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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Âncora-Praia

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Viana do Castelo

Vila Praia De Âncora

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Âncora-Praia

Moderate

18

runners

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Âncora-Praia

00:42

6.60km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.34 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Litoral Norte

Highlight • Trail

running on the wooden boards

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2

3.26 km

Forte do Cão

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

6.26 km

Âncora Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bridge over the river and its mouth

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6.60 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

1.08 km

274 m

226 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

1.24 km

719 m

128 m

< 100 m

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