{"id":325170,"date":"2025-11-30T20:47:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T20:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/the-litoral-central-routes-combined-portuguese-camino\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T20:47:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T20:47:48","slug":"the-litoral-central-routes-combined-portuguese-camino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=325170","title":{"rendered":"The Litoral &#038; Central routes combined, Portuguese Camino"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>The Portuguese Camino from Porto has <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/three-routes-porto-portuguese-camino\/\">3 different routes<\/a>. Each route is beautiful and offers a unique walking experience. The <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/litoral-way-portuguese-camino\/\">Litoral Way<\/a> is the one that goes mostly (80%) along the coast past picturesque beaches and seaside towns. The <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/central-route-portuguese-camino\/\">Central Route<\/a> is an inland route that takes pilgrims through the countryside, forests, and historical towns. You can experience the best of two worlds by combining the Litoral and Central routes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route.jpg\" alt=\"A boardwalk over the dunes along the coast of Northern Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A boardwalk over the dunes along the coast of Northern Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34561 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Scenery-litoral-central-route.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The spectacular coastal scenery on the Litoral and Central routes combined<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-692c7583ae88d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><default:path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/default:svg><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><default:path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-692c7583ae88d\" checked=\"checked\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"\/><\/p>\n<nav>\n<ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \">\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#Downloadable_PDF_of_the_combined_route\">Downloadable PDF of the combined route<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#Google_maps_for_navigation\">Google maps for navigation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#Portuguese_Camino_planning_tool\">Portuguese Camino planning tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#How_to_combine_the_Litoral_and_Central_route\">How to combine the Litoral and Central route?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#How_long_is_this_route\">How long is this route?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#What_are_the_advantages_of_combining_the_routes\">What are the advantages of combining the routes?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#What_is_the_scenery_like_on_the_combined_route\">What is the scenery like on the combined route?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#Add_the_Spiritual_Variant_to_the_route\">Add the Spiritual Variant to the route<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#The_combined_route_overview\">The combined route overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#Walking_stages_of_the_Litoral_and_Central_routes_combined\">Walking stages of the Litoral and Central routes combined<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#Stage_1_Se_Cathedral_Porto_to_Aldeia_Nova_17_km105_mi\">Stage 1. Se Cathedral, Porto to Aldeia Nova, 17 km\/10.5 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#Stage_2_Aldeia_Nova_to_Povoa_de_Varzim_22_km136_mi\">Stage 2. Aldeia Nova to P\u00f3voa de Varzim, 22 km\/13.6 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#Stage_3_Povoa_de_Varzim_to_Esposende_23_km142_mi\">Stage 3. P\u00f3voa de Varzim to Esposende, 23 km\/14.2 mi\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"#Stage_4_Esposende_to_Viana_do_Castelo_25_km155_mi\">Stage 4. Esposende to Viana do Castelo, 25 km\/15.5 mi\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"#Stage_5_Viana_do_Castelo_to_Vila_Praia_de_Ancora_19_km118_mi\">Stage 5. Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de \u00c2ncora, 19 km\/11.8 mi\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"#Stage_6_Vila_Praia_de_Ancora_to_Gondarem_19_km118_mi\">Stage 6. Vila Praia de \u00c2ncora to Gondar\u00e9m, 19 km\/11.8 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"#Stage_7_Gondarem_to_Valenca_20_km124_mi\">Stage 7. Gondar\u00e9m to Valen\u00e7a, 20 km\/12.4 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"#Stage_8_Valenca_Portugal_to_Porrino_Spain_205_km127_mi\">Stage 8. Valen\u00e7a (Portugal) to Porri\u00f1o (Spain), 20.5 km\/12.7 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"#Stage_9_Porrino_to_Cesantes_18_km111_mi\">Stage 9.\u00a0 Porri\u00f1o to Cesantes, 18 km\/11.1 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"#Stage_10_Cesantes_to_Pontevedra_18_km11_mi\">Stage 10. Cesantes to Pontevedra, 18 km\/11 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"#Stage_11_Pontevedra_to_Caldas_de_Reis_21_km13_mi\">Stage 11. Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis, 21 km\/13 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"#Stage_12_Caldas_de_Reis_to_Padron_185_km115_mi\">Stage 12. Caldas de Reis to Padron, 18.5 km\/11.5 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"#Stage_13_Padron_to_Santiago_de_Compostela_255_km158_mi\">Stage 13. Padron to Santiago de Compostela, 25.5 km\/15.8 mi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downloadable_PDF_of_the_combined_route\"\/>Downloadable PDF of the combined route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>You can download our free PDF file that contains the walking stages of the Litoral\/Central route and a list of accommodation options at the end of every stage. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_maps_for_navigation\"\/>Google maps for navigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1UKoLHrYHbFN36p70sTrN_j104eZzUMg&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portuguese_Camino_planning_tool\"\/>Portuguese Camino planning tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Create a customized itinerary for different routes of the Portuguese Camino with the desired daily distances using our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/portuguese-camino-planner\/\">free planning tool<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_combine_the_Litoral_and_Central_route\"\/>How to combine the Litoral and Central route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>There are two routes that connect the Litoral Way and the Central Route of the <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/camino-portugues-stages\/\">Portuguese Camino<\/a>. The first one is <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/vila-do-conde-to-rates-routes\/\">from Vila do Conde to Sao Pedro de Rates<\/a> (the 2nd stage). If you choose this option you walk out of Porto following the Litoral and on the second day you switch to the Central Route. It is a good option if you want to walk out of Porto following the more scenic route and continue on the Central Route.