Stage Porto to Labruge

The Portuguese Coastal Way of the Camino starts in the majestic Porto Cathedral. The first day is a long journey that allows pilgrims to leave the city by following the coastline line. After descending into Ribeira do Douro, the path seeks the coast and heads north. The initial stretch passes through the city of Matosinhos, an important fishing port and a culinary paradise for seafood lovers. From there on, the landscape becomes much more natural and spectacular. The route follows a series of wooden walkways that wind over the dune system, protecting it and offering pilgrims privileged access to Atlantic beaches. It's a flat and very pleasant walk, with the sound of waves and sea breeze as constant companions. The path passes through small fishing villages in an area of great beauty. The final stage ends in Labruge, a small coastal parish that offers the necessary tranquility for the first rest of the pilgrim, a perfect place to absorb the ocean's beauty and prepare for the next stages.