First stages

Matosinhos → Vila do Conde → Esposende

57 km in 3 days - easing into the Camino rhythm, step by step.

Morning sea mist, long stretches of boardwalks, dunes, cobblestones, and sand. The coastal sun burns through by noon, and those cool breezes feel like a blessing. Trees are rare out here, so shade becomes its own kind of treasure.

Loving the flow of beach towns, the steady horizon, and the mix of pilgrims from all over the world finding their pace, many walking this shorter route for the first time.

Buen Camino to us all.Read more