GR57 - Etapa 6: Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Vagos ➔ Canal de São Roque

GR57 - Ria de Aveiro Long-distance path - Blue Route - Stage 6: Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Vagos ➔ Canal de São Roque (Aveiro)

Stage 6 of the GR57 connects the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora de Vagos to the São Roque Canal, crossing different environments between Vagos, Ílhavo and Aveiro, from the Boco River and Vista Alegre's industrial heritage to the lagoon landscape of the Ria de Aveiro.

Along the route, the trail passes through the surroundings of the Vista Alegre factory and its former workers' neighbourhood, crosses Ílhavo and continues alongside different areas of the University of Aveiro. At Lago do Paraíso, the proximity to the lagoon also offers the possibility of observing flamingos in the wild.

In the final section, salt takes centre stage as the route approaches the Aveiro salt pans and the Marinha da Troncalhada Ecomuseum, where it is possible to learn more about salt production and its importance in the landscape of the Ria de Aveiro.

Points of interest

• Vista Alegre Museum
• Lago do Paraíso
• University of Aveiro
• Aveiro Salt Pans
• Marinha da Troncalhada Ecomuseum

Did you know

The Vista Alegre factory was founded in 1824 and gave rise to a private workers' neighbourhood where workers and artists connected to the factory community lived and worked.

Start: Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Vagos. End: São Roque Canal, Aveiro. Distance: 14.4 km (one way). Duration: 3h30 (one way). Elevation gain: 145 m. Recommended season: all year round (take precautions regarding water availability during hot periods and slippery or flooded ground during periods of heavier rainfall). Recommended direction: Santuário de Nossa Senhora de Vagos → Aveiro. Additional use: bicycle.