Tagus Estuary – Palha Blanco Bullring loop from Póvoa

Tagus Estuary – Palha Blanco Bullring loop from Póvoa

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Tagus Estuary – Palha Blanco Bullring loop from Póvoa

02:12

50.9km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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714 m

Tagus Estuary

Highlight • River

The Tagus Estuary Nature Reserve (RNET) is located in an area of high natural richness and diversity. Covering approximately 14,415 hectares, it is integrated into the largest wetland area in …

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13.9 km

Monument to the Bullfighter of Vila Franca de Xira

Highlight • Monument

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City is definitely worth a detour or a day tour.
Good train connection back to Lisbon St. Apolonia. Bikes like almost everywhere in Portugal for free on the train.

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14.9 km

Bullring

Highlight • Structure

This part of the ride is a Netherlands quality bike path. I would almost do this ride again, just to ride this part of the bike path.

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15.4 km

Álvaro Guerra Bust, Vila Franca de Xira

Highlight • Monument

Inaugurated on October 22, 2016, the bronze sculpture by artist António Antunes is a tribute to the writer, diplomat and journalist from Vila-Franquense, Álvaro Guerra, on the occasion of the …

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15.4 km

Bronze Sculptures of the Tagus Estuary

Highlight • Monument

Communal, here is an extensive and varied
Animation program offered aimed at schools, from Monday to Friday, and for the general public, from Friday to Sunday.

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15.6 km

Cais da Jorna and Fishermen's Monument

Highlight • Monument

Located next to the Constantino Palha Municipal Garden, a bronze sculpture was installed next to the pier, in the riverside area of Vila Franca de Xira, in honor of the …

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15.8 km

Constantino Palha Municipal Garden

Highlight • Rest Area

The Constantino Palha Municipal Garden, the most charismatic in Vila Franca de Xira, is located next to the train station and stretches 400 meters along the river. Renovated in 2011, …

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19.2 km

Quinta das Areias

Nature Reserve

38.2 km

Palha Blanco Bullring

Highlight • Monument

Vila Franca the Xira is known for bullfighting in Portugal.

Unlike bullfighting in Spain, the law prohibits killing the bull in the arena in Portugal.

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

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