Warning
For your safety, do not walk by roads with heavy traffic. Use the official itinerary of the Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago de Compostela, duly certified and signposted.
Route
Portuguese Coastal Way
Average Duration
7 days
Distance
149,5 km
Difficulty
Average Low
Find your way
The Portuguese Coastal Way Portal helps you discovering the heritage, preparing the backpack and planning your way, stage by stage.
10 municipalities, 1 way. The Portuguese Coastal Way
This seafront way, departing from Oporto and leading you through the present municipalities of Matosinhos, Maia, Vila do Conde, Póvoa de Varzim, Esposende, Viana do Castelo, Caminha, Vila Nova de Cerveira and Valença, gained relevance during the Modern Age and, specially, since the 18th century, being used by the coastal populations and by those who arrived to the Portuguese harbours. During this period it was one of the most important routes to reach Santiago de Compostela.
The Municipalities of the WayA way full of history
In the 149,5km of the Portuguese Coastal Way it is possible to visit 440 monuments, wandering through 10 municipalities.
Web Portal & Smartphone Application
Make your own plan and leave nothing unseen.
An interactive map that will guide you through the history along the entire Portuguese Coastal Way.
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