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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Ponte da Torre – Afife River Trail loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Ponte da Torre – Afife River Trail loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Hard

4.9

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Ponte da Torre – Afife River Trail loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

07:40

29.0km

280m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Litoral Norte

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Estuários dos rios Minho e Coura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Beach

1.98 km

Ecovia do Atlântico, Caminho das Camboas, Caminho Portugues

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A must have if you walk the Camino

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2.94 km

Coastal Path of Vila Praia de Âncora

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Chapel of Saint Isidore

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5.93 km

Beach View in Litoral Norte Conservation Area

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9.42 km

Forest Trails of the Northern Coast

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The fortress was built between 1649 and 1652 after the island's monastery was plundered by pirates several times.

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10.3 km

Mata do Camarido

Forest

16.3 km

V. P. Âncora Sign

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Nice photo opportunity when you are on the Camino

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16.7 km

Vila Praia de Âncora Promenade

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Incredibly beautiful in Vila Praia de Âncora. How the river flows into the sea: fantastic!

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18.8 km

Ponte da Torre

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The "ponte da Torre" is a granite bridge built over the Âncora river in the 18th century. It connects Viana do Castelo with Caminha and serves pilgrims as well as …

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23.3 km

Afife River Trail

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The Afife River rises next to the São João de Cabanas convent, which is right next to the road. It is a pleasure to walk through this small section where …

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

7.49 km

4.32 km

3.61 km

839 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.17 km

5.81 km

2.65 km

1.19 km

888 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

14°C

64 %

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Ponte da Torre – Afife River Trail loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Ecovia do Atlântico, Caminho das Camboas, Caminho Portugues

Coastal Path of Vila Praia de Âncora

Beach View in Litoral Norte Conservation Area

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V. P. Âncora Sign

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Ponte da Torre

Afife River Trail

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