Distance
28.3km
Ascent
267m
Walking time
7 h 15 min
Stage 1 / 11 · Camino Portugués
Porto Vilarinho
Porto to Vilarinho: 28.3 km, 267 m of ascent and 301 m of descent, about 7 h 15 min on foot. Stage 1 of 11 on the Camino Portugués. All stages · Camino Portugués · Where to stay in Vilarinho
km
28.3Ascent
267mDescent
301mWalking time
7 h 15 minDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile28.3 km · ↑267 m · ↓301 m · max 114 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
Departure from Porto cathedral (Sé), through the Ribeira and over the Luís I bridge, leaving the port-wine lodges of Gaia behind. After the industrial outskirts the path opens at Mosteiró and Vilarinho, Minho villages with granaries and vines.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | 0 | 80 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Maia | 12 | 90 m | BarShopPharmacyATM |
| Mosteiró | 18 | 70 m | Bar |
| Vilarinho · Places to stay | 26.9 | 60 m | BarShopAlbergue |
Portokm 0 · 40
Alojamento Local Almada
House / apartmentOporto view
House / apartmentWhere to stay in Vilarinho
Casa Mindela
GuesthouseFAQ
How long from Porto to Vilarinho?
About 7 h 15 min at a normal pace, over 26.9 km with 10 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Vilarinho?
Our guide lists 1 places, from €999 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 10 m up and 30 m down; the highest point is 114 m.
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