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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Ponte da Torre – V. P. Âncora Sign loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Ponte da Torre – V. P. Âncora Sign loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Hard

4.7

(35)

231

hikers

Ponte da Torre – V. P. Âncora Sign loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

07:37

26.8km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Litoral Norte

Zona de Proteção Especial dos Estuários dos rios Minho e Coura

Rio Minho

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.55 km

Ponte da Torre

Highlight • Bridge

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 the inhabitants of the town, who used to travel to nearby mills to grind grain.

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10.1 km

V. P. Âncora Sign

Highlight • Monument

Nice photo opportunity when you are on the Camino

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10.8 km

Beach

11.3 km

Ecovia do Atlântico, Caminho das Camboas, Caminho Portugues

Highlight • Trail

A must have if you walk the Camino

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12.2 km

Coastal Path of Vila Praia de Âncora

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Chapel of Saint Isidore

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13.1 km

Wild Coast of Vila Praia de Âncora

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Wild surf, big rocks, sand and always a surprise.

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18.3 km

Caminha Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful place that invites you to linger. If you need a little refreshment, you should try a milkshake in Jenis Diner 🥤🥰

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18.3 km

Praça Conselheiro Silva Torres and Historic Center of Caminha

Highlight • Historical Site

Caminha is a municipality that is part of the Viana do Castelo district and where both the historic center and the coast are worth a visit. The beaches bathed by the Atlantic are of fine white sand and still preserve the dunes.

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18.4 km

Caminha Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Church of Mercy dates from the sixteenth century. The clock tower, with battlements, was part of the city walls in the Middle Ages and is classified as a national monument. One of the entrances to the old city center ran through it, under a pointed arch.

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26.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

9.72 km

5.78 km

691 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.94 km

5.89 km

1.78 km

1.23 km

739 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

23°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

April 30, 2024,Wanderung

6th day of pilgrimage, from Afife to Carminha
Start in pouring rain ☔ and only after 4km finally breakfast!!

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Ponte da Torre – V. P. Âncora Sign loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Ponte da Torre

V. P. Âncora Sign

Ecovia do Atlântico, Caminho das Camboas, Caminho Portugues

Coastal Path of Vila Praia de Âncora

Wild Coast of Vila Praia de Âncora

Caminha Town Centre

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Caminha Clock Tower

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