<\/p>\n<p>The second <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/caminha-valenca-stage-portuguese-camino\/\">connecting route is from Caminha to Valen\u00e7a<\/a>, at the end of the Portuguese part of the Camino. It is the best option if you want to combine both routes. This way you walk half of the Portuguese Camino on the Litoral Way and half on the Central Route. You walk along the coast in Portugal and through the forest and countryside in Spain. In this post I describe in detail this route option.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_this_route\"\/>How long is this route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>The total distance of the Litoral and Central routes combined is <strong>262.5 km\/163 mi<\/strong>. You will need around <strong>14 days<\/strong> to complete the route walking the average of 20 km\/12.4 mi per day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful sunset at the beach in Vila Praia de Ancora\" class=\"wp-image-34562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A beautiful sunset at the beach in Vila Praia de Ancora\" class=\"wp-image-34562 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sunset-beach-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset at the beach on Vila Praia de Ancora on the Litoral Way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_advantages_of_combining_the_routes\"\/>What are the advantages of combining the routes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>The main <strong>advantage <\/strong>is that you get to see <strong>diverse landscapes<\/strong>; beaches, coast, forest, countryside, and <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/towns-on-portuguese-camino-de-santiago\/\">interesting historical towns<\/a>. You combine two Camino routes in one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>second advantage<\/strong> is that walking this way you <strong>skip the least pleasant part <\/strong>of the Litoral Way (in my opinion, some people might not agree with me) walking to and out of Vigo. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the historical center of Vigo is beautiful but it is a big port city with busy roads. You walk for 2-3 km through the outskirts, industrial areas, and next to the roads with a lot of traffic. Plus, the route marking is basically non-existent in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another <strong>good thing<\/strong> about combining the Litoral and Central routes is that you <strong>walk very little on the famous \u201ccal\u00e7ada Portuguesa<\/strong>\u201d cobbled stones which is tougher on your feet especially if you walk long distances. Cobbled roads are very common in Portugal, in some parts of the Central route even roads through the forest are cobbled. On the Litoral Way you walk a lot on boardwalks. In the Spanish part of the route you almost never walk on cobbled stones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_3x4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-546x728.jpg\" alt=\"Sanctuary of our Lady of the Agony in Viana do Castelo, Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-721x960.jpg 721w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" alt=\"Sanctuary of our Lady of the Agony in Viana do Castelo, Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34563 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-546x728.jpg.webp 546w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-721x960.jpg.webp 721w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-360x480.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal-240x320.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal.jpg.webp 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Viana-do-castelo-portugal.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sanctuary of our Lady of the Agony in Viana do Castelo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_scenery_like_on_the_combined_route\"\/>What is the scenery like on the combined route?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong>Porto to Caminha<\/strong> on the Litoral Way you get to walk <strong>80% by the sea<\/strong> which means you see many sandy beaches, small bays, spectacular coastline, and charming seaside towns. You walk a lot on boardwalks and promenades.<\/p>\n<p>On the connecting route from <strong>Caminha to Valen\u00e7a<\/strong> you walk partially along the Minho River and through the <strong>forest and countryside<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From Valen\u00e7a you continue on the <strong>Central Route<\/strong> to Santiago de Compostela. In this part you walk through the picturesque <strong>Galician forest, historical towns, and countryside<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see the combined route offers a great variety of scenery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_the_Spiritual_Variant_to_the_route\"\/>Add the Spiritual Variant to the route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to add to all mentioned above a scenic boat ride which is an official part of the Camino route you can combine it with the <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/spiritual-variant-portuguese-camino\/\">Spiritual Variant<\/a> (Variante Espiritual). The Spiritual Variant is an optional route of the Portuguese Camino which splits from the Central Route after Pontevedra and merges with it again in Pontecesures. This 3-day route consists of two walking days and a boat ride.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can download our PDF file of the Litoral + Central route combined with the Spiritual Variant. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route.jpg\" alt=\"A wild coast with dunes on the Litoral Way in the north of Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A wild coast with dunes on the Litoral Way in the north of Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34551 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Boardwalk-beach-litoral-central-route.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fantastic coastal scenery on the Litoral Way from Porto to Caminha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_combined_route_overview\"\/>The combined route overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 262.5 km\/163 mi<\/li>\n<li>Number of days (stages) \u2013 12-15\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Starting point \u2013 S\u00e9 Cathedral, Porto, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Finishing point \u2013 Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty level \u2013 moderate<\/li>\n<li>Accumulated ascent \u2013 3118 m<\/li>\n<li>Accumulated descent \u2013 2797 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 161 km\/100 mi \u2013 asphalt\/tar; 50.5 km\/31.3 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road; 31 km\/19.2 \u2013 boardwalk; 16 km\/10 mi \u2013 cobblestones; 4 km\/2.4 mi \u2013 sand\/beach.<\/li>\n<li>Average cost \u2013 25-30 euros per day per person (staying in albergues), from 40 euros per day per person (staying in hotels).