Bridge over the Côa River – Statue of King Sancho I loop from Guarda

Bridge over the Côa River – Statue of King Sancho I loop from Guarda

Moderate

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Bridge over the Côa River – Statue of King Sancho I loop from Guarda

03:18

66.8km

850m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 66.5 km for 54 m

After 66.6 km for 72 m

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Start point

Parking

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4.22 km

Bridge over the Côa River

Highlight • Bridge

Among the secret corners of Portugal, the Côa River is a discreet treasure. It rises in Fóios and flows through valleys and hills until it joins the Douro River in …

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34.4 km

Sabugal Castle

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Built on the Côa River, Sabugal Castle preserves centuries of borders and memory. Once part of the Kingdom of León, it passed to Portugal in 1297 and became a strategic …

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63.0 km

Praça Luís de Camões (Old Square), Guarda

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Wonderful square between the cathedral and some shops and small restaurants

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66.6 km

Statue of King Sancho I

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The statue, in honor of D. Sancho I (second King of Portugal), was inaugurated on May 28, 1956. The pedestal bears the inscription: "D. Sancho I, 2nd King of Portugal …

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66.8 km

A cathedral steeped in history, with tombs within the church, views over the city, and beautiful statues. Tickets cost €1.50 to enter the cathedral and €2.50 to visit the cathedral and the viewpoint over the city.

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66.8 km

End point

Parking

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