Povoa de Varzim

Camino Portugues

To end of camino
233.7
Altitude
5

Vila do Conde

3.80

Povoa de Varzim

3.80

A Ver-o-Mar

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Hospital
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes
Train
Yes

Povoa is one of Portugal’s most popular seaside resorts, with plenty of hotels, shopping and even casinos to show for it. All were built to support tourists who flock to the nearly 12km of beaches. A rich collection of artifacts relating to Povoa’s rich seafaring history are on display at the Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim.

Notice

The Metro of Porto Line B (Linha da Póvoa) terminates here. 

The Road

The entirety of the walk between Póvoa and A Ver-o-Mar can be done along the coast, following the shoreline. Shortly before arriving in A Ver-o-Mar the signs are unclear. If you get to a large soccer field (no grass) you want it to be on your right, but it will likely be on your left. If it is on your right, the way is across a small bridge. If it is on your left, simply turn left at the end of the field and keep on straight, across a different bridge but one which will likewise take you across a small sandy stretch into A Ver-o-Mar.

City Map

Comments

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Need more drinking water, once you are on 12.4 KM boardwalk there are a few WCs. But no drinking water. Watch your water especially on hot day like today.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Very nice hotel , book early as we got a nice room with breakfast for under $80. The rate the day we checked in was $230 . Beds are great, shower is great. What more could you ask. A grocery store just a few steps away. We bought a bottle of wine but did not have a cork screw and the young man at the store opened it for us..

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Café in the city center near metro and Camino. Open early, before 8:00. Extensive menu including American style egg breakfasts, with English menu. Lots of options. Great coffee and friendly service.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Not far off coastal route. Maybe 3 blocks? Nice people. We have a room for 3people. There are 2 bunk beds in private room. Private shower, hot water and loads of water pressure! A definite must!! Only 53 euros

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Good value Hotel right in the city centre.

All Caminos App User (not verified)

I didn’t see any water fountains on the Camino from Póvoa de Varzim to Eposende - you will need to ask for a refill in cages

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Super easy booking and arrival. Clean, basically on the beach. Right on Camino. Nice beds with privacy curtains and a nice terrace to hang out in. Kitchen and hand washing area. Towels provided.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft, die ich sehr gerne weiterempfehle.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Casa fragosa costs 18 €, but had sheets, blankets and towels, plus a super cute location right by the beach.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

After the center right by the beach comes the restaurant 'Palador'. They had great service and amzing portuguese food, including fresh fish and scampis.