<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast\u00a0\u2013 79 km\/49 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_stages_of_the_Litoral_and_Central_routes_combined\"\/>Walking stages of the Litoral and Central routes combined<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_1_Se_Cathedral_Porto_to_Aldeia_Nova_17_km105_mi\"\/>Stage 1. Se Cathedral, Porto to Aldeia Nova, 17 km\/10.5 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 17 km\/10.5 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 4 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 200 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 220 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 2 km\/1.2 mi \u2013 boardwalk; 14 km\/8.6 mi \u2013 tar road; 1 km\/0.6 mi \u2013 cobbled\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast \u2013 4 km\/2.4 mi + 10 km\/6.2 mi \u2013 along the Douro River<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a beautiful walking day first along the Douro River from the Cathedral and then along the coast and past several beaches. The first 10 km\/6.2 mi mi from Se Cathedral are not marked. The easiest is to get down to the river and walk north following it. Once you\u2019re in Matosinhos you will start seeing traditional Camino signs; yellow arrows and shells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Se Cathedral and the historical center of Porto<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the Douro River<\/li>\n<li>Walking along beautiful beaches<\/li>\n<li>Farol de Le\u00e7a, a high lighthouse with the museum<\/li>\n<li>Boardwalk along the coast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first 10 km\/6.2 mi from the Cathedral are not marked. It\u2019s not difficult to find the route; you follow the Douro River for 10 km\/6.2 mi till you get to the information office in Matosinhos. From there you can follow the yellow arrows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_1\"\/>Route description stage 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-6 km\/0-3.7 mi \u2013 Through Porto, along the Douro River, restaurants and cafes.<\/p>\n<p>You can skip the first 6 km by taking a tram #1 or #18 from the Cathedral to Passeio Alegre.<\/p>\n<p>6 km\/3.7 mi \u2013 Foz de Douro. S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Baptista Fortress and Barra do Douro Lighthouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>10.5 km\/6.5 mi \u2013 Matosinhos. Information office You can get a stamp and find out where to buy a Credential. The first official Camino sign since the Cathedral. Soon after the route turns inland and goes through the town.<\/p>\n<p>10.5-13 km\/6.5-8 mi \u2013 through Matosinhos. Restaurants, shops, cafes, ATMs.<\/p>\n<p>13 km\/8 mi \u2013 another tourism information office. You can get another stamp.<\/p>\n<p>13 km\/8 mi \u2013 Le\u00e7a da Palmeira, a town with hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops. The Litoral Way is back to the coast.<\/p>\n<p>13-17 km\/8-10.5 mi \u2013 along the coast past several cafes and restaurants. Some might be closed in winter.<\/p>\n<p>15-17 km\/9.3-10.5 mi \u2013 on the boardwalk.<\/p>\n<p>17 km\/10.5 mi \u2013 Aldeia Nova, a small town with guesthouses, restaurants, and a bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Aldeia Nova\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route.jpg\" alt=\"A picturesque promenade with a shade on the route along the coast north of Porto\" class=\"wp-image-34559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A picturesque promenade with a shade on the route along the coast north of Porto\" class=\"wp-image-34559 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Promenade-porto-litoral-central-route.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beautiful promenade on the Litoral Way from Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2_Aldeia_Nova_to_Povoa_de_Varzim_22_km136_mi\"\/>Stage 2. Aldeia Nova to P\u00f3voa de Varzim, 22 km\/13.6 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 22 km\/13.6 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5-6 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 80 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 72 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 14 km\/8.6 mi \u2013 boardwalk; 4 km\/2.4 mi \u2013 tar road; 4 km\/2.4 mi \u2013 cobbled<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast \u2013 15 km\/9.3 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A nice walking day mostly along the coast with spectacular views. If you walk in summer you can stop at one of the many beaches along the route for a quick swim. The route is mostly marked except the part through Vila do Conde where after crossing the bridge you follow the river back to the coast. There will be plenty of places to stop for lunch and coffee along the route.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spectacular coastal scenery and beaches<\/li>\n<li>The river walk in Vila do Conde<\/li>\n<li>The promenade between Vila do Conde and P\u00f3voa de Varzim<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It\u2019s an easy and flat walking day with many places to stop for coffee or food.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_2\"\/>Route description stage 2<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-15 km\/0-9.3 mi \u2013 along the coast on the boardwalk.<\/p>\n<p>3 km\/1.8 mi \u2013 Agudela, a small place with a big supermarket, 400 m away from the Camino.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>6 km\/3.7 mi \u2013 Praia de Angeiras, a small place with Orbitur Campsite, and guesthouses.<\/p>\n<p>7 km\/4.3 mi \u2013 Labruge, a small town with a Municipal Albergue (900 m away from the route, inland), guesthouses, cafes, and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>9 km\/5.5 mi \u2013 Vila Ch\u00e3, a small town with a Municipal Albergue (800 m from the Camino, inland), guesthouses, a campsite, cafes, and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>11.5 km\/7.1 mi \u2013 Praia de Mindelo, a small place with hotels, restaurants, and a shop.<\/p>\n<p>13.8 km\/8.5 mi \u2013 Praia do \u00c1rvore, another small place with hotels, restaurants, cafes, and a shop.<\/p>\n<p>14.5 km\/9 mi \u2013 Praia da Azurara with a guesthouse, and cafes.<\/p>\n<p>15-20 km\/ 9.3-12.4 mi \u2013 the Camino goes inland.<\/p>\n<p>16.5 km\/10.2 mi \u2013 Vila do Conde, a big town with a Municipal Albergue, hostels, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p>16.5-18 km\/10.2-11 mi \u2013 along the river in Vila do Conde.<\/p>\n<p>18.3 km\/11.3 mi \u2013 the Fortress of S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Baptista.<\/p>\n<p>18-22 km\/11-13.6 mi \u2013 on the promenade along the beach, cafes and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>22 km\/13.6 mi \u00a0\u2013 P\u00f3voa de Varzim, a big town with a Municipal Albergue, MA, hostels, hotels, restaurants, shops, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in P\u00f3voa de Varzim<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" alt=\"A picturesque boardwalk by the sea on the Camino route from Porto to Vila do Conde\" class=\"wp-image-34553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A picturesque boardwalk by the sea on the Camino route from Porto to Vila do Conde\" class=\"wp-image-34553 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-senery-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spectacular walk on boardwalks along the coast on the Litoral Way from Porto to Vila do Conde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 3. P\u00f3voa de Varzim to Esposende, 23 km\/14.2 mi\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 23 km\/14.2 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5-6 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 102 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 91 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 7.5 km\/4.6 mi \u2013 boardwalk; 11.5 km\/7.1 mi \u2013 tar road; 3 km\/1.8 mi \u2013 cobbled; 1 km\/0.6 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast \u2013 17 km\/10.5 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another stunning walking day on the Litoral Way mostly by the sea. Today you will walk past small coastal towns, old windmills, and picturesque beaches. