Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Chapel loop from Pedras Rubras

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Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Chapel loop from Pedras Rubras

Moderate

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Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Chapel loop from Pedras Rubras

03:09

43.0km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.3 km for 131 m

After 32.9 km for 245 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.5 km

Chapel of São Brás

Highlight • Religious Site

25.6 km

Mindelo Ornithological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Mindelo ornithological and amphibian reserve with 380ha covers the coastal part of the municipality of Vila do Conde, constituting the only preserved coastal area. It includes dune ridges and wetlands, …

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26.0 km

Sandy Trail in the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Forest after Mindelo with a lot of water when it rained in the previous days

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29.3 km

Beach

30.0 km

Mindelo Beach and Vila do Conde Coastal Boardwalks

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful beach in a preserved area, with walkways that run along the ocean.

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30.6 km

Vila Chã Beach

Highlight • Beach

Vila Chã

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31.3 km

Cycling is prohibited on many boardwalks in this area.

Highlight • Trail

Even though it was the EV1 on my map many of the boardwalks say no cycling.

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31.5 km

São Paio Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This little one is located on a hill facing the sea. It is dedicated to San Pelayo and dates from the 17th century, although the entrance façade is from 1885, in Renaissance style.

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32.4 km

Ruins

32.9 km

Labruge Bridge at the mouth of the Onda River

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge is located over the mouth of the Onda river, on Labruge beach. Normally, in addition to seagulls, there are also ducks. On clear days it is worth a visit to watch the sunset.

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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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