Portuguese Coastal Camino · Stage 2
Vila do Conde to Esposende
Vila do Conde to Esposende on the Portuguese Coastal Camino: 24.1 km, 56 m up and 68 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 24.1
- ascent
- 56 m
- descent
- 68 m
- highest point
- 24 m
- lowest point
- 0 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 90 % asphalt, 5 % track and 5 % footpath.
Póvoa de Varzim, beaches, more boardwalks and pine woods, and the estuary of the river Cávado at Fão. The flattest day on any Camino. With a north wind in your face it is harder than the profile suggests.
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 | Vila do Conde | 3 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 3.3 | Póvoa de Varzim | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 17.8 | Apúlia | 3 | bar · pharmacy |
| 21.7 | Fão | 2 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 24.1 | Esposende | 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 Vila do Conde to Esposende?
About 24.1 km along the Camino, with 56 m of total ascent and 68 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Vila do Conde to Esposende stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.5 and 7.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Esposende?
There are 2 albergues in Esposende, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.