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Forte de São João – Quincentennial Carrack loop from Póvoa de Varzim

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Forte de São João – Quincentennial Carrack loop from Póvoa de Varzim

Moderate

4.4

(9)

60

riders

Forte de São João – Quincentennial Carrack loop from Póvoa de Varzim

02:13

34.1km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Paisagem Protegida Regional do Litoral de Vila do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.21 km

Forte de São João

Highlight • Historical Site

old fort for defense of the sea coast

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2

8.04 km

View of the Ave River and Paço de Lanheses

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

9.17 km

Monument to the Fisherman of Vila do Conde

Highlight • Monument

4

12.6 km

Mindelo Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Mindelo ornithological and amphibian reserve, beautiful to see and explore

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5

20.4 km

Sandy Trail in the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve

Highlight • Trail

Forest after Mindelo with a lot of water when it rained in the previous days

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6

20.8 km

Mindelo Ornithological Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Mindelo ornithological and amphibian reserve with 380ha covers the coastal part of the municipality of Vila do Conde, constituting the only preserved coastal area. It includes dune ridges and wetlands, …

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7

26.6 km

Quincentennial Carrack

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful ship anchored directly on the Caminho.

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8

31.2 km

Monument to the Fish Sellers of Póvoa de Varzim

Highlight • Monument

Monument to lonely fishermen and the hard life of the sea

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B

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

10.5 km

6.61 km

5.54 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

8.97 km

5.57 km

3.80 km

746 m

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Thursday 9 July

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