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Memorial Obelisk – Matosinhos Beach loop from Arroteia

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Memorial Obelisk – Matosinhos Beach loop from Arroteia

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3.0

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Memorial Obelisk – Matosinhos Beach loop from Arroteia

02:45

42.8km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.1 km for 51 m

After 21.2 km for 76 m

After 21.7 km for 226 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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18.2 km

Beach

Beach

2

21.8 km

Labruge Bridge at the mouth of the Onda River

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge is located over the mouth of the Onda river, on Labruge beach. Normally, in addition to seagulls, there are also ducks. On clear days it is worth a visit to watch the sunset.

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3

26.4 km

Praia da Memória Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

At night, a peaceful place to contemplate the past

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4

27.0 km

Memorial Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

Completed in 1864, the obelisk stands on the spot where, on July 8, 1832, King Pedro IV landed with an army of 7,500 men, nicknamed "Los Bravos de la Memoria", …

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5

32.2 km

Promenade and lighthouse at Praia de Leça

Highlight • Beach

South end of the well-built wide promenade running for miles along the beaches north of Porto. A small light house marks the middle of this beach

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6

33.5 km

Leça River 🌉 bridge & harbor ⚓

Highlight • Bridge

Modern draw bridge across the Río Leça that can be opened for ships passing into the port.

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7

34.9 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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8

35.3 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

35.8 km

Anemone by Janet Echelman

Highlight • Monument

sculpture by Janet Echelman

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B

42.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

12.0 km

9.24 km

3.13 km

3.02 km

831 m

545 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

4.03 km

3.51 km

2.24 km

1.64 km

1.56 km

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