Canal de Mira Bridge – Barra Lighthouse loop from Sernada do Vouga

Canal de Mira Bridge – Barra Lighthouse loop from Sernada do Vouga

Moderate

riders

Canal de Mira Bridge – Barra Lighthouse loop from Sernada do Vouga

04:17

101km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.7 km for 128 m

After 76.9 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.5 km

Esgueira Boardwalks (Passadiços de Esgueira)

Highlight • Trail

25.7 km

Canal das Pirâmides

Lake

26.1 km

View of the Salt Pans, Rua do Sal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Salt mining in the Aveiro region dates back to a time before the Ria de Aveiro itself existed, with the first written document about Aveiro salt production dating back to before the founding of the nation.

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35.5 km

Canal de Mira Bridge

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Allows you to cross the Aveiro estuary

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37.7 km

Barra Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Farol da Barra, with its 60 meters, is the highest lighthouse in Portugal, a total of 271 steps bring you to the top.

Sightseeing:

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40.8 km

Striped Houses of Costa Nova

Highlight • Monument

The Palheiros da Costa Nova, or the colorful little houses of Costa Nova, are the old fishermen's warehouses.

In other words, these are where they stored their nets, boats, and fishing gear at the end of the day.

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42.6 km

Rest Area by Ria de Aveiro

Highlight • Rest Area

43.0 km

Canal de Mira

Lake

47.9 km

Praia da Vagueira

Highlight • Beach

Excellent paved bike trail parallel to the rua 2 straight to the beach

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76.9 km

Carcavelos Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful arched bridge over the Canal de São Roque. It provides direct access to the city from the parking lot. It was built in 1953 to replace the original …

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