View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

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Viana do Castelo

Darque

View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

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View of Viana do Castelo – Sanctuary of Santa Luzia loop from Viana do Castelo

01:21

19.1km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.00 km for 179 m

After 8.72 km for 119 m

After 15.2 km for 152 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.00 km

View of the Lima River Estuary

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Excellent place for canoeing

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2.69 km

Eiffel Bridge (Ponte Eiffel)

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This ingenious bridge with road, pedestrian walkway and railway line was designed by Gustave Eiffel to connect Viana do Castelo with Darque. Along its more than 500 meters in length, …

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2.76 km

Eiffel Bridge 🌉 Rio Lima, Viana do Castelo

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An interesting early iron architecture built ten years before the Eiffel Tower by the Eiffel office. Driving was not really a problem for us. The cars have to wait a …

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6.51 km

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus)

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In the Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 11, 2026), the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, preached, referring to the words of the Doctor …

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8.78 km

Sanctuary of Santa Luzia

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The landmark of Viana do Castelo is in the area of the Areosa district, the largest district outside the core city. From here you can enjoy a great view of …

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12.0 km

View of Viana do Castelo from Santa Luzia Sanctuary

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15.9 km

Fábrica do Chocolate Hotel, Café and Museum

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Behind the facade of a former Schockoladefabrik is a modern house. There is a hotel with a café and a museum about the history of the chocolate bar. There are various drinking chocolate specialties and good pastries. A thrilling visit!

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19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

2.43 km

1.05 km

655 m

453 m

263 m

185 m

Surfaces

9.84 km

7.86 km

928 m

446 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

15°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 29, 2022,Viana Do Castelo mit Santa Lucia

VdC is a beautiful town. Just let yourself drift through the streets. Be sure to visit Santa Lucia and eat delicious 😋 Pasteis de Nateas. Then off to the endless beach to sunbathe or surf!

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