Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 13
São João da Madeira to Porto
São João da Madeira to Porto on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 35.3 km, 537 m up and 673 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 35.3
- ascent
- 537 m
- descent
- 673 m
- highest point
- 306 m
- lowest point
- 3 m
- difficulty
- very hard
Surface: 93 % asphalt, 4 % track and 2 % footpath.
A very long stage, urban in its second half: the walk into Porto through Vila Nova de Gaia feels endless. The reward is crossing the Dom Luís I bridge over the Douro and reaching the cathedral. Many people split it over two days.
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 | São João da Madeira | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 1.5 | Arrifana | — | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 10.0 | Ferradal | — | bar |
| 11.3 | Vendas Novas | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM |
| 23.6 | Perosinho | — | bar |
| 28.4 | Alto das Torres | — | bar · shop · pharmacy |
| 32.1 | Vila Nova de Gaia | 5 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 35.3 | Porto | 81 | 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 São João da Madeira to Porto?
About 35.3 km along the Camino, with 537 m of total ascent and 673 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the São João da Madeira to Porto stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 8.5 and 11.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Porto?
There are 81 albergues in Porto, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.