Portuguese Coastal Camino · Stage 3
Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Esposende to Viana do Castelo on the Portuguese Coastal Camino: 25.8 km, 303 m up and 297 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 25.8
- ascent
- 303 m
- descent
- 297 m
- highest point
- 136 m
- lowest point
- 0 m
- difficulty
- hard
Surface: 84 % asphalt, 13 % track and 4 % footpath.
The Camino leaves the coast at times and passes hamlets, fields and some woodland. Arriving in Viana do Castelo over the iron bridge across the Lima, with the Santa Luzia sanctuary on the hill above, is spectacular.
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 | Esposende | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 4.5 | Marinhas | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 8.3 | Belinho | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy |
| 17.8 | Chafé | 1 | bar · fountain |
| 20.2 | Vila Nova de Anha | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 25.8 | Viana do Castelo | 4 | 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 Esposende to Viana do Castelo?
About 25.8 km along the Camino, with 303 m of total ascent and 297 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Esposende to Viana do Castelo stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 6.0 and 8.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Viana do Castelo?
There are 4 albergues in Viana do Castelo, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.