Camino Portugués Coastal: Full Route Breakdown & Day-by-Day Stages

Below is a day-by-day breakdown of my Camino Portugués Coastal route, including the real distances, elevation, terrain notes, and accommodations from my journey. This route mixes coastal boardwalks, seaside towns, and quieter inland sections, and this overview should help you understand the flow of the trail. If you’re preparing your own pilgrimage, these stats give a clear picture of what each stage is like.

For details on packing and general planning, see the packing list and guide or see the Accommodation & Expenses Report here.

Interested in doing both the Camino and Kumano Kodo? Check out my Dual Pilgrim Program Blog Post.

Day 1 — Porto → Póvoa de Varzim

Distance: 40 km

Elevation gain: 143 m

Duration: 7 hr 38 min (9 hr 25 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Challenging

Accommodation: Sardines and Friends Hostel

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Day 2 — Póvoa de Varzim → Amorosa

Distance: 37.81 km

Elevation gain: 135 m

Duration: 7 hr 3 min (8 hr 21 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Challenging

Accommodation: Hotel Areias Claras

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Day 3 — Amorosa → Vila Praia de Âncora

Distance: 29.46 km

Elevation gain: 190 m

Duration: 5 hr 31 min (6 hr 30 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Villa Ribeiro

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Day 4 — Vila Praia de Âncora → A Guarda

Distance: 17.1 km

Elevation gain: 63 m

Duration: 3 hr 7 min (4 hr 30 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Accommodation: Albergue O Peirao

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Day 5 — A Guarda → Baiona

Distance: 31.29 km

Elevation gain: 411 m

Duration: 5 hr 49 min (6 hr 27 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Hostel Albergue Baionamar

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Day 6 — Baiona → Vigo

Distance: 28.39 km

Elevation gain: 228 m

Duration: 5 hr 9 min (6 hr 25 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Hotel Panton

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Day 7 — Vigo → Pontevedra

Distance: 35.52 km

Elevation gain: 655 m

Duration: 6 hr 33 min (7 hr 39 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Dpaso, Urban Hotel

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Day 8 — Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis

Distance: 22.84 km

Elevation gain: 277 m

Duration: 4 hr 8 min (4 hr 52 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Albergue Agarimo

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Day 9 — Caldas de Reis → Cruces

Distance: 27.38 km

Elevation gain: 363 m

Duration: 5 hr 2 min (5 hr 48 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Hard

Accommodation: Camiño da Vieira

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Day 10 — Cruces → Santiago de Compostela

Distance: 17.76 km

Elevation gain: 410 m

Duration: 3 hr 9 min (3 hr 30 min w/ breaks)

Difficulty: Intermediate

Accommodation: Nest Style Santiago

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