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.
Bright Sao Domingos Apartments
Coração de Viana
Casa Manuel Espregueira e Oliveira
CasaJP
Pousada Viana do Castelo
Fábrica do Chocolate | Hotel Chocolataria Museu
Hotel Flôr de Sal
Private Room in Old Town
Axis Viana
Casa Melo Alvim
HOTEL A Ponte
Hotel Laranjeira
A Vianesa - Guest House
Absoluto design hotel
Villa Margarida
Hotel Do Parque
Hotel Jardim Viana do Castelo
Hotel Rali Viana
HI Viana do Castelo – Pousada de Juventude
Albergue de Peregrinos Sao Joao dos Caminhos
Maçã de Eva
Cottage/Villa - Casa d' João Enes Afife Residence - Turismo Rural
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