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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Âncora-Praia

Hiking trails & Routes

Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Âncora-Praia

Easy

4.3

(3)

36

hikers

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Âncora-Praia

01:42

6.71km

20m

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: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

946 m

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Âncora River Estuary

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As long as the boards aren't covered by quicksand, you can comfortably walk along the wooden path here. The Âncora River doesn't form a delta, but rather an S-shaped estuary.

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2

3.17 km

View of Vila Praia de Âncora

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beautiful section

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3

3.22 km

Forte do Cão

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With the end of the War of Restoration (1640-1668), it was one of four fortresses built on the coast between Caminha and Viana do Castelo with the aim of strengthening …

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4

5.82 km

Mouth of the Âncora River

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5

6.14 km

Âncora Beach

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Bridge over the river and its mouth

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6

6.53 km

Praça da República

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A highlight that should not be missed on any visit to the region!

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7

6.56 km

Chapel of Our Lady of Bonança

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Building from the 19th century that was built in place of the former chapel of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades.

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B

6.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

2.34 km

660 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.37 km

1.34 km

881 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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