Stage 2: Vila Chã – Póvoa de Varzim

Depending on where you start your day from, we suggest the center of this village to venture to the beach. Follow the walkway to the beach and you’ll be back on the Way to Santiago.

Right at the bridge, and past it, spend some time looking at this natural reservoir with many animals and flora protected in this area.

Along the way you need to keep an eye out for sand because of the wind. For those who have good legs to keep on the path they may not even suffer much from this situation. However, walking through the sand is a little torture for anyone. From the top the view is beautiful, though.

This wonderful town on the Portuguese coast is a reminiscence of a small village where everyone knows each other. To arrive here is to stop to look at the sea, for a few moments, and to be dazzled by the small details of this town. It also has several hostels if your legs start to weigh you down, like the “Eça Agora” A calm and safe port. We are welcomed by the majestic convent of Santa Clara, an imperial and future hotel to enjoy in Vila do Conde.

The arrival in Póvoa de Varzim takes place right after Vila do Conde. We are greeted by a new architecture, with a different life pulsating compared to the rest of the journey so far. The municipal hostel, São José de Ribamar, is facilitated by one of the friendliest people along the entire path. A unique character.