Distance
27.5km
Ascent
169m
Walking time
7 h
Stage 1 / 12 · Camino Portugués Coastal
Porto Vila do Conde
Porto to Vila do Conde: 27.5 km, 169 m of ascent and 244 m of descent, about 7 h on foot. Stage 1 of 12 on the Camino Portugués Coastal. All stages · Camino Portugués Coastal · Where to stay in Vila do Conde
km
27.5Ascent
169mDescent
244mWalking time
7 hDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile27.5 km · ↑169 m · ↓244 m · max 114 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
From Porto’s Sé, past the Douro mouth and the Felgueiras lighthouse, along the Matosinhos promenade and the wooden boardwalks over the dunes to Vila do Conde, with its 999-arch aqueduct and the Santa Clara convent.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | 0 | 80 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Matosinhos | 7 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergue |
| Angeiras | 18 | 10 m | BarAlbergue |
| Vila do Conde · Places to stay | 28 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Portokm 0 · 40
Alojamento Local Almada
House / apartmentOporto view
House / apartmentWhere to stay in Vila do Conde
Albergue Casa da Laura
House / apartment
Apartamento Soares
House / apartment
Hotel Brazão
Hotel
A Rendilheira Boutique Hotel
HotelFAQ
How long from Porto to Vila do Conde?
About 7 h at a normal pace, over 28 km with 0 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Vila do Conde?
Our guide lists 12 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 0 m up and 70 m down; the highest point is 114 m.
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