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The walk along the coast from Povoa de Varzim to Agu\u00e7adoura<\/li>\n<li>Walking on boardwalks along the beach for 4 km\/2.4 mi from Agu\u00e7adoura<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li>A boardwalk over the dunes with old windmills in Apulia<\/li>\n<li>Esposende promenade and beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An easy and flat walking day mostly along the coast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_3\"\/>Route description stage 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>1 km\/0.6 mi \u2013 the Litoral Way and Coastal Route merge.<\/p>\n<p>2-11 km\/ 1.2-6.8 mi \u2013 along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>3 km\/1.8 mi \u2013 O Ver a Mar, a small town with a hostel, hotels, restaurants, and cafes.<\/p>\n<p>7 km\/4.3 mi\u00a0 \u2013 Agu\u00e7adoura, a small town with a Municipal Albergue, guesthouses, a shop, a restaurant, and a bar.<\/p>\n<p>11 km\/6.8 mi \u2013 a bar.<\/p>\n<p>14 km\/8.6 mi \u2013 the Litoral Way and Coastal Route split.<\/p>\n<p>15.5 km\/9.6 mi \u2013 a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>17.2 km\/10.6 mi \u2013 Apulia, a small town with a private Albergue, hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops, a pharmacy, and a nice beach.<\/p>\n<p>18 km\/11 mi \u2013 F\u00e3o, a small place with hostels, guesthouses, restaurants, cafes, and shops.<\/p>\n<p>19 km\/11.8 mi \u2013 a campsite, and a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>20 km\/12.4 mi \u2013 the bridge over the Cavado River. The Litoral Way and Coastal Route merge.<\/p>\n<p>20.5 km\/12.7 mi \u2013 a rest stop.<\/p>\n<p>20.8 km\/12.9 mi \u2013 a private Albergue and a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>21.4 km\/13.2 mi \u2013 the Litoral Way and Coastal Route split.<\/p>\n<p>23 km\/14.2 mi \u00a0\u2013 Esposende, a big beach town with hostels, hotels, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Esposende<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" alt=\"A wide beach with a boardwalk on the Litoral Way to Esposende\" class=\"wp-image-34578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A wide beach with a boardwalk on the Litoral Way to Esposende\" class=\"wp-image-34578 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coastal-scenery-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-24\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breathtaking scenery on the route from Povo de Varzim to Esposende<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_4_Esposende_to_Viana_do_Castelo_25_km155_mi\"\/>Stage 4. Esposende to Viana do Castelo, 25 km\/15.5 mi\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 25 km\/15,5 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 6 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 202 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 200 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 4 km\/2,4 \u2013 boardwalk; 5,5 km\/3,4 mi \u2013 tar road; 6,5 km\/4 mi \u2013 cobbled; 7 km\/4,3 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road; 2 km\/1,2 mi \u2013 sand\/rocks<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast \u2013 13 km\/8 mi out of 25 km\/15,5 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This stage of the route I called the \u201cwild stage\u201d because the first half of it from Esposende goes on the rocky beach, sand, and unclear footpath through the fields. It\u2019s not dangerous or difficult just might feel a bit strange for those who used to follow a marked route. For this stage I strongly recommend using our GPX files of Google.maps provided in this post. If you\u2019re worried about finding the route and rather walk on a well-marked trail you can <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages\/#Stage_4_Marinhas_to_Viana_do_Castelo_21_km13_mi\">do this stage on the Coastal Route<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Baptista Fort and the beach in Esposende<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful walk on a boardwalk\/footpath along the coast through the forest between 1,5 km\/0,9 mi and 4 km\/2,4 mi<\/li>\n<li>Unspoiled rocky beach with dunes between 4 km\/2,4 mi and 6 km\/3,7 mi<\/li>\n<li>A scenic walk on the boardwalk between 17 km\/10,5 mi and 18 km\/11 mi<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Viana do Castelo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficult to find the way without using the navigation<\/li>\n<li>Walking on sand between 4 km\/2,4 mi and 6 km\/3,7 mi<\/li>\n<li>A couple of ascents in the middle part (inland) of the stage\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Walking on a footpath hidden in the bush at 17,8 km\/11 mi (the walk is fine but the beginning of the footpath is difficult to find).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_4\"\/>Route description stage 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-1.7 km\/0-1 mi \u2013 along the promenade in Esposende.<\/p>\n<p>1.7 km\/1 mi \u2013 a restaurant. The Litoral and Coastal routes split.<\/p>\n<p>1.7-4 km\/1-2.4 mi \u2013 on a boardwalk along the beach.<\/p>\n<p>4 km\/2.4 mi \u2013 the end of the boardwalk, the route continues along the beach.<\/p>\n<p>5-8.5 km\/3.1-5.2 mi \u2013 on a sandy footpath along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>8.5 km\/5.2 mi \u2013 the Litoral Way turns inland.<\/p>\n<p>9 km\/5.6 mi \u2013 a campsite.<\/p>\n<p>11 km\/6.8 mi \u2013 a bridge across a small picturesque river with a waterfall. Both routes merge before the bridge and split after it.<\/p>\n<p>16 km\/10 mi \u2013 the Litoral Way is back by the sea.<\/p>\n<p>16.5 km\/10.2 mi \u2013 Amorosa, a small coastal town with hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops.<\/p>\n<p>17-18 km\/10.5-11 mi \u2013 on a boardwalk along the beach.<\/p>\n<p>18-20 km\/11-12.4 mi \u2013 on a footpath through the bush.<\/p>\n<p>20 km\/12.4 mi \u2013 the Camino turns inland.<\/p>\n<p>21 km\/13 mi \u2013 a campsite.<\/p>\n<p>23.5 km\/14.6 mi \u2013 the Eiffel Bridge across the river to Viana do Castelo. The Litoral and Coastal routes merge.<\/p>\n<p>24.5 km\/15.2 mi \u2013 the routes split after the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>25 km\/15.5 mi \u2013 Viana do Castelo, a big place with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Viana do Castelo\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route.jpg\" alt=\"A sandy path between the sea and fields from Esposende to Viana do Castelo\" class=\"wp-image-34560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A sandy path between the sea and fields from Esposende to Viana do Castelo\" class=\"wp-image-34560 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sandy-trail-coast-litoral-central-route.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-25\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The wild and beautiful part of the route from Esposende to Viana do Castelo along an untouched coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 5. Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de \u00c2ncora, 19 km\/11.8 mi\u00a0<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 19 km\/11.8 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 105 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 97 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 3.5 km\/2.1 mi \u2013 boardwalk; 9 km\/5.5 mi \u2013 tar road; 1.5 km\/0.9 mi \u2013 cobbled; 5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast \u2013 14 km\/8.6 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today\u2019s walk is very beautiful and peaceful mostly along the coast with occasional countryside. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sanctuary of our Lady of the Agony in Viana do Castelo<\/li>\n<li>A stunning walk along the coast past several beaches for 14 km\/8.6 mi<\/li>\n<li>Several old windmills on the beach and in the forest<\/li>\n<li>An unspoiled beach Praia do Paco with big boulders<\/li>\n<li>The walk along the coast to Vila Praia de Ancora<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An easy and beautiful walking day mostly along the coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_5\"\/>Route description stage 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-2.5 km\/0-1.5 mi \u2013 along the river<strong> in <\/strong>Viana do Castelo.<\/p>\n<p>1.4 km\/0.8 mi \u2013 Santiago da Barra Fortress.<\/p>\n<p>1.8 km\/1.1 mi \u2013 the Sanctuary of our Lady of the Agony.<\/p>\n<p>2.5 km\/1.5 mi \u2013 a hotel.<\/p>\n<p>2.5-11.5 km\/1.5-7 mi \u2013 walking along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>3-3.5 km\/ 1.8-2 mi \u2013 a promenade with restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>9 km\/5.6 mi \u2013 a cafe.<\/p>\n<p>10 km\/6.2 mi \u2013 two old windmills.<\/p>\n<p>11 km\/6.8 mi \u2013 the beautiful Praia de Paco Beach.<\/p>\n<p>11.5-14 km\/7.1-8.6 mi \u2013 the Litoral Way goes inland.<\/p>\n<p>14-24 km\/8.6-15 mi \u2013 the route goes along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>19 km\/11.8 mi \u2013 Vila Praia de \u00c2ncora, a beautiful coastal town with hostels, hotels, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, ATMs, pharmacies, a long promenade and a sandy beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Vila Praia de \u00c2ncora<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_3x4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-546x728.jpg\" alt=\"Stunning coastal scenery with a sandy beach surrounded by the rocks in Northern Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-721x960.jpg 721w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" alt=\"Stunning coastal scenery with a sandy beach surrounded by the rocks in Northern Portugal\" class=\"wp-image-34550 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-546x728.jpg.webp 546w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-721x960.jpg.webp 721w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-360x480.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal-240x320.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal.jpg.webp 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Beautiful-coastal-cenery-northern-portugal.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-26\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Breathtaking scenery on the Litoral Way from Viana do Castelo <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_6_Vila_Praia_de_Ancora_to_Gondarem_19_km118_mi\"\/>Stage 6. Vila Praia de \u00c2ncora to Gondar\u00e9m, 19 km\/11.8 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 19 km\/11.8 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 270 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 225 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 17 km\/10.5 mi \u2013 tar road; 2 km\/1.2 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road<\/li>\n<li>Walking along the coast \u2013 6 km\/3.7 mi<\/li>\n<li>Walking on the road \u2013 1.5 km\/1 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today you switch from the Litoral Way to the Central Route using the connecting route between Caminha and Valen\u00e7a. Once you are off the Litoral Way the route will have more hills. Especially on some stages of the Central Route. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A spectacular coastal walk from Praia de Ancora to Moledo<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Caminha<\/li>\n<li>Many beautiful traditional Portuguese churches and chapels. I think I saw more than 10 of them on the way from Caminha to Valen\u00e7a. Every town or village along the route has one.<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful forest walk between 16 km\/10 mi \u2013 and 18 km\/11 mi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several short ascents and descents on the route through the forest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_6\"\/>Route description stage 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-5 km\/0-3.1 mi \u2013 walking along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 Moledo, a small town with a hostel, guesthouses, restaurants, cafes, shops, ATMs, and a beach.<\/p>\n<p>6-8 km\/3.7-5 mi \u2013 a long stretch on a sidewalk along the road.<\/p>\n<p>9 km\/5.5 mi \u2013 Caminha, a big town with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>12 km\/7.4 mi \u2013 Seixas, a small place with a private Albergue, hotels, cafes, a shop, and a pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p>16-18 km\/10-11 mi \u2013 on a footpath through the forest.<\/p>\n<p>19 km\/11.8 mi \u2013 Gondarem, a small place with a couple of hotels and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Gondarem\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful small Portuguese church near Caminha\" class=\"wp-image-34558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A beautiful small Portuguese church near Caminha\" class=\"wp-image-34558 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portuguese-church-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-27\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the many beautiful Portuguese churches on the connecting route from Caminha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_7_Gondarem_to_Valenca_20_km124_mi\"\/>Stage 7. Gondar\u00e9m to Valen\u00e7a, 20 km\/12.4 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 20 km\/12.4 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 204 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 180 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 18 km\/11 mi \u2013 tar road; 2 km\/1.2 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today you will reach<strong> <\/strong>Valen\u00e7a, the last Portuguese town on the Central Route. From there you will walk across the bridge to Spain. The fortress of Valen\u00e7a is quite impressive. It offers stunning views of the surrounding area. If you don\u2019t have time to explore or simply too tired don\u2019t worry, the Camino goes through the fortress so you will get a chance to see it the next day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The historical center of Vila Nova de Cerveira.<\/li>\n<li>Valen\u00e7a Fortress and Old Town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several short ascents and descents in the first half of the route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_7\"\/>Route description stage 7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-5.5 km\/0-3.1 mi \u2013 through villages and forest.