Mindelo

Camino Portugues

To end of camino
242.6

Vila Chã

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2.50

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Mindelo

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2.50

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Ávore

Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Notice

The new boardwalk out of Mindelo has been completed and you no longer need to take the red alternate route.

The Road

There are two ways from Mindelo to Ávore, one along the waterfront and one inland.  In recent years the waterfront option has become sand-swept, making it difficult for cyclists.

City Map

Comments

4. September 2025 - 1:01

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Stayed at this lovely guest house. Private room and bathroom. Host is lovely. Short walk to the Camino. Served breakfast. Very helpful with places to eat dinner and stop along the way. Highly recommend.

25. August 2025 - 18:23

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Go one street back to get cheaper food and drinks, authentic and very reasonable. We also stayed at a share house as everything we looked at was booked out. Very comfortable and affordable. Real Coffee was one of the places , also has cold beer and also
O bistro delicio

3. March 2025 - 5:54

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We can confirm that the new Boardwalk is complete and a wonderful walk. No need to take the detour.

26. February 2025 - 12:32

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The new boardwalk is completely open, you can see remnants of the old one in a few places. Beautiful!

31. October 2024 - 21:08

All Caminos App User (not verified)

They’re still working on the boardwalk but it’s less than 100 meters you walk over a sand path.
31/10/2024

12. October 2024 - 15:29

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Boardwalk closed but I still went anyway. Just go on the sand beside the boardwalk. Not a problem

21. September 2024 - 11:55

All Caminos App User (not verified)

We loved Bombordo’s in Mindelo. Good, tasty food, beer and wine… and a morning americano. Friendly, good service and a spectacular coastal location. Highly recommended.

11. September 2024 - 8:33

All Caminos App User (not verified)

Boardwalk is still out, but there is a signed detour through sand/dirt tracks a bit further inland which is longer than the boardwalk

15. July 2024 - 14:56

All Caminos App User (not verified)

When you get to the start of the boardwalk as you enter Mindelo, it is closed from the other side of Mindelo. If you continue you will
Need to course correct. Unlike the previous closure a little way back, here there are no signs until you go to far.. it’s an easy fix and the town is a great place to stop for lunch.

28. June 2024 - 6:52

All Caminos App User (not verified)

The boardwalk is now closed. They are adding sand barriers. You will need to switch to the other coastal route