Portugal Journey - Valencia to Faro
This north-south aerial adventure takes you along Portugal’s stunning Atlantic coastline.
Beginning at the tiny Aeródromo de Cerval, located in the countryside just inland of the sea at the far northern end of Portugal, you’ll ply the coastline all the way to the country’s southern extremity.
You’ll explore all that this part of the Iberian Peninsula offers, including modern cities, tiny hamlets, and a full range of natural creations.
Assistance on the trip will be available in the form of a 'Back on Track' button on the VFR Map -- however, be advised that using this will disable achievements tied to the activity.
Total Legs: 6 Total Distance: 487 Total Time(125kts): 3 hours 53 minutes
Leg 1
Aerodromo Do Cerval to Francisco Sa Carneiro
Leg Distance: 49.3 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.
Aerodromo Do Cerval(LPVA) to Rio Mino(POI1)
Distance: 3.79NM Bearing: 242° 2 minutes
After lifting off from Aeródromo do Cerval, head to the southwest, to Rio Miño, which forms the northern border of Portugal with Spain.
Rio Mino(POI1) to Vila Praia de Ancora(POI2)
Distance: 8.96NM Bearing: 214° 4 minutes
Continue to the southwest, to Vila Praia de Âncora, which lies on the Atlantic coast.
Vila Praia de Ancora(POI2) to Rio Lima Estuary(POI3)
Distance: 7.65NM Bearing: 169° 4 minutes
Just south of Vila Praia de Âncora is the Rio Lima Estuary, where the Rio Lima, which crosses northern Portugal, meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Rio Lima Estuary(POI3) to Parque Natural do Litoral Norte(POI4)
Distance: 7.08NM Bearing: 184° 3 minutes
Continue southward along the Atlantic coast to Parque Natural do Litoral Norte, which protects the dunes, dune grasses, and wildlife of the coastline.
Parque Natural do Litoral Norte(POI4) to Esposende(POI5)
Distance: 3.37NM Bearing: 143° 2 minutes
Follow the coast to the southeast to visit the small city of Esposende.
Esposende(POI5) to Povoa de Varzim(POI6)
Distance: 9.29NM Bearing: 174° 4 minutes
Póvoa de Varzim, a coastal city, lies nearly due south of Esposende.
Povoa de Varzim(POI6) to Francisco Sa Carneiro(LPPR)
Distance: 9.16NM Bearing: 159° 4 minutes
Land at Porto Airport, which lies to the south-southeast of Póvoa de Varzim.
Leg 2
Francisco Sa Carneiro to Coimbra
Leg Distance: 73.59 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.
Francisco Sa Carneiro(LPPR) to Rio Douro(POI7)
Distance: 5.56NM Bearing: 163° 3 minutes
Once in the air again, head to the south-southeast to Rio Douro, the most powerful river (by flow rate) in the Iberian Peninsula.
Rio Douro(POI7) to Valborn(POI8)
Distance: 3.44NM Bearing: 107° 2 minutes
From Rio Douro, head east-southeast to Valbom, a small community located on the Rio Douro that is known for its fishing and crafts.
Valborn(POI8) to Crestuma(POI9)
Distance: 4.91NM Bearing: 144° 2 minutes
From Valbom, fly southeast to Crestuma, a city on the southern bank of the Rio Douro.
Crestuma(POI9) to Santa Maria de Feira(POI10)
Distance: 8.57NM Bearing: 194° 4 minutes
Head south-southwest to Santa Maria de Feira, an ancient crossroads that is home to the Castle of Santa Maria de Feira, a notable landmark.
Santa Maria de Feira(POI10) to Estarreja(POI11)
Distance: 10.37NM Bearing: 188° 5 minutes
South of Santa Maria de Feira lies Estarreja, a small city just inland a number of estuaries.
Estarreja(POI11) to Aveiro(POI12)
Distance: 7.77NM Bearing: 210° 4 minutes
Continue to the southwest to the city of Aveiro, known as the "Portuguese Venice" due to the large network of canals in the city.
Aveiro(POI12) to Mealhada(POI13)
Distance: 18.18NM Bearing: 151° 9 minutes
Turn to the southeast once past Aveiro, heading inland, to reach the city of Mealhada.
Mealhada(POI13) to Coimbra(POI14)
Distance: 10.82NM Bearing: 169° 5 minutes
South-southeast of Mealhada lies Coimbra, the fourth largest population center in Portugal, and a region known for its stunning architecture.
Coimbra(POI14) to Coimbra(LPCO)
Distance: 3.97NM Bearing: 227° 2 minutes
Turn to the southwest at Coimbra and land at Coimbra Airport, a small airfield.
Leg 3
Coimbra to Santa Cruz
Leg Distance: 107.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 52 minutes.
Coimbra(LPCO) to Figueira da Foz(POI15)
Distance: 17.78NM Bearing: 270° 9 minutes
Once back in the air, head due west, to Figueira da Foz, a city that lies at the midpoint of the Iberian Peninsula's Atlantic coast.
Figueira da Foz(POI15) to Pombal(POI16)
Distance: 17.48NM Bearing: 145° 8 minutes
At the coast, turn to the southeast, heading inland to the city of Pombal.
Pombal(POI16) to Fatima(POI17)
Distance: 17.33NM Bearing: 187° 8 minutes
South of Pombal lies the city of Fátima.
Fatima(POI17) to Nazare(POI18)
Distance: 18.48NM Bearing: 266° 9 minutes
Once past Fátima, head west to the coast again, to visit the city of Nazaré, a famous tourist destintion and heart of the "Silver Coast" of Portugal.
Nazare(POI18) to Alcobaca(POI19)
Distance: 5.33NM Bearing: 129° 3 minutes
From the cost, turn to the southeast, heading inland, to visit the historic city of Alcobaça.
Alcobaca(POI19) to Obidos(POI20)
Distance: 13.93NM Bearing: 218° 7 minutes
From Alcobaça, set a course to the southwest, and fly over the town of Óbidos, which lies just inland of the Atlantic coast.
Obidos(POI20) to Santa Cruz(LPSC)
Distance: 17.65NM Bearing: 217° 8 minutes
Continue flying to the southwest and land at Santa Cruz Airfield, a small single-runway facility just inland of the Atlantic shoreline.