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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Âncora Beach – View over the mouth of the Minho River loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Âncora Beach – View over the mouth of the Minho River loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Hard

runners

Âncora Beach – View over the mouth of the Minho River loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

02:04

19.9km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Litoral Norte

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Estuários dos rios Minho e Coura

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Âncora Beach

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Bridge over the river and its mouth

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2.26 km

Beach

4.30 km

Ecovia Coastal Path with Mountain View

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6.48 km

Trail in the Mata do Camarido

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Somewhat soft trail under a cool coastal pine forest

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8.22 km

View over the mouth of the Minho River

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Here you have a beautiful view over the River Minho. Small boats offer the possibility to cross the river and disembark in Galicia. Minho is, in fact, a natural border between Spain and Portugal.

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10.9 km

Cássia Ferry (Minho River Crossing)

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The ferry drives at high tide and when it is not broken. In this case, local help, for example, Fischer Mario +351 963 416 259
Or Fischer Emidio Sebastiao Nunes …

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14.4 km

Mata do Camarido

Forest

19.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.90 km

2.56 km

1.50 km

126 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

3.15 km

3.03 km

2.85 km

2.63 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 11 July

21°C

17°C

19 %

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Âncora Beach – View over the mouth of the Minho River loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Âncora Beach

Ecovia Coastal Path with Mountain View

Trail in the Mata do Camarido

View over the mouth of the Minho River

Cássia Ferry (Minho River Crossing)

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