<\/p>\n<p>1.5 km\/0.9 mi \u2013 hotel Boega.<\/p>\n<p>5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 Vila Nova de Cerveira, a small town with hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops, ATMs, and a pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p>5.5 km\/3.4 mi \u2013 hotels.<\/p>\n<p>12 km\/7.4 mi \u2013 a guesthouse.<\/p>\n<p>14.5 km\/9 mi \u2013 S\u00e3o Pedro da Torre, a small town with hotels, restaurants, and a shop.<\/p>\n<p>18.5 km\/11.4 mi \u2013 Valen\u00e7a outskirts; cafes, hotels, shops, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p>19.5 km\/12.1 mi \u2013 Valen\u00e7a historical center with a Municipal Albergue, a private Albergue, hotels, restaurants, cafes, shops, ATMs, and pharmacies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Valen\u00e7a<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route.jpg\" alt=\"A street in the historical center of Vila Nova de Cerveira\" class=\"wp-image-34577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"A street in the historical center of Vila Nova de Cerveira\" class=\"wp-image-34577 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Vila-nova-de-cerveira-connecting-route.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-28\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A charming street in the historical center of Vila Nova de Cerveira<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_8_Valenca_Portugal_to_Porrino_Spain_205_km127_mi\"\/>Stage 8. Valen\u00e7a (Portugal) to Porri\u00f1o (Spain), 20.5 km\/12.7 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 20.5 km\/12.7 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 192 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 204 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 17.5 km\/10.8 mi \u2013 tar road; 3 km\/1.8 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road<\/li>\n<li>Walking on the road \u2013 2 km\/1.2 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you start walking from Valen\u00e7a on the Central Route so expect to see a lot more pilgrims especially from Tui, the Spanish town across the bridge from Valen\u00e7a. Tui is the place where many pilgrims who walk <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/portuguese-camino-from-tui\/\">the last 100 km of the Portuguese Camino<\/a> start.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walking through Valen\u00e7a Fortress.<\/li>\n<li>Walking across the bridge from Portugal to Spain.<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Tui.<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful forest walk after Tui.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A change of time after crossing the bridge between Portugal and Spain. Spain is 1 hour ahead of Portugal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t take an optional forest route at 14.5 km\/9 mi you will walk through a large industrial area. So take the optional route (the left route) that goes along the river.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_8\"\/>Route description stage 8<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>1-2 km\/0.6-1.2 mi \u2013 Valen\u00e7a Fortress with many hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops inside the walls.<\/p>\n<p>3 km\/1.8 mi \u2013 the metal bridge over the Minho River; a crossing from Portugal to Spain. Don\u2019t forget about the time change, Spain is 1 hour ahead of Portugal.<\/p>\n<p>5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 Tui (Spain), a biggish town with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hostels, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, bars, ATMs, and pharmacies. You can stamp your Credential at the Cathedral in Tui, it\u2019s on the Camino route.<\/p>\n<p>12 km\/7.4 mi \u2013 Ribadelouru, a small place with a guesthouse and cafe.<\/p>\n<p>13.7 km\/8.5 mi \u2013 a route split. Take the alternative route which goes through the countryside, the main route goes through a large industrial area. The distance on both routes is the same. I couldn\u2019t take the alternative route because it was closed due to road works.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>14.2 km\/8.2 mi \u2013 Albergue Casa Alternativo, on the main route just after the split.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>14.5-18.5 km\/\u00a0 9-11.4 mi \u2013 on the main route, a large industrial area. On the alternative route \u2013 a quiet countryside.<\/p>\n<p>18.5 km\/11.4 mi \u2013 on the main route \u2013 a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>18.5-20.5 km\/11.4-12.7 mi \u2013 on the main route \u2013 walking next to a busy road.<\/p>\n<p>19.5 km\/12.1 mi \u2013 on the main route \u2013 a restaurant and a bar.<\/p>\n<p>20.5 km\/12.7 mi \u2013 Porri\u00f1o, a town with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Porri\u00f1o<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain.jpg\" alt=\"The Minho River from the bridge that connects Portugal and Spain\" class=\"wp-image-34555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"The Minho River from the bridge that connects Portugal and Spain\" class=\"wp-image-34555 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minho-river-bridge-portugal-spain.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-29\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view of Tui Fortress from the metal bridge over the Minho River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 9.\u00a0 Porri\u00f1o to Cesantes, 18 km\/11.1 mi<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 18 km\/11.1 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 283 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 305 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 16.5 km\/10.3 mi \u2013 tar road; 1.5 km\/0.9 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A nice and challenging walking day due to a steel and long ascent with a subsequent descent in the second half of the day walking through the forest. As you see the Central Route has got a lot more hills than the Litoral Way which is pretty much flat. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The picturesque town of Mos.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Walking through the forest in the last part of the day.<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Redondela.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At 2 km\/1.2 there is a dangerous road crossing. It\u2019s a busy road with no traffic light or pedestrian crossing. You have to run across the road.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>A steep ascent between 5 km\/3.1 and 9.5 km\/5.9, over 170 m up<\/li>\n<li>A steep descent between 9.5 km\/5.9 and 13 km\/8 mi, over 170 m down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_9\"\/>Route description stage 9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>2 km\/1.2 mi \u2013 a dangerous road crossing, just outside Porri\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p>2.5 km\/1.5 mi \u2013 Veigada\u00f1a, a small place with a Municipal Albergue and a bar.<\/p>\n<p>4.3 km\/2.6 mi \u2013 a vending machine with snacks and drinks.<\/p>\n<p>5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 Mos, a tiny place with a Municipal Albergue, a rental apartment, a restaurant, and a bar. The beginning of a steep and long ascent.<\/p>\n<p>9.5 km\/5.9 mi \u2013 a cafe. The beginning of the steep descent.<\/p>\n<p>10 km\/6.2 mi \u2013 a bar.