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Gafanha Da Nazaré

Barra Lighthouse – Barra Beach Pier loop from Farol de Aveiro

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Gafanha Da Nazaré

Barra Lighthouse – Barra Beach Pier loop from Farol de Aveiro

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4.7

(7)

79

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Barra Lighthouse – Barra Beach Pier loop from Farol de Aveiro

00:59

3.87km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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1

599 m

Chapel of Saint John the Baptist of Praia da Barra

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful little chapel, inconspicuously tucked away among the houses. Beautiful azulejos.

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2

709 m

Barra Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The Farol da Barra, with its 60 meters, is the highest lighthouse in Portugal, a total of 271 steps bring you to the top.

Sightseeing:

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3

1.24 km

Praia Velha and Paredão da Barra

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful long beaches at the end of the Costa Nova peninsula. The jetty into the sea separates the two beaches, Praia da Barra and Praia da Velha.

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4

1.57 km

Barra Beach Pier

Highlight • Bridge

Long pier (900m) to the lighthouse. In strong winds, the boat may wobble.

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5

1.92 km

Smiley Faces on Concrete Tetrapods

Highlight • Structure

Someone here came up with a way to make the boring concrete blocks look a little less boring. The smileys are spread across several concrete blocks. Unfortunately, they're already quite faded.

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6

1.92 km

South Pier Lighthouse (Farol do Molhe Sul), Aveiro

Highlight • Monument

An excellent place to admire the sunset. You can sit on the concrete blocks and watch the sea and the sun.

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7

2.08 km

Orange Lighthouse of Barra de Aveiro

Highlight • Monument

Strange column, I'm still wavering between the depot and the pump room.

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8

2.52 km

View of Praia da Barra and Aveiro Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the jetty you have a great view of Praia da Barra and the Aveiro lighthouse.

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3.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.95 km

577 m

291 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

963 m

901 m

159 m

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Sunday 19 July

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19°C

12 %

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