Origin
Destination
Distance
20.80 km
Duration
5.20 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
5 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage is one of the most beautiful and complete sections of the Portuguese Coastal Way. The route combines interior stretches through forests and villages with spectacular sections along the coast. The journey is long and has an undulating profile. The main prize is arriving at Viana do Castelo, one of Portugal's most beautiful cities in the north. Located at the mouth of the Lima River and crowned by the Sanctuary of Saint Lucy, Viana offers a monumental historic quarter, a bustling port, and unforgettable panoramic views. It is a must-see stop.
The stage that unites Marinas with Viana do Castelo is a long but exceptional journey. The route combines sections through the interior, through forests and rural areas, with spectacular stretches along the coast. The path leaves Esposende and enters a landscape of rolling fields and gentle hills. Several small villages are crossed, where traditional Portuguese Minho architecture can be appreciated. The terrain is a continuous up and down, but without extreme slopes. The second part of the stage returns to the coast, offering spectacular views of the ocean. Walking along paths that border cliffs and crossing several beautiful beaches. Arrival in Viana do Castelo is the climax point. The city is situated in a privileged enclave, at the mouth of the Lima River and protected by the Monte de Santa Luzia. Its historic center is a maze of charming streets with Renaissance and Manueline buildings. It's essential to climb either on foot or in funicular to the Sanctuary of Santa Luzia. From its dome, one gets some of the most famous and spectacular panoramic views in all of Portugal.
Last updated: 12/08/2025
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Marinhas o Viana do Castelo.
Absoluto Design Hotel
AP Dona Aninhas
Axis Viana Business & SPA Hotel
Boega Hotel
Casa Melo Alvim - by Unlock Hotels
FeelViana Sport Hotel
Flag Design Hotel
Hotel Fabrica do Chocolate
Hotel Flôr de Sal by The Editory
Pousada de Viana do Castelo
Pousada de Viana do Castelo - Historic Hotel
B&B HOTEL Viana do Castelo
Casa do Ameal
Dona Emília Guesthouse
Hotel do Parque
Hotel Margarida Da Praça
Hotel Rali Viana
Quinta da Bouça d'Arques
HI Viana Castelo - Pousada de Juventude - Hostel
Hotel Areias Claras
Hotel Jardim Viana do Castelo
Hotel Laranjeira
Quinta da Victória by venimar
Rua Grande Hotel
Hotel A Ponte
3 Marias Residence
A Botoeira da Praça guest house
A Vianesa - Guest House
Abraços dos Avós - Casas de aldeia
Alex Point - Guest House
Almeida's House
Alojamento Local Ferros - Duplex
Anjos’home
Apartamento das Malheiras
Atrium Areias
Avenida Viana Boutique Suites
B Apartamentos Castelo
Bright Sao Domingos Apartments
Casa Beira Rio
Casa Colibry
Casa D'Avó Bina Alojamento Local
Casa da Fraga
Casa da Maravilhas
Casa da Reina
Casa de Montedor
Casa de Suelas
Casa do Adro
Casa do Albano
Casa do Cabedelo
Casa do Cato
Casa do Chafariz
Casa do Fontanario em Viana do Castelo
Casa do Nato -Turismo Rural
Casa do Sorrio
Casa Gwendoline - Albergue / Hostel / AL - Caminho da Costa
Casa Manuel Espregueira e Oliveira
Casa Milia Orange
Comfortable House in Marinhas + Garden and Sea View.
Crato Apartments
Dias House
DomLina Luxury House
Dona Emília Guest House & Studio Apartment Building
Enjoy Viana - Guest House
Feel The Ocean Apartment - Praia do Cabedelo
FERREIRA'S HOUSE Viana do Castelo
Front Beach Villa Cabedelo
Gigantones GuestHouse
GuestReady - Casa do Farol
Host Wise - Spacious Modern Beach House - Esposende
Lovely Sunny-House
maison avec piscine et barbecue
MAM HEAT Apartments - Viana City Centre
Maria Veiga Guest House
Marinhas Nature
Morada do Ultramar
MyStay - Pool Barbecue Wifi
O Cantinho do Arnaldo
Paradis bleu
Pé Na Duna - beachfront apartment
PEARL by Balgrid
Pensao O Laranjeira
Penthouse at Cabedelo Beach with Ocean View
Private Villas & Boutique Hotel - Casa Da Brêa
Quarto em Viana do Castelo
Quarto/Suite de Charme
Quercia Houses in Viana do Castelo
Quinta da Boa Viagem
Quinta da Ponte
QUINTA DO CAMBEIRO
Quinta do Monteverde
Quinta do Paco d'Anha
Quinta do Penedo Real
Quinta do Vale do Monte
Quinta Dom Sapo - Agroturismo
Quinta dos Avós
RACIA Lodges - Apartment
RR Residence
Senhora dos Mares - Apartment in Ribeira
Spacious Apt. at Viana's Top Location
Suite em Viana do Castelo
Sunshine Apartment - Modern Ap Near the Beach
Viana beach apartment
Viana Urban Glamour
Villa Litoral
Villa Margarida
Wild Glamping Portugal com jacuzzi privado relax by Serra de Arga waterfalls, Viana do Castelo
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