Thank you for your response! To verify my understanding, I should continue along the coast from Labruge until I reach Vila do Conde, and that is where I go inland to the Camino CentraL?Yes. 4 kms from Labruge by following the waymarked path you are in Vila do Conde where you can continue the waymarked path to SãoPedro de Rates on the Central route
You always have to cross the Ave river so the best way to do that is in Vila doConde .
you could do it directly from Labruge along so called Portuguese N roads with no footpaths others than hard shoulders and ambitious Formula One drivers , Portuguese think they are as soon as they sit behind the steering wheel of their bolides.
I did the aquaduct route and enjoyed it, though there came a point when I was near farmers fields and I'm site was not the path but I did it with some creativity and an app and came into rates.If you want to eat something in Vila do Conde , also go to the Tourist Information for a stamp and ask them to explain the alternative way to Arcos and São Pedro de Rates along the Aquaduct
The Aquaduct moreless is in front of you as soon as you arrive from Labruge at the bridge over the Ave river
In front of you is a convent (de Santa Clara) on a hill and the albergue Santa Clara. Directly behind the convent is the Aquaduct.
Arriving on the bridge turn right directly and follow the Brierley route as mentioned above by @ Martin 888 but… directly after you veered to the right you can turn to the right again and you go UNDERNEATH the bridge and here continues the COASTAL route into the center of Vila de Conde where you will find the restaurants , bars and the Tourist Information.
What I did was walk on from Labruge to Vila do Conde. After crossing the bridge into Vila do Conde I immediately turned right and walked along the north side of the river. It wasn't long at all before I started seeing yellow arrows pointing to Arcos on the Central. I didn't find it difficult. There is some road walking and some people have reported traffic issues. I didn't experience anything worse than what I had experienced on the Frances. It was well marked.Hello! I will be walking the coastal way from Porto to Labruge. From Labruge I want to go over to the Central way. Will this be difficult? Any markers to help me find my way?
Thanks!