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41.80, -8.86 · rel 18168169
41.80, -8.86 · rel 18168169
Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda)
28,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Viana do Castelo · 41.80°N ·
8.86°W
28,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× Attraction
3× ruins
1× monument
1× summit
3× viewpoint
3× Water
Casa do Pintor António Pedro
Attraction ·
on the route
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0%
Anta da Barrosa
ruins ·
110 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monumento da Resistência às Invasões Francesas
monument ·
119 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monte da Cividade
summit ·
233 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ribeiro do Pego
viewpoint ·
245 m off route
0,0 km
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Baloiços de Vila Praia de Âncora
Attraction ·
276 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cruz do Poço Negro
viewpoint ·
286 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Castro de Sa
ruins ·
301 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Miradouro da Fraga
viewpoint ·
401 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Castro da Corôa
ruins ·
426 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fontanários
Water ·
442 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Baloiço Amor
Attraction ·
482 m off route
0,0 km
0%
CM 1882
Water ·
483 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Baloiço do Amor
Attraction ·
495 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lavadouro dos Campos
Water ·
497 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda) is 28.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda) takes approximately 7h 1min to complete.
No, Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda) starts near coordinates 41.7071, -8.8443.
Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Caminho Português da Costa (Viana do Castelo - A Guarda) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.