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Fão – Fão Bridge loop from Esposende

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Portugal

Braga

Marinhas

Fão – Fão Bridge loop from Esposende

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Fão – Fão Bridge loop from Esposende

02:41

25.6km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

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4.51 km

Fão

Highlight • Settlement

Fão is a district of Esposende, within the district of Braga. It is a very charming little town with colorful tiled facades. The center deserves a walk to admire this peculiar architecture.

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5.15 km

Estuário do Cávado, Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

Nature Reserve

8.86 km

Viewpoint of the Restinga do Cávado

Highlight • Viewpoint

Observation platform over the estuary of the Rio Cávado, accessible via the typical wooden plank paths.

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11.6 km

Fão Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Metal bridge from 1892 over the river Cávado. Before its construction, locals and pilgrims had to cross on the Barca do Lago.

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14.0 km

Esposende Maritime Museum ⛵

Highlight • Historical Site

It's always good to remember old times

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14.1 km

Esposende Marina on the Cávado River

Highlight • Structure

A highlight that should not be missed on any visit to the region!

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16.7 km

Marine View of Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

Highlight • Beach

18.3 km

Praia de Rio de Moinhos

Beach

21.8 km

São João Baptista Fort and Lighthouse, Esposende

Highlight • Historical Site

This fortress was built between 1669 and 1702 and was declared a Site of Public Interest in 1982. It can currently be visited but as there are no maintenance services, it is in a state of complete abandonment.

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23.1 km

Esposende Panels

Highlight • Monument

25.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.87 km

8.24 km

3.75 km

2.55 km

646 m

351 m

241 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

7.80 km

3.57 km

3.26 km

774 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

7°C

25 %

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Fão – Fão Bridge loop from Esposende

Fão

Viewpoint of the Restinga do Cávado

Fão Bridge

Esposende Maritime Museum ⛵

Esposende Marina on the Cávado River

Marine View of Parque Natural do Litoral Norte

São João Baptista Fort and Lighthouse, Esposende

Esposende Panels

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