<\/p>\n<p>11.6 km\/7.2 mi \u2013 Saxamonde, a small place with a private Albergue\/bar \u2013 O Corisco.<\/p>\n<p>16 km\/10 mi \u2013 Redondela, a beautiful town with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p>18 km\/11.1 mi \u2013 Cesantes, a small place with private Albergues, hotels, and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Cesantes\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Camino-route-through-forest-spain.jpg\" alt=\"A gravel road through the forest on the Central Route in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-34552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Camino-route-through-forest-spain.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Camino-route-through-forest-spain-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"A gravel road through the forest on the Central Route in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-34552 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Camino-route-through-forest-spain.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Camino-route-through-forest-spain-960x640.jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Camino-route-through-forest-spain.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-30\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once on the Central Route you get to walk through the spectacular Galician forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_10_Cesantes_to_Pontevedra_18_km11_mi\"\/>Stage 10. Cesantes to Pontevedra, 18 km\/11 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 18 km\/11 mi\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 5 hours (moving time)<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 396 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 371 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 10.5 km\/6.5 mi \u2013 tar road; 7.5 km\/4.6 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel road<\/li>\n<li>Walking on the road \u2013 0.5 km\/0.3 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another walking day through the forest with steep hills that you have to conquer. The hills are not as steep and long as the previous day but still can be challenging especially on a hot summer day. Always make sure to carry enough water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walking through a beautiful forest throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li>The Medieval Bridge de Pontesanpaio over the River Verdugo with spectacular views.<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Redondela.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A steep ascent (around 140 m) between 3.5 km\/2.1 mi and 6.5 km\/4 mi<\/li>\n<li>A steep and short descent (around 100 m) between 6.5 km\/4 mi and 8 km\/5 mi<\/li>\n<li>Another steep ascent (around 130 m) between 12 km\/7.4 mi and 14 km\/8.6 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_10\"\/>Route description stage 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0.7 km\/0.4 mi \u2013 a private Albergue<\/p>\n<p>4.5 km\/2.7 mi \u2013 Soutoxuste, a small place with a hotel, restaurant, bar, and a shop.<\/p>\n<p>5.5 km\/3.4 mi \u2013 Arcade, a small town with a private Albergue, hotel, restaurants, bars, shops, and an ATM.<\/p>\n<p>7 km\/4.3 mi \u2013 Pontesanpaio, a town with a picturesque bridge, hotels, cafes, and an ATM.<\/p>\n<p>7.6-9.6 km\/4.7-5.9 mi \u2013 walking through the beautiful forest.<\/p>\n<p>13.5 km\/8.3 mi \u2013 a bar, a shop, and a chapel where you can stamp your Credential.<\/p>\n<p>13.8 km\/8.5 mi \u2013 a split on the Central Route. Most people take the complementary route because it goes through the forest instead of the official route along the road.<\/p>\n<p>14-17 km\/8.6-10.5 mi \u2013 walking on a footpath through the forest.<\/p>\n<p>18 km\/11 mi \u2013 Pontevedra, a big place with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Pontevedra<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain.jpg\" alt=\"The beautiful Medieval Bridge of Pontesanpaio in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-34557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"The beautiful Medieval Bridge of Pontesanpaio in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-34557 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pontesampaio-bridge-galicia-spain.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-31\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The picturesque Medieval Bridge of Pontesanpaio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_11_Pontevedra_to_Caldas_de_Reis_21_km13_mi\"\/>Stage 11. Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis, 21 km\/13 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 21 km\/13 mi<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 4-5 hours (moving time)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 275 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 270 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 12 km\/7.4 mi \u2013 asphalt; 9 km\/5.6 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel<\/li>\n<li>Walking on the road \u2013 0 km, 1 km\/0.6 mi on a footpath along the road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today you get to walk through the beautiful forest with some hills. You will have no place to stop for food or water in the first half of the route so make sure to have breakfast and refill your water before you start walking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The beautiful forest between 6 km\/3.7 mi and 9 km\/5.5 mi and between 16 km\/10mi and 19 km\/11.8 mi.<\/li>\n<li>The charming historical center of Caldas de Reis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No places to stop for food\/coffee for the first 9 km<\/li>\n<li>12 km\/7.4 mi walking on tar (asphalt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_11\"\/>Route description stage 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>0-1.4 km\/0-0.8 mi \u2013 through Pontevedra.<\/p>\n<p>3 km\/1.8 mi \u2013 the Camino splits; the right route is the main route of the Portuguese Camino, the left route is the optional route \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/spiritual-variant-portuguese-camino\/\">the Spiritual Variant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>9 km\/5.5 mi \u2013 A Portela, caf\u00e9 Pousada Peregrino.<\/p>\n<p>9.5 km\/5.9 mi \u2013 A Portela, a private Albergue.<\/p>\n<p>9.5-10.5 km\/5.9-6.5 mi \u2013 walking next to the road on a footpath.<\/p>\n<p>11.5 km\/7.1 mi \u2013 a vending machine and a bar.<\/p>\n<p>16.5 km\/10.2 mi \u2013 Briallos, Municipal Albergue (300 m from the Camino follow the signs).<\/p>\n<p>18 km\/11 mi \u2013 a cafe.<\/p>\n<p>19.5 km\/12 mi \u2013 Tivo, private Albergue\/bar Vintecatro.<\/p>\n<p>21 km\/13 mi \u2013 Caldas de Reis, a beautiful town with private Albergues, hotels, guesthouses, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Caldas de Reis<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-mv_trellis_3x4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-546x728.jpg\" alt=\"A footpath through the lush-green Galician forest\" class=\"wp-image-34554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-721x960.jpg 721w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"546\" height=\"728\" alt=\"A footpath through the lush-green Galician forest\" class=\"wp-image-34554 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-546x728.jpg.webp 546w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-721x960.jpg.webp 721w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-360x480.