Atlantic Coastal Route - self guided walking holiday

Day 1 - Day of arrival - Porto

On arrival at Porto airport, you will be transferred to the Neya Hotel in Porto (c.20-minutes’ drive). There will be a welcome briefing on arrival at your hotel.

Located directly on the waterfront of Porto's Ribeirinha area, the Neya Hotel is housed in a former convent. This historic building has been refurbished keeping many of its original features. There are 124 air-conditioned rooms including standard and deluxe rooms and suites, each with an ensuite bathroom (shower), TV, safety deposit box and complimentary WiFi. Guest facilities include a restaurant, skybar with a panoramic view over the Douro River, day Spa and garden.

Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 2 - Póvoa de Varzim to Apúlia

Self-guided linear walk from Póvoa de Varzim to Apúlia (14km | Elevation +87m) - your luggage will be transferred to the next property.

Overnight at Apúlia Praia Hotel, Apúlia. Set 300 metres (5-minutes’ walk) from the beach, the Apúlia Praia is a 3-star hotel which offers modern comforts. The rooms are air conditioned and have a bathroom (bath and/or shower and hairdryer), satellite TV, safe deposit box, telephone, complimentary WiFi and some rooms have a balcony. A buffet breakfast is served in the spacious restaurant, which serves Portuguese cuisine and there is an inviting lobby bar. Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 3 - Apúlia to Esposende

Self-guided linear walk from Apúlia to Esposende (8km | Elevation +33m) - your luggage will be transferred to the next property.

Overnight at Suave Mar Hotel, Esposende. The Suave Mar is a 3-star hotel located opposite the Cavado River and backed by the Atlantic ocean. There is a sandy beach within 400 yards and the hotel is within easy reach of shops, bars and restaurants. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and a restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms have a bathroom (bath and/or shower and hairdryer), satellite TV, safe deposit box, complimentary WiFi and seating area. Some offer a mini-bar and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 4 - Esposende to Castelo de Neiva

Self-guided linear walk from Esposende to Castelo de Neiva (13km | Elevation +97m) - your luggage will be transferred to the next property.

Overnight at Quinta do Monteverde, Castelo de Neiva. Quinta do Monteverde is a 17th century Manor house built on a former wine estate and is more reminiscent of an intimate resort than a hotel. Located just 1km from the Atlantic ocean, the grounds of this walled estate are beautifully maintained and there is a swimming pool and tennis court as well as areas just to sit and relax. There is also a shared lounge with a billiards table, library and an honesty bar. In Castelo do Neiva, there is a long stretch of sandy beach (6km) with sand dunes just 5-minutes’ drive (or 25minute walk) from this charming property. Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 5 - Castelo de Neiva to Viana do Castelo

Self-guided linear walk from Castelo de Neiva to Viana do Castelo (14km | Elevation +90m) - your luggage will be transferred to the next property.

Overnight at Casa Melo Alvim, Viana do Castelo. The delightful Casa Melo Alvim enjoys a privileged location in the historic centre of Viana do Castelo. Originally built in 1509, this elegant property (the ancestral home of the Melo Alvim family) has been sensitively remodelled, expanded and modernised to create a beautiful hotel of character with just 20 air-conditioned rooms, which offers accommodation of the highest standard. Attention to detail is apparent throughout, from the beautiful decoration to the excellent service provided. Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 6 - Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora

Self-guided linear walk from Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora (19km | Elevation +146m) - your luggage will be transferred to the next property.

Overnight at Meira Hotel, Vila Praia de Âncora. Situated in the Vila Praia de Âncora valley, the 4-star Meira Hotel is only 200m (c.2-minutes’ walk) from the beach and the Atlantic ocean. The property has 52 elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms, all with a bathroom (bath and/or shower), satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safety deposit box and wooden floors. There is a restaurant, bar, sun terrace and swimming pool. The sandy beach of Vila Praia de Âncora extends 15km from the fishing port over to the Âncora River which reaches the coast and then descends through the Serra de Arga hills, an attractive natural environment, which offers great conditions for walking. The southern area, accessed over a wooden walkway, has stretches of deserted spaces, surrounded by protected sand dunes. Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 7 - Vila Praia de Âncora to Caminha

Self-guided linear walk from Vila Praia de Âncora to Caminha (9.5km | Elevation +59m)

Overnight at Porta do Sol Hotel, Caminha. The Porta do Sol is a 4-star superior hotel, located in the Minho area between the Santa Tecla Mountains and the Minho River, and offers some stunning views. Set in Caminha, the property is 11-minutes’ walk from the beach and has two outdoor pools, tennis court, gardens, panoramic restaurant, piano bar and a spa with a hot-water circuit, Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. There are 92 air-conditioned rooms, all with a bathroom (bath and/or shower), complimentary WiFi, TV and balcony overlooking the river or mountains. Overnight accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis. Please note that the hotels may change due to availability at the time of booking.

Day 8 - Day of departure

After breakfast, private transfer from Caminha to Porto airport (c. 1-hour) for your flight home.