Distance
24.4km
Ascent
236m
Walking time
6 h 15 min
Stage 5 / 12 · Camino Portugués Coastal · Galicia
Caminha Mougás
The Caminha–A Guarda boat depends on the tide: check the timetable the day before.
Caminha to Mougás: 24.4 km, 236 m of ascent and 211 m of descent, about 6 h 15 min on foot. Stage 5 of 12 on the Camino Portugués Coastal. All stages · Camino Portugués Coastal · Where to stay in Mougás
km
24.4Ascent
236mDescent
211mWalking time
6 h 15 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile24.4 km · ↑236 m · ↓211 m · max 51 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
Boat crossing of the Minho to A Guarda, a fishing town with the Celtic hillfort of Santa Trega (views over the estuary). The Oia coast with the 12th-century Cistercian monastery of Santa María, lashed by the sea, to Mougás.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caminha | 0 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergue |
| A Guarda | 5 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Oia | 17 | 15 m | BarAlbergue |
| Mougás · Places to stay | 24.6 | 20 m | BarAlbergue |
A Guardakm 5 · 8
Hotel Vila da Guarda
HotelHotel Bruselas
HotelWhere to stay in Mougás
Budiño de Serraseca
House / apartmentCosta verde
Hotel
Hotel Glasgow
Hotel
Hotel O Peñasco
HotelFAQ
How long from Caminha to Mougás?
About 6 h 15 min at a normal pace, over 24.6 km with 15 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Mougás?
Our guide lists 6 places, from €14 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 15 m up and 5 m down; the highest point is 51 m.
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