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The Geira, also known as Via Nova or Via XVIII (classified as National Heritage) of the Antonino Itinerary that connected Bracara Augusta (Braga) to Asturica Augusta (Astorga) is an extraordinary Roman archaeological complex that keeps, practically intact, throughout the 30kms municipalities, bridges, walls and side.
The Geira Roman Road is a beautiful way to see the Peneda Geres National Park, including some of the Spanish side. For most of the path you are walking through oak woods along the paving slabs left by the Romans, now deeply rutted by two thousand years of cart traffic.
The Via Nova or Via XVIII in the Antonine Itinerary (also known as Geira) is a Roman road which linked the cities of Bracara Augusta (current Braga) and Asturica Augusta (current Astorga), with a length of about 210 roman miles (about 330 kilometers).
Roman mile markers like standing stones signpost even the craggiest parts of the Via Geira, the ancient road that links Braga in Portugal with Astorga in Spain. Wooden shrines and cave sanctuaries decorate mountaintop pilgrimage paths.
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Best long-distance hike in the southern interior 300km (186 miles), 2–3 weeks, moderate If you’ve had enough of lounging on one of theAlgarve’s postcard-pretty beaches, a hike along part – or, if you’re really brave, all – of the 300km-long Via Algarviana is the best way to appreciate the magnificent landscapes of this region. The trail stretches f...
Best walk along sea cliffs5.7km (3.5 miles) one-way, 2–3 hours, moderate The central coast of the Algarve is the starting point for one of the loveliest seaside walks in the Iberian peninsula. Multicolored rock formations, the scent of the salt-tinged air, and the sound of crashing waves all set the stage for an immersive hike along coastal cliffs....
Best village-to-village walk 6.8km (4.2 miles), round-trip, 2 hours, moderate A trip to the tiny village of Piódão takes you deep into the Serra de Açor (Goshawk Mountains), a remote range of vertiginous ridges, deeply cut valleys, rivers, and virgin woodland. The village itself is extremely atmospheric, set among steeply terraced slopes with its g...
Best river walk8km (5 miles) one-way, 3 hours, moderate Hidden in northern Portugal’s Aveiro region is one of the country's best inland walks. The Passadiços do Paivatake you along a series of staircases and walkways that cling to the hillsides overlooking the gurgling Paiva River. Enjoy beautiful views over a rugged valley and plenty of opportunit...
Best historical trail 4.3km (2.7 miles), one-way, 1–2 hours, easy One of Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês' unforgettable hiking experiences is the Via Geira, an ancient Roman road that once stretched nearly 322km (200 miles) between Braga and Astorga (Spain) and now has World Heritage status. The most beautiful stretch begins at Portela do Homem, wh...
Best off-the-beaten-path hike6.6km (4.1 miles) round-trip, 2–3 hours, moderate The Serra do Caldeirão's most worthwhile short walk is climbing this limestone escarpment via a well-signposted circuit. The area has 450 different plant species, including native daffodils and bee orchids. Among the birdlife you might see are the short-toed snake-eagle,...
Best coastal walk in Portugal Fishermen’s Trail 226km (141 miles), Historical Way 263km (163 miles), 14 days each trail, moderate The Rota Vicentina comprises two walking trails – one coastal and one inland – and runs along the southwest coast to Cabo de São Vincente. The coastal walk (better known as the Fishermen’s Trail) uses paths forged by bea...
Jul 13, 2021 · ‘The Geira’ is an isolated camino that takes adventurous pilgrims on Roman roads past beautiful natural scenery, three border crossings and some of Galicia’s oldest vineyards. Here are the highlights of the the Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros.
Geira Romana (former Roman path) In the pristine Mata da Albergaria, a protected wood in Gerês National Park, you’ll find a well-preserved section of the ancient Via Nova , a Roman road that connected the cities of Bracara Augusta (currently Braga) and Austurica Augusta .
