Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 15
Vilarinho to Barcelos
Vilarinho to Barcelos on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 27.0 km, 366 m up and 386 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 27.0
- ascent
- 366 m
- descent
- 386 m
- highest point
- 151 m
- lowest point
- 10 m
- difficulty
- hard
Surface: 84 % asphalt, 15 % track and 1 % footpath.
A lovely rural day, with stretches of old paved road and the Romanesque church of São Pedro de Rates. Barcelos has its medieval bridge over the river Cávado and the famous rooster, a symbol of Portugal with a legend about a pilgrim wrongly accused.
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 | Vilarinho | 2 | bar · shop · ATM |
| 7.1 | Arcos | — | bar |
| 20.8 | Pereira | — | bar |
| 23.1 | Carvalhal | 1 | bar · pharmacy |
| 27.0 | Barcelos | 5 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM |
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 Vilarinho to Barcelos?
About 27.0 km along the Camino, with 366 m of total ascent and 386 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Vilarinho to Barcelos 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 Barcelos?
There are 5 albergues in Barcelos, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.