Caminha
Discover Caminha
Caminha (kuh-MEE-nyuh, /kɐ.ˈmi.ɲɐ/) is a town facing the estuary of Minho and close to the Atlantic Ocean in Northern Portugal. The town is on the coastal section of the Portuguese Way (path of the Camino de Santiago). It is a popular place for second homes and as a summer resort. The population of the municipality was about 15,800 (2021 census), with 2,500 in the urban central parish. Moledo and Vila Praia de Âncora (4 and 8 km south, respectively) are important coastal resorts, with long sandy beaches facing the Atlantic. Vilar de Mouros, a rural parish on the Coura River, is well known for the oldest rock festival in Portugal.
Famous Beaches
Taste of Caminha...
To have a fun night just go through the Torre do Relógio (clock tower) to the Rua Direita. There is a great number of bars and cafés where you can enjoy a drink. The peculiarity on this street is the possibility of mingle with people from other bars on the street. There is no minimum consumption in most of them and they are quite close from each other. There is free Wi-Fi on the main plaza, Praça Conselheiro Silva Torres (a.k.a. "O Terreiro"), but often it doesn't work.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere are two main routes to get to Caminha. Using the N13 national road, which links it to Viana do Castelo going south and Valença going north; or the A28 speed-way. A28 has virtual tolls, foreign cars must apply for a temporary permit. Other major points of interest include the main square (Renaissance fountain of 1551), several Gothic and Renaissance houses in the old core and main square, and remains of medieval and 17th-century fortifications. Some pre-Roman archeological findings and ethnographic pieces are shown in the modest Municipal Museum. The marshes along the Coura are protected and good for bird watching. The Atlantic beaches in the area are wide and have good sand but tend to be windy for part of the day; the Moledo beach (4 km south) attracts surfers. River and sea excursions can be arranged with local fishermen. South of the Coura, the small granitic range ("Serra") of Arga (823 m) provides ample opportunities for hiking, cyclocrossing and canyoning....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Other major points of interest include the main square (Renaissance fountain of 1551), several Gothic and Renaissance houses in the old core and main square, and remains of medieval and 17th-century fortifications. Some pre-Roman archeological findings and ethnographic pieces are shown in the modest Municipal Museum. The marshes along the Coura are protected and good for bird watching. The Atlantic beaches in the area are wide and have good sand but tend to be windy for part of the day; the Moledo beach (4 km south) attracts surfers. River and sea excursions can be arranged with local fishermen. South of the Coura, the small granitic range ("Serra") of Arga (823 m) provides ample opportunities for hiking, cyclocrossing and canyoning. In the wooded northern slopes is the small monastery of S. João de Arga (popular place for picnics, camping and exploring peaks and streams; also venue for a religious festival) and the village of Castanheira (scenic terraced fields and natural pools).
Where to Stay
There is free Wi-Fi on the main plaza, Praça Conselheiro Silva Torres (a.k.a. "O Terreiro"), but often it doesn't work.
Money & Budget
Caminha is famous for its copper handiwork. Work from local copper smiths and lace-makers can be found around town. To have a fun night just go through the Torre do Relógio (clock tower) to the Rua Direita. There is a great number of bars and cafés where you can enjoy a drink. The peculiarity on this street is the possibility of mingle with people from other bars on the street. There is no minimum consumption in most of them and they are quite close from each other. There is free Wi-Fi on the main plaza, Praça Conselheiro Silva Torres (a.k.a. "O Terreiro"), but often it doesn't work.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Caminha
Entrada da praia fluvial das Azenhas, na cidade de Caminha, Portugal
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Walking under the canopy of leaves
Entrada da praia fluvial das Azenhas, na cidade de Caminha, Portugal
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Walking under the canopy of leaves
Entrada da praia fluvial das Azenhas, na cidade de Caminha, Portugal
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Walking under the canopy of leaves
Entrada da praia fluvial das Azenhas, na cidade de Caminha, Portugal
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Walking under the canopy of leaves
Entrada da praia fluvial das Azenhas, na cidade de Caminha, Portugal