Portuguese Coastal Camino · Stage 4
Viana do Castelo to Caminha
Viana do Castelo to Caminha on the Portuguese Coastal Camino: 27.6 km, 212 m up and 216 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 27.6
- ascent
- 212 m
- descent
- 216 m
- highest point
- 140 m
- lowest point
- 4 m
- difficulty
- hard
Surface: 80 % asphalt, 16 % track and 5 % footpath.
Stretches of wild coast and low hill paths between Carreço and Âncora. Caminha stands at the mouth of the Miño, facing Spain. To cross the river there is a boat to A Guarda; check the times, as they depend on the tide and the season.
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 | Viana do Castelo | 4 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 8.8 | Carreço | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 16.1 | Âncora | — | bar · ATM |
| 18.9 | Vila Praia de Âncora | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 26.2 | Esteiró | — | bar · ATM |
| 27.0 | Quinta da Graça | — | shop · fountain |
| 27.6 | Caminha | 5 | 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 Viana do Castelo to Caminha?
About 27.6 km along the Camino, with 212 m of total ascent and 216 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Viana do Castelo to Caminha stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 6.5 and 8.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Caminha?
There are 5 albergues in Caminha, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.