Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 12
Albergaria-a-Velha to São João da Madeira
Albergaria-a-Velha to São João da Madeira on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 29.4 km, 491 m up and 382 m down. Profile, villages and albergues.
- kilometres
- 29.4
- ascent
- 491 m
- descent
- 382 m
- highest point
- 229 m
- lowest point
- 99 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 85 % asphalt, 13 % track and 2 % footpath.
A long day with several climbs, eucalyptus woods and towns such as Oliveira de Azeméis. São João da Madeira is an industrial town, the home of Portuguese shoemaking.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Albergaria-a-Velha | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 1.5 | Urgueiras | — | bar |
| 7.2 | Albergaria-a-Nova | 1 | bar · shop |
| 9.3 | Escusa | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM |
| 10.5 | Côche | — | bar · fountain |
| 11.1 | Curval | 1 | bar · shop |
| 14.1 | Bemposta | — | bar |
| 16.8 | Travanca | — | bar |
| 18.2 | Silvares | 1 | — |
| 20.2 | Oliveira de Azeméis | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 22.6 | Santiago de Riba-Ul | — | bar |
| 23.6 | Salgueiro | — | bar |
| 25.2 | Cucujães | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM |
| 26.7 | Faria de Cima | — | bar · shop |
| 29.4 | São João da Madeira | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Albergaria-a-Velha to São João da Madeira?
About 29.4 km along the Camino, with 491 m of total ascent and 382 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Albergaria-a-Velha to São João da Madeira stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 7.5 and 9.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in São João da Madeira?
Check the villages in the table: those with an albergue are marked. Book ahead in high season.