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Nearby Tourist Attractions Ave Riverbank Promenade: A riverside walkway, ideal for relaxing strolls. Monte Padrão Hillfort: Ancient ruins for those interested in history and archaeology.

Highlights and Architecture Main Church: Built between 1659 and 1679, the monastery church is an imposing example of local religious architecture. Cloisters: The monastery has serene cloisters, one of which still displays a Gothic sculpture of the Virgin and Child in one of the corners. Cloister Fountain: In the center of the cloister stands a slender granite fountain with a polylobed basin, dating from 1649. Style: Over the centuries, the monastery has been rebuilt, combining Baroque and Neoclassical elements.

Opening Hours and Visits The monastery is open for visits, but guided tours of the cloisters and other areas (besides the church) generally require prior booking by telephone with the Santo Tirso City Hall office. General Hours (Church): Daily (Monday to Sunday): 08:00–12:00 and 15:00–19:00. Accessibility: The entrance and parking are wheelchair accessible.

The Monastery of São Bento, also known as the Monastery of Santo Tirso, is located on the left bank of the Ave River, in the city of Santo Tirso, Portugal. Founded in 978, it belonged to the Benedictine Order and was one of the most powerful monasteries in Portugal. Currently, it is classified as a National Monument.

Highlights and Route Landscape: The route crosses rural areas, small population centers, agricultural fields, and forest areas, offering a calm and pleasant environment. Localities: The ecotrail passes through several localities, including Amorim, Terroso, Laundos, Rates, Balazar, Gondifelos, Louro, and Brufe. Intermodality: A great advantage is the direct connection to the Vila Nova de Famalicão train station and the Porto Metro station in Póvoa de Varzim, facilitating access to the beginning and end of the route. Interconnection: The cycle path connects to the Formiga Ecotrail, allowing the ride to be extended.

Route Characteristics Length: The route is approximately 28 to 30 kilometers in total, connecting the rural interior (Famalicão) to the Atlantic coast (Póvoa de Varzim). Difficulty: It is a flat route, without major slopes or sharp curves, making it an easy and accessible route for everyone, including families with children. Surface: The surface is a mixture of macadam and, in some sections, asphalt, suitable for walking, running and cycling. Accessibility: The ecotrail is wheelchair accessible and has approximately 12 rest areas along the route.

The Famalicão–Póvoa de Varzim cycle path is, in fact, the Famalicão branch line cycle path. This route was built using the canal of the old railway branch line that connected Vila Nova de Famalicão and Póvoa de Varzim, and which ceased train service in 1995.

Spectacular rapid in the Este River.