Santiago Plan

Stage 3 of 13 · Camino Portugués de la Costa

Póvoa de Varzim → Marinhas

Braga District

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
23 km
Time
5 h 33 min
Ascent
+43 m
Descent
−44 m
Difficulty
Easy
Where to sleep in Marinhas
24

Elevation profile

Ascent

+43 m

Descent

−44 m

Altitude

0–15 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

Don't have the credential yet? See where to get one →

Seaside promenades and beaches lead to the bridge over the Cávado at Fão, before you turn inland.

🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Póvoa de Varzim by train, bus, car or plane.

See routes and prices
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🚕 Taxis

Taxi ranks and services near this stage.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

  • Taxi Mar Caminha📞 +351 915 955 827Website

    Cruce del Miño (Caminha ↔ A Guarda) y costa: Oia, Baiona, Vigo, Redondela

    • passengers
    • bikes
    • groups
  • Transfer Taxi📞 +34 600 251 843Website

    Costa: Póvoa, Esposende, Viana, Caminha, A Guarda, Oia, Baiona, Vigo, Redondela

    • passengers
    • luggage
    • airport
    • bikes
    • groups
  • Caminofácil📞 +34 610 798 138Website

    Portugués por la Costa (Oporto → costa → Santiago)

    • passengers
    • luggage
  • Camino CómodoWebsite

    Costa: Baiona, Vigo, Redondela, A Guarda (packs desde Oporto/Baiona)

    • passengers
    • luggage
    • airport
    • bikes
    • groups
Search for taxis in Marinhas →Confirm availability and price by phone. Data © OpenStreetMap.

Hostels on this stage

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 3?
The stage from Póvoa de Varzim to Marinhas is about 23 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 33 min at a moderate pace (23 km and +43 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +43 m of ascent and −44 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as easy difficulty, with about 2 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Marinhas?
We list 5 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Marinhas.

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