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined-240x320.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined.jpg.webp 751w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Galician-forest-litoral-central-combined.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-32\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The enchanted Galician forest on the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_12_Caldas_de_Reis_to_Padron_185_km115_mi\"\/>Stage 12. Caldas de Reis to Padron, 18.5 km\/11.5 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 18.5 km\/11.5 mi<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 4-5 hours (moving time)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 283 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 296 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 11 km\/6.8 mi \u2013 asphalt; 7.5 km\/4.6 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel<\/li>\n<li>Walking on the road \u2013 0 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another day of walking through the picturesque forest and quiet countryside. Today there will be plenty of places to stop for rest, coffee, and lunch. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The picturesque Galician forest with small waterfalls, rivers, and rest areas.<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful church at 5.8 km\/3.6 mi.<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Padron.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An easy walking day on the Camino.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_12\"\/>Route description stage 12<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>2-5.2 km\/1.2-3.2 mi \u2013 walking through the forest.<\/p>\n<p>5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 a 40-kilometers to Santiago sign.<\/p>\n<p>5.4 km\/3.3 mi \u2013 O Cruceiro, a bar and a guesthouse.<\/p>\n<p>5.8 km\/3.6 mi \u2013 the Church of Santa Mari\u00f1a de Carracedo.<\/p>\n<p>7.2 km\/4.4 mi \u2013 a cafe.<\/p>\n<p>8.5 km\/5.2 mi \u2013 a bar.<\/p>\n<p>9.6 km\/5.9 mi \u2013 O Pino, Municipal Albergue.<\/p>\n<p>9.8 km\/6 mi \u2013 a rest area in the forest.<\/p>\n<p>10-11.5 km\/6.2-7.1 mi \u2013 walking through the forest.<\/p>\n<p>12 km\/7.4 mi \u2013 San Miguel de Valga, a cafe and a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>14.6 km\/9 mi \u2013 a rest area.<\/p>\n<p>15.5 km\/9.6 mi \u2013 a drinking water fountain.<\/p>\n<p>16.5 km\/10.2 mi \u2013 Pontecesures, a small town with a Municipal Albergue, hotels, shops, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p>18.5 km\/11.5 mi \u2013 Padron, a beautiful town with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Padron<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain.jpg\" alt=\"The historical center of Padron with the park and the church of Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-34556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"The historical center of Padron with the park and the church of Santiago\" class=\"wp-image-34556 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Padron-galicia-spain.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-33\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paseo de Espolon, a park along the river in front of the Church of Santiago de Padron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_13_Padron_to_Santiago_de_Compostela_255_km158_mi\"\/>Stage 13. Padron to Santiago de Compostela, 25.5 km\/15.8 mi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distance \u2013 25.5 km\/15.8 mi<\/li>\n<li>Time \u2013 6-7 hours (moving time)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ascent \u2013 526 m<\/li>\n<li>Descent \u2013 266 m<\/li>\n<li>Walking surface \u2013 20.5 km\/12.8 mi \u2013 asphalt; 5 km\/3.1 mi \u2013 footpath\/gravel<\/li>\n<li>Walking on the road \u2013 600 m on a quiet road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today is the longest and probably most challenging day in the suggested itinerary. There will be several ascents in the second half of the route and some not that significant descents. If you think it might be too difficult for you to walk the entire stage in one day you can split it into two: Padron to Milladoiro, 17 km\/10.5 mi and Milladoiro to Santiago, 8.5 km\/5.2 mi. This way you will make your last day short and arrive in Santiago in the morning. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The beautiful Galician forest<\/li>\n<li>The historical center of Santiago de Compostela<\/li>\n<li>Arriving at Obradoiro Square and seeing the Cathedral and hundreds of other pilgrims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Several ascents in the second half of the stage, the accumulated ascent for the day is over 500 m.<\/li>\n<li>Relatively long distance, over 25 km\/15.5 mi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Route_description_stage_13\"\/>Route description stage 13<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>2-3 km\/1.2-1.8 mi \u2013 along a busy road.<\/p>\n<p>2.2 km\/1.3 mi \u2013 a restaurant, a cafe.<\/p>\n<p>2.7 km\/1.6 mi \u2013 a hotel, a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>3-4 km\/1.8-2.4 mi \u2013 walking through villages and countryside.<\/p>\n<p>5.5 km\/3.4 mi \u2013 Private Albergue O Logar de Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>6.2 km\/3.8 mi \u2013 A Esclavitude, guesthouses, a shop, a restaurant, and a bar.<\/p>\n<p>8.9 km\/5.5 mi \u2013 a rest area.<\/p>\n<p>9 km\/5.5 mi \u2013 Areal, a guesthouse.<\/p>\n<p>9.5 km\/5.9 mi \u2013 Picara\u00f1a, a small place with several hotels and restaurants along the route.<\/p>\n<p>10-11 km \/ 6.2-6.8 mi \u2013 walking through the forest.<\/p>\n<p>11 km\/6.8 mi \u2013 O Faramello, a small place with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergue, a restaurant and a bar.<\/p>\n<p>12.4 km\/7.7 mi \u2013 Teo, a hotel\/restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>13.8 km\/8.5 mi \u2013 a Cafe\/shop.<\/p>\n<p>14.2 km\/8.8 mi \u2013 Pedreira, a private Albergue\/cafe.<\/p>\n<p>17.6 km\/10.9 mi \u2013 O Milladoiro, a small town with a private Albergue, hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, ATMs, and pharmacies.<\/p>\n<p>20.5 km\/12.7 mi \u2013 a cafe\/souvenir shop.<\/p>\n<p>23 km\/14.2 mi \u2013 a route split, both routes go to the Cathedral, the right one is a bit longer.<\/p>\n<p>24 km\/14.9 mi \u2013 Santiago de Compostela, a city with a Municipal Albergue, private Albergues, hotels, ATMs, supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, and bars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to stay in Santiago de Compostela<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\">\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alya-Akhmetgareeva.jpg\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Alya Akhmetgareeva\" itemprop=\"image\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Alya-Akhmetgareeva.jpg.webp\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"Alya Akhmetgareeva\" itemprop=\"image\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-34\" class=\" lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\">\n<div itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>The pretty half of Stingy Nomads, responsible for all our land adventures (hiking, climbing, walking the Camino) and following them write-ups. 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