Valença-Tui international bridge

The Valença-Tui International Bridge stretches 399 meters across the Minho River, featuring two levels with road traffic below and railway tracks above.

The iron and stone bridge opened in 1885, marking a permanent connection between Portugal and Spain after construction works that started in 1882.

The bridge serves as a crossing point for pilgrims following the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago from Valença in Portugal to Tui in Spain.

Crossing the bridge remains free of charge throughout the year, with no border controls due to the Schengen Agreement between Portugal and Spain.

The structure reaches 15 meters above the water level and combines transportation methods, allowing vehicles on the lower deck and trains on the upper level.

Location: Tui

Location: Valença, Cristelo Covo e Arão

Inception: 1885

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Length: 399 m

Made from material: stone, iron

Part of: Portugal–Spain border

GPS coordinates: 42.03640,-8.64696

Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:50