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Fortress of Almeida – Almeida Castle loop from Castelo de Castelo Mendo

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Fortress of Almeida – Almeida Castle loop from Castelo de Castelo Mendo

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Fortress of Almeida – Almeida Castle loop from Castelo de Castelo Mendo

02:13

43.4km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.9 km for 316 m

After 15.3 km for 293 m

After 19.7 km for 91 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

145 m

Castelo Mendo Historic Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Castelo Mendo is a historic village with medieval roots, marked by two walls: the oldest, dating from the 12th century, surrounds the old town with its castle and the church …

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15.2 km

Old Bridge Over the Côa River

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For centuries, crossing the Côa Valley was only possible via two bridges: the São Roque Bridge and this one, the Ponte Grande, the gateway to Almeida.

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3

19.5 km

Historic Village of Almeida

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Almeida stands on the plateau like a table set for history: "Al-Mêda" was the name given to it by the Arabs. Previously, it had been a Lusitanian, Roman, and then …

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19.8 km

Fortress of Almeida

Highlight • Castle

The imposing fortress of Almeida that we enjoy today as a heritage tourist attraction was built in the 17th century. It is shaped like a 12-pointed star and is surrounded …

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19.9 km

Almeida Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Almeida Fort, originally founded as a castle in the 12th century, is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Portugal. It played an important role throughout its history, particularly during …

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43.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

18.7 km

2.49 km

293 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

1.86 km

609 m

112 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

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