Almeida Castle – Fortress of Almeida loop from Vilar Formoso

Almeida Castle – Fortress of Almeida loop from Vilar Formoso

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Almeida Castle – Fortress of Almeida loop from Vilar Formoso

02:37

51.5km

700m

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 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.9 km for 160 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.06 km

Vilar Formoso

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Together with Fuentes de Oñoro they form a border population center known as La Raya. This denomination is the colloquial way of calling the more than 1,200 kilometers of border …

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7.69 km

Sepulturas antropomórficas

Archaeological Site

15.7 km

Castelo Mendo Historic Village

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Castelo Mendo is a historic village with medieval roots, marked by two walls: the oldest, dating from the 12th century, surrounds the old town with its castle and the church …

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30.9 km

Old Bridge Over the Côa River

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For centuries, crossing the Côa Valley was only possible via two bridges: the São Roque Bridge and this one, the Ponte Grande, the gateway to Almeida.

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35.1 km

Historic Village of Almeida

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Almeida stands on the plateau like a table set for history: "Al-Mêda" was the name given to it by the Arabs. Previously, it had been a Lusitanian, Roman, and then …

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35.4 km

The Almeida Fort, originally founded as a castle in the 12th century, is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Portugal. It played an important role throughout its history, particularly during …

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35.5 km

Fortress of Almeida

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The imposing fortress of Almeida that we enjoy today as a heritage tourist attraction was built in the 17th century. It is shaped like a 12-pointed star and is surrounded …

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51.5 km

End point

Train Station

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