Vila do Conde is a small town on the Atlantic Ocean coast, about 25 km from Porto. The metro (Line A, the blue line) runs from Porto to Vila do Conde.
The first written record of the town Vila do Conde dates back to 953 AD. However, research shows that a settlement existed here as far back as the Iron Age.
In Vila do Conde, I stayed at the guesthouse Residencial Princesa do Ave.
The town of Vila do Conde is very charming, with a beautiful waterfront, a lighthouse, a fort, and several old churches. It’s very pleasant to walk along the promenade in the evening before sunset. Many people are active at this time – running, cycling, boating, and practicing yoga. People stroll and relax.
View of Vila do Conde from the bridge
The Santa Clara Monastery, founded in 1318. The monastery building was constructed in 1777.
The Santa Clara Aqueduct was built between 1626 and 1714, consisting of 999 arches stretching over 4 kilometers. In my photo, only a small section of the aqueduct is visible.
Vasco da Gama Square
Igreja Matriz de São João Baptista – Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist
Capela de Nosso Senhor da Agonia
Igreja da Misericórdia
A 16th-century ship
A sculpture in D. João II Square. This square features a giant sundial.
Boats and seagulls
The Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia stands gracefully on the rocky Atlantic shore, bathed in warm sunlight. Its simple whitewashed walls and red-tiled roof contrast beautifully with the blue sky and sea. A lighthouse can be seen in the distance, adding to the peaceful coastal atmosphere surrounding this charming chapel.
The Farolim do Molhe Norte de Vila do Conde lighthouse stands proudly at the end of a rocky breakwater, its distinctive red and white stripes contrasting against the deep blue sea and sky. Fishermen can be seen casting their lines nearby, adding life to the serene coastal scene. This lighthouse guides ships safely along the Atlantic coast of Vila do Conde.
Forte de São João Baptista de Vila do Conde – Construction of the fort began in 1570.
The sun sets gently over the calm Atlantic Ocean, casting a shimmering golden path across the water. Soft clouds scatter across the sky, glowing warmly in the fading light. The quiet beach with scattered rocks adds to the serene and peaceful atmosphere of this beautiful coastal sunset.
Portugal
Porto
Hotels
- Residencial Princesa do Ave, Vila do Conde
- Baixinho Guest House, Vila Praia de Âncora
- Hotel Terra Linda, Viana do Castelo
- River Zen House, Esposende
Towns
Camino Portuguese
- Camino Portuguese – Day One – Porto — Vila do Conde
- Camino Portuguese – Day two – Vila do Conde – Esposende
- Camino Portuguese – Day three – Esposende – Viana do Castelo
- Camino Portuguese — Day Four — Viana do Castelo — Vila Praia de Âncora 17.5 km
- Camino Portuguese – Day Five – Vila Praia de Âncora – A Guarda 14 km
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