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Roman Bridge of Pontenova – Roman Bridge of Orbenlle loop from O Porriño

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Roman Bridge of Pontenova – Roman Bridge of Orbenlle loop from O Porriño

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Roman Bridge of Pontenova – Roman Bridge of Orbenlle loop from O Porriño

03:59

58.1km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 109 m

After 21.5 km for 78 m

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17.5 km

Tui–Valença International Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Old International bridge / border, between Portugal and Spain, for cars and train

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17.6 km

Spain–Portugal border 🇵🇹/🇪🇸 Tui–Valença Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old Minho river bridge is one of the few places in Europe where I still managed to take a photo next to the old country signs. Most EU internal border crossings these days are not easily noticed ...

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18.0 km

Portugal Border Crossing at Valença

Highlight • Monument

The Tui International Bridge is a landmark on the border between Portugal and Spain, connecting the Galician city of Tui to Valença, Portugal, across the Minho River. This historic metal truss bridge serves as a crossing for cars, trains, and pedestrians. It is also part of the Camino de Santiago route, offering views of the river and both cities.

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21.1 km

Church of Saint Stephen ⛪ & Roman Milestone, Valença

Highlight • Religious Site

Neoclassical church with longitudinal plan, with 3 naves. The Colegiada de Santo Estêvão de Valença was headquartered here, as well as the Bishopric of Ceuta. From those times it is possible to appreciate the bispal chair, in Gothic-Mudejar style, as well as the armchairs and paintings from the life of Stº Estevão. The temple still preserves the only existing picture in Portugal of the Virgin breastfeeding the boy who escaped the Inquisition.
The Roman Milestone marks the 42 miles distance from Braga to Tui and was built by Emperor Cláudio in the 1st century AD. Throughout the ages it also served as a pillory. Roman route XIX enters Valença via Fontoura, crosses Cerdal on the Pedreira bridge and reached the vein of Valença where it crossed to Tui. A route for military, commercial and pacification purposes.

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21.2 km

Church of Saint Mary of the Angels, Valença

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is located in the fortress or old town of Valenca on the Caminho Português da Costa, the Portuguese Way of St. James. From the outside, the building is kept relatively simple in the Rococo style or late Baroque, but the interior is very beautiful with the side altars and the cupola in the apse.

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21.4 km

Viewpoint and North Gate of the Valença Fortress

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing views of the river and town. The northern gate exit is a beautiful old gate and walkway cut from big ancient boulders; it leads down to the river with wide stairs, but it's possible to walk the bike down, and well worth it.

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25.1 km

Roman Bridge of Pontenova

Highlight • Bridge

Its origin is traditionally attributed to Roman times, linked to the Via XIX, Most of the modern structure are from medieval and modern times. Its Roman origin cannot be ruled out even if it was reformed in later times as several cariological sites were found in the area with military pieces and other Roman artifacts.

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