Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
Stage of the Camino del Mar through the region of Ortegal, one of the most spectacular of the Galician Atlantic coast. The 27 km link Porto de Espasante with Cariño, crossing cliffs, coves and the coastal mountain range of Capelada, where some of the highest cliffs of continental Europe are located (more than 600 m vertical drop to the sea). Cariño is a fishing port with a long whaling tradition, in front of Cape Ortegal, one of the cardinal points of the Atlantic.
The first stage of the Portuguese Coastal Way is a 27km journey that follows the Atlantic coast. The path starts in Porto (10m) and follows a mainly flat profile with a gentle ascent towards Vila do Conde (10m). The route passes beaches and fishing villages. It's an enjoyable walk, allowing you to appreciate the landscape and the tranquility of the surroundings. The arrival at Vila do Conde, a beautiful city at the mouth of the Ave River, is a stage with charm. This stage combines gentle exercise with rich historical and scenic experience, a perfect balance in the Portuguese Coastal Way.
Last updated: 15/05/2026
Where to Sleep
Accommodations in this Stage
Find the perfect place for your rest in Porto de Espasante o Cariño.
Hostal Restaurante La Cepa
Hotel Cabo Ortegal
Pension Restaurante Cantábrico
Hotel A Pedra
1ª LÍNEA DE PLAYA, VISTAS AL MAR Y MUY CÉNTRICO.
Acogedor piso en Cariño
Apartamento La Ilusión - Cariño
Apartamento Sanchola
Apartamentos Monte do Limo
Areas Negras. Casas de Fanego.
CASA BERELY
Casa Cuevas
Casa De La Playa
Casa Muñequita
Casita la 'Dore
DISFRUTE DE SUS VACACIONES CON WIFI EN EL PUERTO DE CARIÑo
La casa del balcón
LA CASITA DE ORTEGAL
O SOLPOR
Ortegal Beach & Seacliffs
Os netos de Fina e Tino
Piso primera línea de playa y vistas al mar en Cariño
Puerto Pesquero de Cariño
Río da Cruz
Vila
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