Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino Portugués app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appFao sits on the south bank of the Rio Cavado, just before the bridge crossing into Esposende. It's a quiet village with limited services. The bridge itself deserves a word of caution -- the pedestrian section is quite narrow, so take your time and stay aware of traffic.
Crossing the Rio Cávado from Fão to Esposende is done via bridge, take your time as the pedestrian section of the bridge is quite narrow. At the end of the bridge turn left, and at the next roundabout keep to your left into Esposende.
16. September 2025 - 16:24
Pay attention to the arrows to guide you over the bridge and then cross to the left to Esposende.
12. July 2025 - 23:39
Great food, super reasonable prices, and make sure to bring your Compostela because they have the coolest stamp ever involving a wax rooster!!!
23. June 2025 - 16:43
A kind and caring welcome and service here. Great place to rest, refresh, and have your spirits lifted. You will probably leave with a small painted stone - so thoughtful!
13. May 2025 - 13:52
This was a great little restaurant with a charming owner, who is sure to lift your spirit at the end of a long walk. Or maybe even at the beginning!I
30. August 2024 - 22:36
The bridge is currently ongoing under some reconstruction works. There a lot of fine white dust but the pedestrian path is narrow and walkable. Also, at the end towards Esposende there is a lot of traffic and recommend to take the left hand side of the road.
When you encounter the Walk Signage at the Sleep&Go on the left, the road is also under construction.
29. August 2024 - 21:05
Cafe Chale tapas bar has GREAT good! Friendly staff too
20. August 2024 - 20:35
Staying the night at Hostel do Alto in a private room for only 55 euro. The hosts are super friendly, the room is clean and really nice. The bathroom is excellent
Traveling with a baby and stroller, the host helped me up the stairs with the stroller and is helping me back down with it tomorrow as well.
There is a kitchen that you can cook in, a safe space for bikes, and a lovley garden that you can drink beer in
1. August 2024 - 13:39
Another vote for lunch at Cafe Sport. The chap who owns it is so lovely he deserves a shout out. Generous and attentive service, nice setting, good food. And he even painted a little stone for me to take away. Give him your business!
30. April 2024 - 19:35
I highly recommend Cafe Sport on the Camino , they do a pilgrim special menu which is very reasonably priced & the host will tell you that everything he serves is the best in Portugal & he's not far off the mark
20. April 2024 - 15:55
Had a lovely stay at Villa dos Corceis. Lovely hosts, great rooms and breakfast.
18. July 2023 - 15:09
Really enjoyed the kind service and food here today! Clean, nice environment as well.
11. May 2023 - 12:55
You can spend the night at Camping Park Fão. 32 euros for two and you get a wooden cabin brand new (2023).
6. May 2023 - 17:53
The public toilets on the main Camino route, are currently closed. But the bar in the square let us use his loo. Very friendly bar in a pretty square.
6. May 2023 - 10:17
Chalè tapas bar just as you walk into town are very friendly and do great coffee/pastries!
17. May 2022 - 17:58
Casa Matriz in Fao is fabulous - both the facility and the owner/ hostess Rita.
11. May 2022 - 17:06
Sandra was a wonderful host. The hostel is modern, and provides breakfast and bedding. We were guided to a fabulous restaurant. Perfect!
28. July 2020 - 23:35
I highly recommend Villa dos Corcéis for your stay in Fão. Cristina and her husband are lovely people and their little hotel is just a dream! Everything is very clean and nicely furnished and they even have a pool!
26. August 2019 - 15:55
I highly recommend “The Spot Hostel Ofir” in Fão. It’s a beautiful small hostel with the best host ever. (Sandra speaks good English and will help you with all kind of questions.) The hostel provides bedding, towels, washing sinks and even got a swimming pool. 15€/night including breakfast.
Phone: +351934324426
Address: R. dos Veigas 14, 4740-369 Fão, Portugal
18. May 2019 - 8:52
Casa de Matriz is an excellent place to stay in Fao, and Rita is a great hostess.
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