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Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Beach loop from Santa Clara

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Vila Do Conde

Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Beach loop from Santa Clara

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4.7

(143)

616

hikers

Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Beach loop from Santa Clara

06:45

26.0km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Paisagem Protegida Regional do Litoral de Vila do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.51 km

Mindelo Dunes Boardwalk

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Caution: some planks are loose and can lift, tripping hazard

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8.11 km

Artistic Mosaic House

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Restaurante Salitre - nice tavern with sea views.

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8.17 km

Vila Chã Beach

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In Vila Chã, a small seaside resort north of Porto, you can breathe in the sea air and drink a beer. The beaches are deserted, as usual in May.

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8.44 km

Scarecrow Art Installation at Mindelo Beach

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Here the pilgrims are warmly welcomed

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9.29 km

São Paio Chapel

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This little one is located on a hill facing the sea. It is dedicated to San Pelayo and dates from the 17th century, although the entrance façade is from 1885, in Renaissance style.

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9.36 km

Labruge Bridge at the mouth of the Onda River

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This pedestrian bridge is located over the mouth of the Onda river, on Labruge beach. Normally, in addition to seagulls, there are also ducks. On clear days it is worth a visit to watch the sunset.

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10.7 km

Wooden Boardwalk of the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve

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21.2 km

Beach

26.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

9.68 km

3.57 km

2.08 km

598 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

7.07 km

5.76 km

3.32 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 27 July

24°C

18°C

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Comments

October 23, 2023,2023-10-23 PK Jakobsweg Tag 2

The day started wet, so we waited until it drizzled.😃
But then it stopped and the sun shone in the afternoon.
Today it was mostly wooden walkways again, very nice. To run. However, it was interrupted by a river. The poor cyclists who have to push through the deep sand.
The most beautiful experience of the day: there was a …

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May 11, 2023,JAKOBSWEG - von PORTO nach SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - Tag 2 - Von Labruge nach Póvoa de Varzim

This morning we took our time, because the route ahead of us was supposed to be quite short and flat. The night was wonderfully quiet and therefore very relaxing. Already at the beginning of this stage my heart was rejoicing. Wooden planks, wonderfully blooming dunes to the left and right of the path, a deep blue, happy sea and plenty …

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April 13, 2023,Lavra-Povoa de Varzim

Today we almost only had beautiful paths along the sea. Welcome lunch break in beautiful Vila do Conde and super comfortable pilgrim accommodation in Povoa de Varzim. Feet still do 😅

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April 15, 2023,3. Etappe Angeiras - Póvoa de Varzim

It was foggy and cool this morning. But that didn't last long and then the Caminho showed its good side with the most beautiful weather. The path was also of the finest quality, 90% wooden footbridge, is great to walk on. All in all it went great, except for the planned accommodation, the renovated ones. But all is well that …

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April 23, 2024,Lavra- Póvoa de Varzim - Aguçadoura

Blue sky, bright sunshine... It's just wonderful to start the day like this. We continued on wooden walkways and tracks, always along the coast. A fresh wind brought the necessary cooling. We reached Vila Do Conde. Here you can either continue along the coastal path or take the route through the interior. We decided on the first option. Up to …

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Vila Chã Beach – São Paio Beach loop from Santa Clara

Mindelo Dunes Boardwalk

Artistic Mosaic House

Vila Chã Beach

Scarecrow Art Installation at Mindelo Beach

São Paio Chapel

São Paio Beach

Labruge Bridge at the mouth of the Onda River

Wooden Boardwalk of the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve

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