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Porto – Vila do Conde

From city bustle to salty coastal wind, with a rucksack that still needs getting used…

Distance
28.2 km
Ascent
↑ 200 m
Descent
↓ 250 m
Walking time
≈ 7 h 45 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Highest
114 m
Weather in Vila do Conde2 days and the sun

Forecast for the end of the stage · Open-Meteo

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Your legs are still fresh and your head is full of questions. Is your rucksack sitting properly? Have you forgotten anything? Those doubts will fade with every step. It’s a long day, well over 7 hours, but the hills are nothing to worry about.

Many pilgrims take the metro for the first stretch through the city as far as Matosinhos. That saves you a lot of urban kilometres. Still, you’d miss the lovely walk out of Porto. From there, you follow the coast, with salt on your lips and the ocean beside you. At the end, Vila do Conde awaits, where there is a public pilgrim albergue. A good place to end your first day.

Take it easy at the start. The Camino isn’t going anywhere.

Tips for this stage

  • Taking the metro to Matosinhos? Then you only really start walking there.
  • This day is long rather than steep. Choose a relaxed pace and take plenty of breaks.
  • It's often windy along the coast: a windproof jacket and sun cream can both come in handy.

Before you set off: where to sleep in Porto

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Where to sleep in Vila do Conde

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