Camino Portugués Coastal - Day 3: Amorosa to Vila Praia de Âncora
The day started off confusing. Following the Camino Ninja app, we ended up on the beach but couldn’t find the trail. The map pointed us into the bush, but the path was hidden by overgrown bushes and fallen trees. It took me a while to figure out where to go.
Thankfully, today’s distance wasn’t as long as the past couple of days, but the hard-to-find trail and heavy downpours made things challenging. The route passed through more towns and cities inland, with fewer scenic views.
Walking into Vila Praia de Âncora, the uneven cobblestone roads were tough on the feet. Our accommodation looked like a regular house, and without the sign, we might have missed it. It was self-check-in, and we even stamped our own credentials. We lucked out and had the whole place to ourselves—the big kitchen and living area made for a relaxing night.
Route Overview
Distance: 29.46 km (Hotel Areias Claras → Villa Ribeiro)
Total elevation gain: 190 m
Duration: 5 hr 31 min (with breaks 6 hr 30 min)
Difficulty: Hard
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Villa Ribeiro (Reserved via Agoda) — €25
Food: €22.77
