The city of bridges is waiting for you after approximately 20 kilometers. It is the second
most populated city in Portugal. The Douro River crosses this city. You will enjoy get lost
in this wonderful city because it will allow you discover all the secrets that are hidden in
its streets. Its old city was declared World Heritage Site.
Recommendation Pilgrim
Like in any of the other big cities, it is worthwhile to rest for a day and spend one more
night to enjoy this experience to the most, see the main points of interest and taste its
excellent wines. This is an easy stage for everyone.
Distance and elevation
Stage profile
Route
Itinerary
Km 0 – Inicio
If you start this stage in Grijó you just have to leave this village through the street
that goes next to the monastery and at the end turning right through Rua da Guarda street.
You will go through Sermonde, Asperela and Perosinho and always walk through old roads.
You will cross Negrelos mountain pass to get to Rechousa. Once you get there you will have
to turn left towards Vila Nova de Gaia through Rechousa and Alto das Torres streets. Once
you get to the city center you will have to go through Nova de Gaia, Soares dos Reis and
Avenida da República streets. Then you will have to descend through General Torre street
and then turn left and then right through Particular street You will have to turn left
again to get to Pilar mountain pass.
Then you will have to cross a bridge called D. Luis to get to Porto that is famous due to
all the heritage that it has, all the gardens and its wine. It is the second most
important city in Portugal, just after the capital city, Lisbon. Its old city was declared
World Heritage Site due to its wonderful monuments such as the cathedral, Palácio da Bolsa
Palace, Episcopal Palace and also all the bridges that cross the Douro river, this is the
reason why we call this city the city of bridges.
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