{"id":1051,"date":"2026-10-28T17:36:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T16:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/central-route\/stages\/albergaria-a-velha-sao-joao-da-madeira\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:01:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:01:16","slug":"albergaria-a-velha-sao-joao-da-madeira","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/central-route\/stages\/albergaria-a-velha-sao-joao-da-madeira\/","title":{"rendered":"Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Route of the Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira stage (28.8 km)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long stage with ups and downs, passing through Albergaria-a-Nova, Pinheiro da Bemposta and its historic centre, <a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/oliveira-de-azemeis\/\">Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is<\/a> and Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es. The landscape of the <a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/central-route\/\">Portuguese Camino Central Route<\/a> becomes urban and industrial as you approach <a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/sao-joao-da-madeira\/\">S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira<\/a>, the city of shoes and hats. The stage is 28.8 km (17.9 miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline Cool-Content-Timeline\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-243741ab-a59f-48e9-9f29-907c7cb284cc\"><style>.cool-timeline-block-243741ab-a59f-48e9-9f29-907c7cb284cc .cool-vertical-timeline-body{--ctlb-content-alignment: left;--ctlb-icon-color: #ffcc00;--ctlb-date-color: #003888;--ctlb-line-color: #003888;--ctlb-icon-bg: #003888;--ctlb-story-border-color: #ffcc00;}<\/style><div class=\"cool-vertical-timeline-body ctlb-wrapper ctlb-new-design one-sided left\"><div class=\"cool-timeline-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>KM 0<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/albergaria-a-velha\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/albergaria-a-velha-portuguese-camino-1024x707.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Albergaria-a-Velha, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/albergaria-a-velha-portuguese-camino-1024x707.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/albergaria-a-velha-portuguese-camino-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/albergaria-a-velha-portuguese-camino-768x530.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/albergaria-a-velha-portuguese-camino-1536x1060.webp 1536w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/albergaria-a-velha-portuguese-camino.webp 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/albergaria-a-velha\/\">Albergaria-a-Velha<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Leave from the town hall square, passing the B\u00f4a Vista mansion, with an octagonal tower.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\">Roundabout of the Virgin of Socorro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">After a eucalyptus wood; you follow a local road and then another dirt track.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\">Level crossing on the Vouga line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Unbarriered; shortly before Albergaria-a-Nova.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>6.5 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/albergaria-a-nova\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-albergaria-a-nova-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Albergaria-a-Nova, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-albergaria-a-nova-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-albergaria-a-nova-portuguese-camino-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-albergaria-a-nova-portuguese-camino-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-albergaria-a-nova-portuguese-camino.webp 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/albergaria-a-nova\/\">Albergaria-a-Nova<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Private albergue right on the EN-1. After that you follow Rua Velha, parallel to the road.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/fradelos\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-fradelos-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Fradelos, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-fradelos-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-fradelos-portuguese-camino-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-fradelos-portuguese-camino-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-fradelos-portuguese-camino.webp 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/fradelos\/\">Fradelos<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A place in the parish (freguesia) of Branca; Hostel A Loja do Cantoneiro means a detour of about 600 m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/branca\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/branca-portuguese-camino-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Branca, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/branca-portuguese-camino-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/branca-portuguese-camino-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/branca-portuguese-camino-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/branca-portuguese-camino-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/branca-portuguese-camino.webp 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/branca\/\">Branca<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Acogida Casa Cat\u00f3lico (pilgrim shelter), by donation and for pilgrims only.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>12.0 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/pinheiro-da-bemposta\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Pinheiro da Bemposta, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino.webp 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/pinheiro-da-bemposta\/\">Pinheiro da Bemposta (station)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Station on the Vouga line and caf\u00e9-bakery; you cross the road on a pedestrian footbridge with steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>13.8 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/pinheiro-da-bemposta\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Pinheiro da Bemposta, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-pinheiro-da-bemposta-portuguese-camino.webp 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/pinheiro-da-bemposta\/\">Bemposta (Largo do Pelourinho)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Square with a pillory column (pelourinho), the former centre of the Bemposta municipality; Rua dos Pa\u00e7os do Concelho preserves 16th-century houses with stone doorways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>15.1 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\">Besteiros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">After the hamlet of Cani\u00e7os; a level crossing with barriers and a bridge over the A-1.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\">Stone bridge over the Ul river<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">With an alminha (wayside shrine to the souls in purgatory) on the parapet; you arrive along a cobbled causeway and leave with a steep climb.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>19.7 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/oliveira-de-azemeis\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/oliveira-de-azemeis-portuguese-camino-1024x768.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/oliveira-de-azemeis-portuguese-camino-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/oliveira-de-azemeis-portuguese-camino-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/oliveira-de-azemeis-portuguese-camino-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/oliveira-de-azemeis-portuguese-camino-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/oliveira-de-azemeis-portuguese-camino.webp 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/oliveira-de-azemeis\/\">Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">A city with all services: town hall, Roman milestone of Tiberius and the church of S\u00e3o Miguel. Hotel Dighton and local accommodation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/santiago-de-riba-ul\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-santiago-de-riba-ul-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santiago de Riba-Ul, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-santiago-de-riba-ul-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-santiago-de-riba-ul-portuguese-camino-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-santiago-de-riba-ul-portuguese-camino-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-santiago-de-riba-ul-portuguese-camino.webp 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/santiago-de-riba-ul\/\">Santiago de Riba-Ul and Ponte do Salgueiro<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Medieval Salgueiro bridge with a h\u00f3rreo (granary) on the far side, after another unbarriered level crossing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>24.7 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/vila-de-cucujaes\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-vila-de-cucujaes-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-vila-de-cucujaes-portuguese-camino-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-vila-de-cucujaes-portuguese-camino-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-vila-de-cucujaes-portuguese-camino-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/town-vila-de-cucujaes-portuguese-camino.webp 1200w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/vila-de-cucujaes\/\">Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Albergue municipal de peregrinos do Apeadeiro (2024), in the former halt, 4.1 km from the end.