Felgueiras Lighthouse – Foz Pergola loop from Matosinhos Sul

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Felgueiras Lighthouse – Foz Pergola loop from Matosinhos Sul

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Felgueiras Lighthouse – Foz Pergola loop from Matosinhos Sul

02:30

9.71km

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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704 m

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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1.20 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 …

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3.97 km

Praia dos Ingleses

Beach

4.47 km

Historic Tram Line 1 (Infante – Foz do Douro)

Highlight • Structure

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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4.51 km

Felgueiras Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Located at a very interesting point in the city: the mouth of the Douro River, this old lighthouse (built in 1886) has a typical and traditional lighthouse design, but what …

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6.09 km

Foz Pergola

Highlight • Monument

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

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6.46 km

Praia do Homem do Leme

Beach

6.98 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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7.78 km

Praia de Matosinhos

Highlight • Beach

View of Forte de Sāo Francisco Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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7.99 km

Fort of Saint Francis Xavier (Cheese Castle)

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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 …

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9.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

1.51 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

4.52 km

2.86 km

1.27 km

510 m

309 m

239 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

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Comments

May 3, 2022,Tour

From Porto take the old Electrico to Foz. From there along the beach. Most beautiful beach bar Praia dos Ingleses at the north end of Foz. Enjoy the sunset with drinks. Up to Matosinhos. Then back to Porto with the double-decker bus 500, best to find a seat at the top right.

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