Day 9: O Porino to Redondela On day 9: O Porino to Redondela, you will soon pass through Mos-Rua. Look out for Santa Eulalia church and its 82 m high tower. After Mos, you have a very steep climb to Capilla de Santiaguiño (230 m ascent). Here you have the first views of Ria de […]
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Itinerary days for travels
PC-Day 2: Porto to Povoa de Varzim
Day 2: Porto to Povoa de Varzim On day 2: Porto – Povoa de Varzim, the first 11 km is through the suburbs and industrial areas of Porto, most pilgrims take the Metro (ticket not included in the pack) from Porto to Matosinhos, Mercado station, to reach the coastline and start walking from there. Following […]
PC-Day 3: Povoa de Varzim to Esposende
Day 3: Povoa de Varzim to Esposende On day 3: Povoa de Varzim to Esposende, you’ll find plenty of wooden walkways along the coastline. Built to preserve the sand dunes, making for a relatively easy day. In Agucadoura head slightly off the coast to Fao, where you’ll cross the iron bridge over Cadavo river. On […]
PC-Day 2: Porto/Araujo to Vilarinho (Vila do Conde)
PC-Day 2: Porto/Araujo to Vilarinho (Vila do Conde) On day 2 Porto/Araujo to Vilarinho (Vila do Conde) the first 9 km runs through city suburbs and industrial areas. Many pilgrims avoid this section by catching the metro to Araujo to start their walk there. This is a personal choice you can make on the day. […]
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PC-Day 4: Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Day 4: Esposende to Viana do Castelo On day 4 Esposende to Viana do Castelo you’ll walk inland. Passing Antas you’ll cross the Neiva river on centuries-old stone slab platforms, we recommend you take it slowly and use walking poles. From there you have a short steep ascent to Castelo de Neiva then on to […]
PC-Day 7: A Guarda to Oia
Day 7: A Guarda to Oia On day 7 A Guarda to Oia for the first km’s the route runs next to coastal rocks. Years ago owing to the tides and natural occurring Viveiro (tidal pools) developed. Local fishermen used them to preserve daily catches. Spectacularly picturesque and a fairly easy stage today. Finally arriving […]
PC-Day 6: Vila Praia de Ancora to A Guarda
Day 6: Vila Praia de Ancora to A Guarda your last day in Portugal On day 6 Vila Praia de Ancora to A Guarda you again have the choice of two routes. From Moledo to Caminha the official Camino runs along a road. The optional path, a more gentle option, runs along the coast through […]
PC-Day 8: Oia to Baiona
Day 8: Oia to Baiona Today on day 8 Oia to Baiona you will enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean. Between O Serralo and Porto Mougas follow the arrows to avoid a dangerous section along the road. There is a short difficult ascent between As Mariñas and Baiona, where you will walk inland. The view […]
PC-Day 9: Baiona to Vigo
Day 9: Baiona to Vigo Today on Day 9 Baiona to Vigo you have the option of two routes. On the original route, you will spend quite some time walking on asphalt. The alternative route hugging the spectacular coastline. After walking through A Ramallosa cross the Miñor river on a wonderful Romanic bridge. After the […]
