Camino Portugués de la Costa · Stage 5 of 12A Guarda → Oia

A stage of pure Atlantic coast: the path hugs the sea almost the whole way, with waves breaking on your left. It ends in Oia, before its seaside Cistercian monastery. Little shade — protect yourself from sun and wind.

12.8km
↑132m ascent
↓165m descent
4–5 htime
146.2km to Santiago
Moderatedifficulty

Stage elevation profile

48 m3 m
km 0km 6.4km 12.8

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Where to sleep

4 more places to stay on this stage

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Did you know?

Above A Guarda stands Monte de Santa Trega, one of the best-preserved Celtic hillforts (castros) in Galicia. Over 2,000 years ago hundreds of people lived here in round stone houses, overlooking the mouth of the Miño river and Portugal.

At the end of the stage

Water fountainsPharmacySupermarketHealth centre

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