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Valença Fortress – Fortress of Valença loop from Valença, Cristelo Covo e Arão

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Viana do Castelo

Valença Fortress – Fortress of Valença loop from Valença, Cristelo Covo e Arão

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Valença Fortress – Fortress of Valença loop from Valença, Cristelo Covo e Arão

00:42

2.56km

40m

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: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

777 m

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 …

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2

880 m

View of the Minho River border at Valença

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Portugal/Spain border river

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882 m

Valença Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

Class star-shaped fortress

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1.00 km

Ancient Wall of Valença Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

Large fortress with beautiful old town

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5

1.05 km

View of the Minho River and Tui from Valença Fortress

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Fantastic view from the fortress

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6

1.60 km

Fortress of Valença

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The imposing Valença Fortress rises atop a hill, dominating the landscape and leaving an unforgettable impression on those who arrive. More than a symbol, it is the soul of the city, preserving centuries of history within its walls.

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1.77 km

Chapel of Bom Jesus

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Originally a 1700 military chapel on a small square in the center of the old fortified town.
Located inside the Fortress of Valença, the Chapel of Bom Jesus dates from …

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1.86 km

Chapel of Saint Sebastian

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The simple chapel was the last of the four stages of the Via Sacra de Valença.

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2.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.13 km

833 m

307 m

266 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

419 m

176 m

157 m

< 100 m

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