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Viana do Castelo

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Afife

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Viana do Castelo

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Afife

Moderate

31

runners

Forte do Cão – Âncora Beach loop from Afife

01:34

15.0km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Praia de Afife

Viewpoint

2

3.43 km

Forte do Cão

Highlight • Historical Site

With the end of the War of Restoration (1640-1668), it was one of four fortresses built on the coast between Caminha and Viana do Castelo with the aim of strengthening the defense of the Atlantic coast of Alto Minho against a possible attack by the Spanish Marine.

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3

6.36 km

Âncora Beach

Highlight • Beach

Bridge over the river and its mouth

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7.54 km

Beach

Beach

5

10.7 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Litoral Norte

Highlight • Trail

running on the wooden boards

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B

15.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

2.89 km

2.19 km

897 m

217 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.12 km

4.56 km

2.23 km

953 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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