Origin
Destination
Distance
31.00 km
Duration
10.33 h
Difficulty
Media
Ascent
30 m
Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Leaving behind the monumental Coimbra, this long stage enters the Bairrada region. The route is a continuous up and down through a landscape of forests and vineyards. It's a day of great beauty and physical demand. Arrival in Mealhada, famous for its roasted pork, is a gastronomic final stage. This stage puts the pilgrim to the test, but rewards with the beauty of the landscape and Portuguese flavors.
The Coimbra to Mealhada stage is a 31km long journey that ventures into the Bairrada region. The trail starts in Coimbra (20m) and follows an undulating profile with a gentle ascent towards Mealhada (50m). The route traverses a beautiful landscape, with forests and vineyards. It's a demanding walk due to its length, but it rewards with the beauty of its scenery and the tranquility of the surroundings. The arrival in Mealhada, famous for its roasted piglet, is a gastronomic endpoint. This stage combines gentle exercise with a rich gastronomic experience, a perfect balance on the Portuguese Way.
Last updated: 18/08/2025
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Casa A Lavanda - En Venta
Pensión Casa Alvarito
Hotel Carlos I Silgar
Hotel Royal Nayef
Hotel Piramide
Augusta Eco Wellness Resort
BULEZEN URBAN HOSTEL
Gran Talaso Hotel Sanxenxo
Hostal Eden Sanxenxo
Hotel Apartamentos Spa Nanín Playa en Sanxenxo
Hotel Peregrina
Eurostars Isla da Toxa
Hotel Ancora
Hotel Luz de Luna - Portonovo
Hotel Punta Seame
Habitaciones Pontevedra
Hotel Reigosa
Siroco
Varadoiro
Hotel Justo
Hotel Rías Bajas
ALBERGUE ALOXA
Hotel Duna
Hotel Duerming Montalvo Playa
Hostal Nuevo Norat Sanxenxo
Hotel Alda Estación Pontevedra
Hotel La Paloma
Hotel Galaico
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