From Aveiro to the Farol da Barra and Praia da Vagueira — circular route

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Portugal

Aveiro

Esgueira

From Aveiro to the Farol da Barra and Praia da Vagueira — circular route

Moderate

4.3

(51)

232

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From Aveiro to the Farol da Barra and Praia da Vagueira — circular route

02:51

45.1km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ria de Aveiro

Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria de Aveiro

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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758 m

Jeronymo Pereira Campos Filhos Ceramics Factory

Highlight • Monument

Former Jerónimo Pereira Campos Ceramic Factory, built between 1915 and 1917. The red brick facade and its central chimney are postcards of Aveiro, which highlight the beauty of the canal. …

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14.6 km

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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17.9 km

Costa Nova

Highlight • Beach

Probably one of the most beautiful beach towns in the Beira / Central Portugal. Very popular with young people who come to the Sundownwer and surfing. My favorite since 1999!

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18.7 km

Coastal Cycle Path - Mira Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The coastal bike route (EuroVelo1) follows a long stretch of the canal formed by the occlusion of the rivers restricted from flowing directly into the ocean by the sand build …

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25.0 km

Praia da Vagueira

Highlight • Beach

Excellent paved bike trail parallel to the rua 2 straight to the beach

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43.6 km

Republic Square, Aveiro

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful, centrally located square in front of Aveiro's town hall. A few benches invite you to linger.

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

15.7 km

6.21 km

5.77 km

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

9.11 km

7.89 km

388 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

17°C

6°C

96 %

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Comments

August 24, 2024,Circular por la parte sur de la Ría de Aveiro hasta la Praia de Areão

A beautiful route along the estuary from Aveiro to the south. The first 25 km are very close to the estuary and are largely on dirt tracks that are perfectly suitable for cycling. You can see many birds, including herons and flamingos. We get to Areão beach, but if you want to add a few more km, you can extend …

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February 21, 2024,Costa Nova und Aveiro

Hello Komootler, the Costa Nova has beautiful striped houses and Aveiro is a bit like Venice. We were here in 2018 to refresh our memories. The weather wasn't that clear, but it held up. This area is always worth a visit.

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