Lovers' Viewpoint – Castle of Melgaço loop from Sela

Lovers' Viewpoint – Castle of Melgaço loop from Sela

Moderate

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Lovers' Viewpoint – Castle of Melgaço loop from Sela

02:39

54.9km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 123 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.1 km

Lovers' Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.3 km

Castelo de Salvaterra

Highlight • Castle

15.4 km

Salvaterra de Miño Fortress

Highlight • Castle

The original fortress was built almost a thousand years ago, back in the 10th or perhaps the 11th. The original wall that surrounds the castle dates from the 12th century …

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17.5 km

Porta de Salvaterra, Monção Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

17.7 km

Start of Monção-Melgaço Granfondo

Highlight • Rest Area

Starting point of the Monçao-Melgaço Gran Fondo, which takes place in September.

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41.4 km

Adega Sabino

Highlight • Restaurant

Local wines, a small but nice outdoor seating area (call ahead +351 251 404 576) The Cabrito do Monte (serves two) that is fabulous! If you do call, you may …

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41.7 km

Melgaço Castle

Highlight • Castle

Starting point of the Monção-Melgaço Gran Fondo 2023.

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41.9 km

Castle of Melgaço

Highlight • Castle

There are good stops along the route for a coffee and Melgaço has a really cool old town featuring a tower, open to the public.
The castle is the most …

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54.9 km

End point

Train Station

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