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Viana do Castelo

Mouth of the Âncora River – Âncora Beach loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

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Viana do Castelo

Mouth of the Âncora River – Âncora Beach loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

Easy

13

hikers

Mouth of the Âncora River – Âncora Beach loop from Vila Praia de Âncora

00:47

3.10km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

633 m

Wooden Boardwalk Along the Âncora River Estuary

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As long as the boards aren't covered by quicksand, you can comfortably walk along the wooden path here. The Âncora River doesn't form a delta, but rather an S-shaped estuary.

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2

1.06 km

Mouth of the Âncora River

Highlight • River

3

1.39 km

Âncora Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bridge over the river and its mouth

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4

1.56 km

Vila Praia de Âncora Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Incredibly beautiful in Vila Praia de Âncora. How the river flows into the sea: fantastic!

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5

1.56 km

Surfer sculpture in Vila Praia de Âncora

Highlight • Monument

B

3.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

219 m

114 m

Surfaces

1.25 km

1.04 km

644 m

< 100 m

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