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Praia do Paçô

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Praia do Paçô

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Praia do Paçô

Recommended by 16 hikers out of 17

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Litoral Norte

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Location: Carreço, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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1. Praia do Camarido – Fornelos Salt Pans loop from Areosa

23.5km

06:01

90m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Forte de Paçô – Pias Salineiras de Fornelos loop from Afife

4.79km

01:16

50m

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

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4.9

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3. Afife River Trail – Fornelos Salt Pans loop from Afife

12.3km

03:16

120m

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

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Noname

July 30, 2025

Praia do Paçô is a well-known beach in the Viana do Castelo region of Portugal. It is characterized by its long stretches of sand and calm waters, making it ideal for swimming. The fine sandy beach stretches for approximately 700 meters along the coast. This beach is also notable for its lack of rocks and natural protection from the wind, providing a pleasant environment for beachgoers.
One of the most striking features of Praia do Paçô is the surrounding landscape. The beach is lined with dunes that form a natural barrier between the sandy coast and the green fields. It also offers stunning views of Montedor Hill and its lighthouse, which dominates the southern landscape. The beach also boasts the ruins of an 18th-century fortress, once part of the coastal defense system, lending it a historic charm. beachatlas.com/de/paco

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Location: Carreço, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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1. Praia do Camarido – Fornelos Salt Pans loop from Areosa

2. Forte de Paçô – Pias Salineiras de Fornelos loop from Afife

3. Afife River Trail – Fornelos Salt Pans loop from Afife

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