Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 10
Mealhada to Águeda
Mealhada to Águeda on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 25.9 km, 212 m up and 227 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 25.9
- ascent
- 212 m
- descent
- 227 m
- highest point
- 73 m
- lowest point
- 8 m
- difficulty
- hard
Surface: 79 % asphalt, 4 % track and 17 % footpath.
Bairrada vineyards and one village after another, with stretches beside the main road. Águeda is known for the colourful umbrellas hung above its streets in summer.
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 | Mealhada | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 1.8 | Sernadelo | 1 | bar |
| 9.4 | Arcos | — | fountain |
| 10.6 | Alfeloas | — | bar |
| 13.9 | Avelãs de Caminho | — | bar · shop · fountain |
| 15.8 | São João da Azenha | — | shop |
| 16.9 | Alto da Povoa | — | bar · fountain |
| 17.6 | Aguada de Baixo | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM |
| 18.5 | Landiosa | — | bar |
| 24.1 | Quinta do Atalho | — | bar · pharmacy · fountain |
| 25.9 | Águeda | 2 | 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 Mealhada to Águeda?
About 25.9 km along the Camino, with 212 m of total ascent and 227 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Mealhada to Águeda stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 6.0 and 7.5 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Águeda?
There are 2 albergues in Águeda, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.