Origin
Destination
Distance
33.00 km
Duration
11.00 h
Difficulty
Baja
Descent
140 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Stage of the Route of Father Sarmiento, maritime and land pilgrimage through the Rías Baixas inspired by the travels of the Benedictine friar Martín Sarmiento (18th century). Departure from Cambados, capital of Albariño wine and historical site with the spectacular Praza de Fefiñáns. The route crosses the bridge of A Illa, the only land link of the island with the mainland, to A Illa de Arousa, inhabited island of the National Park of the Atlantic Islands with pristine beaches and rich seafood tradition.
The stage from São João da Madeira to Porto is a 33km long journey that gently descends into the monumental city of Porto. The route starts at São João da Madeira (150m) and follows a predominantly descending profile, with some undulations, until the city of Porto (10m). The route passes through a rural and solitary landscape which contrasts with the approaching great city. It is an enjoyable walk that allows you to appreciate the scenery and arrive in time to explore the destination city. Arrival in Porto, with its impressive historic center, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and famous wine cellars, is a spectacular final stage. This stage combines gentle exercise with rich historical experience, a perfect balance on the Portuguese Way.
Last updated: 15/05/2026
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Cambados o A Illa de Arousa.
Parador de Cambados
Enoturismo y Bodega Lagar de Costa
O Lar Da Avoa
San Marcos
A Mariña
Hotel - Restaurante Casa Rosita
Hotel Herbiña
Hotel O Lagar
Os Pazos Hotel
Ribeira de Fefiñanes
Villaprado
Hotel El Duende
Hotel Europa
Hotel Real Cambados
A Cabana de Pado
A CALZADA
A Carón de Fefiñáns
A casa das Ficas
APARTAMENTO A CHILENA
Apartamento Arribar, en el centro de Cambados
Apartamento Brisas do Albariño
apartamento centrico cambados
Apartamento con vistas en Cambados
Apartamento Curros Enríquez
Apartamento estudio en Cambados Fefiñanes
Apartamento I Playa
Apartamento II Playa
Apartamento Saudade
Apartamento TERRAS VELLAS
Apartamento Turístico en el Centro de Cambados
Apartamento VIÑA SOBREIRA
Apartamentos Casa Cabana
Apto Solpor, terraza y parking
Aronda Cambados apartamento céntrico VUT-PO-OO9378
As Rosas Apartamentos turísticos
ATICO B&P CAMBADOS
Ático en el Centro de Cambados
Ático Mar del Salnés
Ático Musical
Atico Praia Cambados
Avenida de Vilariño 18
Bournacell 16
Cambados Apartamento VUT-PO-TU986D
Casa A Pastora
Casa amplia frente a la playa
Casa Beatriz
Casa Bolboretas
Casa Cardona
Casa Chichirica
CASA DA MADRIÑA
Casa da Muiñeira
Casa das Roma
Casa De Grande
Casa dos Maza
Casa la Torre
CASA LAS PALMERAS
Casa Mariñeira Lourdes
Casa Príncipe 12
Casa Valvanera
Casa Vionta
Casita con encanto entre viñedos
Céntrico, amplio y bonito apartamento en Cambados
Chalet Vacacional Salnés Sur con PISCINA
Dúplex
El Legado de Acha
El mirador de Mila II en el corazón del Salnes VUT-PO-14731
El Rincón de Cambados
Fisga
Fogar da Peixeira
GALIHOST - Apartamento en el casco histórico de Cambados
GALIHOST - Apartamento frente al mar en Cambados
GALIHOST - Apartamentos Raios de Luz
GALIHOST - Casa con vistas al mar en Cambados
GALIHOST - Céntrico apartamento con parking en Cambados
GALIHOST - La Casita de Chocolate
GALIHOST - Piso con parking en pleno centro de Cambados
GALIHOST - Villa con piscina en Cambados
House with spectacular view over Cambados and the sea
La Casa De Roma
La Casita del abuelo Javi
Los Campos
Luma, apartamento con terraza
MAR DE FORA
Marismas do Umia - Apartamentos Turísticos
O Castro Apartamentos
O PISIÑO
Os Píos, nuevo y céntrico
Pazo a Capitana
Pisiño de San Roque
Piso de la pala
Piso en el paseo marítimo de Cambados
Piso Irman
PISO RECIEN REFORMADO
Preciosa casa de piedra en Cambados
Precioso chalet en Cambados
Sailor House
SUNSHINE
Villavilas
Vistas con terraza VUT-PO-10146
Vistas Mar de Fefiñáns
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