Vila Nova de Gaia and its beaches — circular route

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Portugal

Porto

Vila Nova De Gaia (Santa Marinha)

Vila Nova de Gaia and its beaches — circular route

Moderate

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Vila Nova de Gaia and its beaches — circular route

01:03

15.8km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Reserva Natural Local do Estuário do Douro

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.13 km

Canide Norte Beach

Highlight • Beach

There are several stretches of promenade, but it is even more fun to go down to the sea near the rocks.

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6.93 km

Praia das Pedras Amarelas

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful new cycle path along beautiful beaches with many restaurants and a beautiful coastline towards Porto

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8.02 km

Dog Stone

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Pedra do Cão viewpoint, you can see the rugged coast with sandy coves between large rocks, and the historical religious memorials.

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8.57 km

Douro Estuary Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

You should definitely stop here for a moment. Hopefully, it will be preserved and not built over as well.

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13.2 km

Cais de Gaia ⛵ Traditional wooden-boat wharf

Highlight • Structure

The only shipyard in Portugal and in the world that repairs, maintains and (re)builds Rabelo boats. Officially, it is used by the state to protect the Rabelo boat and the maritime heritage of the Douro.

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