Distance
24.1km
Ascent
46m
Walking time
5 h 45 min
Stage 2 / 12 · Camino Portugués Coastal
Vila do Conde Esposende
Vila do Conde to Esposende: 24.1 km, 46 m of ascent and 59 m of descent, about 5 h 45 min on foot. Stage 2 of 12 on the Camino Portugués Coastal. All stages · Camino Portugués Coastal · Where to stay in Esposende
km
24.1Ascent
46mDescent
59mWalking time
5 h 45 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile24.1 km · ↑46 m · ↓59 m · max 25 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
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History and what to see
Póvoa de Varzim, a resort and fishing town, and the endless beaches of Aguçadoura and Apúlia, with windmills by the sea. Esposende, at the mouth of the Cávado, has a 17th-century fort and a riverside promenade.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila do Conde · Places to stay | 0 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Póvoa de Varzim | 4 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Apúlia | 18 | 10 m | BarShopAlbergue |
| Esposende · Places to stay | 24.2 | 10 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Vila do Condekm 0 · 12
Apartamento Soares
House / apartment
Hotel Brazão
HotelWhere to stay in Esposende
Torres de Ofir
House / apartment
Estalagem Zende
Hotel
Slow Stay
Hotel
Hotel Suave Mar
HotelFAQ
How long from Vila do Conde to Esposende?
About 5 h 45 min at a normal pace, over 24.2 km with 5 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Esposende?
Our guide lists 9 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 5 m up and 5 m down; the highest point is 25 m.
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