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Matosinhos Beach – Tragedy of the Sea loop from Matosinhos

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Portugal
Porto
Nevogilde

Matosinhos Beach – Tragedy of the Sea loop from Matosinhos

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4.0

(2)

114

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Matosinhos Beach – Tragedy of the Sea loop from Matosinhos

00:56

3.67km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Matosinhos Beach

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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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1.61 km

Here you can get your First stamp

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1.62 km

Get a stamp and QR code. 🙂

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1.63 km

Tragedy of the Sea

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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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1.64 km

It is almost impossible not to stop in front of this group of sculptures by José João, erected in 2005. It commemorates the unfortunate events that followed a violent storm …

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1.80 km

Senhor do Padrão Monument

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According to legend, the sculpture Bom Jesus do Matosinhos appeared in the 18th century church in May 124 AD

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1.85 km

Senhor do Padrão Garden

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Garden next to Porto de Leixoes and Matosinhos beach, where a garden area has been developed to give a dignified setting to the Senhor do Padrão monument. This 1758 dome …

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2.94 km

Anémona (She Changes) Sculpture

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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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3.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.44 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

1.84 km

871 m

770 m

142 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

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