Construction began under the abbess Donna Maria de Menezes, who acquired the land around the spring to build the aqueduct. When the abbess D. Catarina Lima noticed the incorrect calculation of the slope, work was stopped again in 1636. It was not until 1705 that construction resumed under the abbess D. Bárbara Micaela de Ataíde and was finally completed in 1714. The aqueduct originally consisted of 999 arches, which are no longer completely preserved today. With the decree of June 16, 1910, the building was classified as a Monumento Nacional .

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Andreas

February 20, 2024

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An impressive building. It's amazing what the ancients were able to do.

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Paul

March 20, 2022

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Super preserved aqueduct to walk along.

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1. 16th-century carrack – Hotel de Santa Clara loop from Póvoa de Varzim

13.6km

03:29

60m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Hotel de Santa Clara – 16th-century carrack loop from Areia

12.6km

03:16

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Aqueduto de Santa Clara loop from Caxinas

3.15km

00:49

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. 16th-century carrack – Hotel de Santa Clara loop from Póvoa de Varzim

2. Hotel de Santa Clara – 16th-century carrack loop from Areia

3. Aqueduto de Santa Clara loop from Caxinas

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