a car park.

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48.6 km

Arouca

Highlight • Settlement

In charming Arouca you will find the Arouca Monastery, an architectural and historical landmark, and the picturesque streets and squares that exude ancient charm. The local gastronomy, in particular the conventual sweets, is an attraction in itself. The Arouca Geopark is famous for its Paiva Walkways, offering spectacular trails and views over the Paiva River, as well as trilobite fossils, highlighting an important geological and natural heritage.

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48.6 km

Arouca Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

In charming Arouca you will find the Arouca Monastery, an architectural and historical landmark, and the picturesque streets and squares that exude ancient charm. The local gastronomy, in particular the convent sweets, is an attraction in itself. The Arouca Geopark is famous for its Paiva Walkways, offering spectacular trails and views over the Paiva River, as well as trilobite fossils, highlighting an important geological and natural heritage.

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67.1 km

Fonte de Nabais

Ruins

98.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

26.7 km

7.78 km

5.31 km

237 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.5 km

6.93 km

1.01 km

191 m

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

23°C

13°C

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Espinho Beach – Arouca Town Center loop from Espinho

Espinho Fishing District (Artisanal Fishing)

Espinho Beach

Alto do Monte de Avelheira and Chapel

Ecovia do Arda

Arouca Municipal Park

Arouca

Arouca Town Center

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