Viana do Castelo › Caminha

🗺 Stage Map

📖 Stage Description

From Viana do Castelo, the path follows the Lima riverbank before turning north through coastal hills. The stage passes through Afife, a small village perched between vineyards and the sea, with lovely views over the Atlantic.

Vila Praia de Âncora, a family-friendly seaside resort at the halfway point, offers a fine beach and excellent resupply options. The route then hugs the coast all the way to Moledo and its sand dunes.

Caminha, a fortified town on the banks of the Minho marking the Spanish border, brings the stage to a memorable close. Its arcaded main square and Gothic church make it a stop to linger over.

Walking Conditions

Sun exposure and terrain type over 27,3 km

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📍 Villages and Waypoints

• 0.0km

  Viana do Castelo · Start

  Major city on the Minho, Santa Luzia basilica. All amenities.

  💧 Water🛒 Shops🏕 Accommodations🚉 Train station
• 11.0km

  Afife

  Hilltop village among vineyards with sea views. Bar and water fountain.

  💧 Water🍽 Bar
• 15.2km

  Vila Praia de Âncora

  Seaside resort with a fine beach. Supermarkets and accommodations.

  💧 Water🛒 Supermarkets🏕 Hostel
• 20.0km

  Moledo

  Dune village before the Minho estuary. Small shops.

  💧 Water🛒 Grocery
• 27.3km

  Caminha · End

  Fortified town on the Minho. Arcaded main square, Gothic church, ferry to Spain.

  💧 Water🛒 Shops🏕 Accommodations🍽 Restaurants

⚠ Good to Know

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  Terrain

  Coastal hills and footpaths

  Moderate to high elevation gain

  Fine views over the Atlantic and the Minho
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  Water points

  Viana do Castelo (km 0) · Afife (km 11) · Vila Praia de Âncora (km 15) · Moledo (km 20) · Caminha (km 27)