Roman Dolphin Mosaics – Roman Ruins of Milreu loop from Milreu Roman Villa

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Roman Dolphin Mosaics – Roman Ruins of Milreu loop from Milreu Roman Villa

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Roman Dolphin Mosaics – Roman Ruins of Milreu loop from Milreu Roman Villa

03:09

11.0km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.04 km

Cerro do Guilhim Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

At some point the tour goes through a river bed, which is hardly feasible with just crawling - you should avoid that somehow. Otherwise very nice views

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9.41 km

Roman Dolphin Mosaics

Highlight • Historical Site

In the excavation area one encounters several times impressive Roman dolphin mosaics, which are indeed well preserved, but unfortunately are completely unprotected from the weather.

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9.49 km

Roman Ruins of Milreu

Highlight • Historical Site

There is not much to see except the foundations. Interesting are the dolphin mosaics, which can still be admired in the original and the small museum.

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9.69 km

Roman Temple of Milreu

Highlight • Historical Site

The Roman temple of Milréu, originally built for a water deity, was converted into a church in the 6th century.

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10.8 km

Every 2nd Sunday of the month there is a big cattle market in Estói. Meanwhile, the proportion of fruits, vegetables and all sorts of small items has become much larger. Almost has Volksfest character!

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

3.34 km

3.31 km

863 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.19 km

2.02 km

1.78 km

527 m

417 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

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Saturday 7 November

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Comments

May 13, 2025,Van Parkeerterrein naar Viehmarkt in Estói

After about 3 km you are sent into a dry riverbed, but you cannot walk there. There is no alternative for that, which makes the trip a tough survival trip. This is not recommended.

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