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Viana do Castelo
Afife

Afife River Trail – Ponte da Torre loop from Afife

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Portugal
Viana do Castelo
Afife

Afife River Trail – Ponte da Torre loop from Afife

Moderate

5.0

(12)

77

hikers

Afife River Trail – Ponte da Torre loop from Afife

04:37

16.6km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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3.95 km

Parish Church of Saint James of Castelo do Neiva

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The construction of this three-aisled church in the late Manueline and Renaissance style began in the last decades of the 16th century.
The main body was completed in 1605, the tower much later (1758).

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2

4.89 km

Chapel of Saint Sebastian

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The construction of the original chapel in honour of São Sebastião was the result of a promise made by the fishermen in Paço and Carreço and was completed in 1821.
However, it was located in another part of the parish and was demolished. The current chapel, next to which stands a stone cross, was consecrated in 1917.

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3

7.54 km

Parish Church of Afife and Ribeira de Afife

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4

7.96 km

Convento de São João de Cabanas

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Listed as a historical monument. Founded in 564, the monastery developed enormously in the following centuries, expanding its income and property by acquiring surrounding land. In 1382, the monastery passed to the Benedictine Order and became a place of rest and relaxation. The actual monastery, in the Mannerist style, dates from the 16th century, while the rest of the facilities were redesigned in the 17th century. In May 1834, the religious orders in Portugal were dissolved and all their property passed to the state. Since then, the monastery has had several owners.

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8.02 km

Afife River Trail

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The Afife River rises next to the São João de Cabanas convent, which is right next to the road. It is a pleasure to walk through this small section where the vegetation and the waterfalls have created a haven of peace.

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8.04 km

Cabanas Café

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Nice resting place in the green garden directly opposite the monastery. Lots of shade and a small stream flows through. Freshly prepared food is served

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8.83 km

Ancora River Trail

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how to build a stone wall - en engineer's delight after a lifetime of modern production methods

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12.5 km

Ponte da Torre

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The "ponte da Torre" is a granite bridge built over the Âncora river in the 18th century. It connects Viana do Castelo with Caminha and serves pilgrims as well as the inhabitants of the town, who used to travel to nearby mills to grind grain.

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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.43 km

5.05 km

4.85 km

206 m

111 m

Surfaces

9.99 km

3.27 km

1.77 km

1.46 km

137 m

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