Stage 3

Stage 3: Barcelos → Ponte de Lima

Hard
34 km ~8.5 hours ↑450m ↓430m

About This Stage

The longest and most challenging stage. Arrive in Ponte de Lima — Portugal's oldest town — with its stunning Roman bridge over the Lima river. Many pilgrims split this stage.

Terrain

Hilly terrain, river valleys, forest tracks

Highlights

Longest stage on the route

Ponte de Lima — oldest town in Portugal

Roman bridge

Stage Details

34 km
Distance
~8.5h
Est. Time
450m
Elevation Gain
430m
Elevation Loss
✓ Albergue
✓ ATM
✓ Pharmacy

Stage Map

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Weather Forecast

Barcelos

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16°C

Thunderstorm

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12°–16°C 18.5mm 18km/h

Today

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16°

12°

Mon

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18°

13°

Tue

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17°

11°

Wed

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18°

10°

Thu

🌫️

17°

Ponte de Lima

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16°C

Thunderstorm

⛈️ Avoid
12°–16°C 22.4mm 18km/h

Today

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16°

12°

Mon

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18°

13°

Tue

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18°

11°

Wed

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19°

11°

Thu

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17°

10°

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Ponte de Lima → Rubiães

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