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-right\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\">8\u00aa Avenida shopping centre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Entry into S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira; roundabout with a pond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cp-timeline-content-timeline-child swiper-slide\"><div class=\"timeline-content icon-true \"><div class=\"timeline-block-timeline ctl-row  position-left\"><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-time\"><div class=\"story-time\"><p><strong>28.8 km<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"timeline-block-icon\"><span class=\"timeline-block-render-icon\" style=\"fill:white\"><div class=\"iconpicker-item\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:white;padding:2px\"><svg stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M413.1 222.5l22.2 22.2c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L241 473c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L12.7 278.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.2-22.2c9.5-9.5 25-9.3 34.3.4L184 343.4V56c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h32c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24v287.4l114.8-120.5c9.3-9.8 24.8-10 34.3-.4z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ctl-6 timeline-block-detail\"><div class=\"story-details\"><div class=\"story-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ctlb-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/sao-joao-da-madeira\/\"><img width=\"920\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sao-joao-da-madeira-portuguese-camino-1024x673.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira, on the stage Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 92vw, 420px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sao-joao-da-madeira-portuguese-camino-1024x673.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sao-joao-da-madeira-portuguese-camino-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sao-joao-da-madeira-portuguese-camino-768x504.webp 768w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sao-joao-da-madeira-portuguese-camino-1536x1009.webp 1536w, https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/sao-joao-da-madeira-portuguese-camino.webp 1600w\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ctlb-block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caminosantiagoportugues.com\/en\/towns\/sao-joao-da-madeira\/\">S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira (Largo Lu\u00eds Ribeiro)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ctlb-block-desc wp-block-paragraph\">Circular square in the centre. A shelter with 9 beds at the Santa Casa da Miseric\u00f3rdia (extendable with mattresses).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira: stage guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distance: 28.8 km. Estimated time: 7 h 15 min. Difficulty: medium. Total elevation: 511 m of climb and 400 m of descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings for this stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A long stage (28.8 km) and almost entirely urban: from district to district and on tarmac, with 80% pavements and cobbles.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>You cross the Vouga line several times at unbarriered level crossings; there are few trains, but you must look.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Neglected eucalyptus woods with a lot of undergrowth: fire risk in summer.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Between Besteiros and Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is, on Rua da P\u00f3voa, an arrow beside some gabions forces a sharp right turn: it is easy to miss.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variants and alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Splitting at Albergaria-a-Nova<\/strong>: Sleeping the night before in the private albergue at Albergaria-a-Nova cuts the stage to 22.3 km.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Finishing at Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es<\/strong>: Municipal albergue in the former halt, 4.1 km before S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to see<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pelourinho of Pinheiro da Bemposta<\/strong>: A 16th-century Manueline pillory with armillary spheres, the Cross of Christ and the arms of D. Manuel I; an Im\u00f3vel de Interesse P\u00fablico (property of public interest) since 1933.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Cruzeiro of Pinheiro da Bemposta<\/strong>: A cruceiro from 1604, rebuilt in 1774; a National Monument since 1910.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Milestone of Tiberius (Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is)<\/strong>: A 1st-century Roman milestone next to the Camino, in the city centre.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Siza Vieira bank branch (Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is)<\/strong>: An early work by the architect (1974), 50 m from the Camino; you can go in, but not photograph the interior.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Museu da Chapelaria (S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira)<\/strong>: The only museum on the peninsula dedicated to the hat, opened in 2005 in the former Empresa Industrial de Chapelaria (1914).<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A bit of history<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bemposta was the seat of a municipality with a charter (foral) from D. Manuel I (15 August 1514) until it was abolished on 24 October 1855. On 10 May 1809, near Albergaria-a-Nova, the Anglo-Portuguese vanguard halted Soult&#8217;s troops during the second French invasion. Cucuj\u00e3es was a Benedictine monastery&#8217;s estate from 7 July 1139 (a gift from D. Afonso Henriques) and has been a town since 1927. S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira separated from Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is in 1926 because of its industrial weight (hats and footwear).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food and drink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Francesinha: a sandwich of sliced bread filled with meats and cured sausages, grilled with cheese and covered in a spicy sauce, often with a fried egg and chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set off early: it is long and has little shade apart from the first eucalyptus wood.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>If you want to shorten it, the municipal albergue in Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es (12 beds, 2024) is right on the Camino.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>In S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira there are only 9 shelter beds; there are hostels and hotels as an alternative.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can you split this stage?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Albergaria-a-Nova (km 6.5, the night before), at Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is (km 19.7, hotels) or at Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es (km 24.7, municipal albergue).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there an albergue in S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not an albergue as such: a 9-bed dormitory in the Santa Casa da Miseric\u00f3rdia residence.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Route of the Albergaria-a-Velha \u2013 S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o da Madeira stage (28.8 km) A long stage with ups and downs, passing through Albergaria-a-Nova, Pinheiro da Bemposta and its historic centre, Oliveira de Azem\u00e9is and Vila de Cucuj\u00e3es. 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