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Quincentennial Carrack – Hotel de Santa Clara loop from Póvoa de Varzim

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Póvoa De Varzim

Quincentennial Carrack – Hotel de Santa Clara loop from Póvoa de Varzim

Hard

4.6

(7)

27

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Quincentennial Carrack – Hotel de Santa Clara loop from Póvoa de Varzim

03:24

13.2km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 612 m for 5 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.67 km

Fort of São João Baptista and Vila do Conde Beach

Highlight • Beach

The small town is located 32 kilometers north of Porto at the mouth of the Ave River and, in addition to a seemingly endless beach, also has numerous other highlights …

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2

5.57 km

Behind the fortress wall lies a sheltered bay, hence the name Praia do Forno.

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3

7.35 km

Quincentennial Carrack

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful ship anchored directly on the Caminho.

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4

7.48 km

16th-century carrack

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The Portuguese ship of the 16th century was a round ship, with a high deck, with a length to maximum beam ratio of 3:1, three or four decks, stern and …

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5

7.97 km

The three-aisled Gothic church was built on the orders of King Manuel I of Portugal, who visited Vila do Conde on his pilgrimage to Santiago in 1502. In addition to …

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6

8.71 km

Hotel de Santa Clara

Highlight • Historical Site

Today a 5-star hotel, it used to be an orphanage and also a home for difficult children. The windows in this part are still barred.

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7

8.98 km

Igreja de São Francisco de Barcelos

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We were lucky and the church was open because palm leaves were being brought in for Palm Sunday tomorrow. The old sacristan was really nice and wrote something in our …

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8

9.11 km

Convent of Santa Clara of Vila do Conde

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The former monastery is currently being converted into a 5 star hotel. The Aqueduto de Santa Clara ends there - an impressive structure. It's hard to imagine how they were able to build this hundreds of years ago.

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.21 km

4.68 km

450 m

429 m

401 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.17 km

3.40 km

2.22 km

444 m

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