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For those of us who are older, it reminds us of what it was like to cross from one country to another, when you might randomly have to open the trunk of your car so that both police forces could check what you were carrying, so that younger people could get their documents, and above all so that everyone can see how beautiful and enriching it is to be able to live in peace between neighboring countries.

Because it allows you to travel along the coast avoiding the main road, and is also a stop on the Portuguese Coastal Way.

Valença Fortress, also known as Praça-forte de Valença do Minho, is an imposing jewel of Portuguese military architecture with over eight centuries of history. Its origins date back to the 13th century, when King Sancho I and later Afonso III fortified it to protect the border with Galicia. During the Restoration War (17th–18th centuries), it was transformed into a Vauban-style fortress under the engineer Miguel de l’École and the architect Manuel Pinto de Vilalobos, being completed in 1713. The fortress withstood attacks during the Restoration, was captured and recaptured several times, and was also defended during the Napoleonic Wars and the Liberal Wars.

The "Memorial das Pedras Pintadas" (Painted Stones Memorial) as a specific location or monument with that name is not an emblematic or officially recognized point on the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). Its mention may refer to a personal initiative of a pilgrim or an interpretation of existing tradition.

The separate path for pedestrians and cyclists along the seafront that connects several towns, including Aguçadoura, is the North Coast Ecovia (or part of it), which extends through different municipalities in Northern Portugal.

Cool bridge separating Spain & Portugal!

A fantastic place

The Tui International Bridge is a landmark on the border between Portugal and Spain, connecting the Galician city of Tui to Valença, Portugal, across the Minho River. This historic metal truss bridge serves as a crossing for cars, trains, and pedestrians. It is also part of the Camino de Santiago route, offering views of the river and both cities.