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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Forte do Cão – Afife River Trail loop from Âncora-Praia

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Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Forte do Cão – Afife River Trail loop from Âncora-Praia

Moderate

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Forte do Cão – Afife River Trail loop from Âncora-Praia

03:56

14.7km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 23, 2026

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Litoral Norte

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Start point

Train Station

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946 m

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Âncora River Estuary

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As long as the boards aren't covered by quicksand, you can comfortably walk along the wooden path here. The Âncora River doesn't form a delta, but rather an S-shaped estuary.

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3.12 km

Forte do Cão

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With the end of the War of Restoration (1640-1668), it was one of four fortresses built on the coast between Caminha and Viana do Castelo with the aim of strengthening …

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6.33 km

Convento de São João de Cabanas

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Listed as a historical monument. Founded in 564, the monastery developed enormously in the following centuries, expanding its income and property by acquiring surrounding land. In 1382, the monastery passed …

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8.44 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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9.22 km

Chapel With a View of Vila Praia de Âncora

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A highlight that should not be missed on any visit to the region!

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13.0 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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14.6 km

Chapel of Our Lady of Bonança

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Building from the 19th century that was built in place of the former chapel of Nossa Senhora das Necessidades.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

5.17 km

1.57 km

1.54 km

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

5.61 km

1.55 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

26°C

16°C

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Forte do Cão – Afife River Trail loop from Âncora-Praia

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Âncora River Estuary

Forte do Cão

Esposende Forest Trail

Convento de São João de Cabanas

Afife River Trail

Chapel With a View of Vila Praia de Âncora

Ponte da Torre

Chapel of Our Lady of Bonança

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