Apúlia

Apulia is one of the most visually distinctive stops on the Camino Coastal route. Five traditional windmills sit atop the sand dunes overlooking the beach, connected by a wooden boardwalk that has become one of the most photographed spots on the Portuguese coast. The mills were historically used for grinding corn, taking advantage of the strong Atlantic winds.

The village sits within the Parque Natural do Litoral Norte, and its beach is famous for exceptionally high iodine levels, considered beneficial for health. Surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are popular here. The Home of Pilgrims d'Apulia is a private albergue on the Camino route (Rua do Acude 22, tel +351 925 102 999).

Apulia also has a deep connection to sargaco harvesting, an agro-maritime tradition where seaweed was collected from the shoreline and dried for use as organic fertiliser. Restaurants in the area serve fresh seafood, and the Baroque church of Sao Miguel dates from the early 18th century.