Portuguese coastal camino

If you're walking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, you'll need to choose between taking the coastal or central route. See the pros and cons of each and how you can actually experience both in this guide.

Ditch the clunky guidebook for this day-by-day breakdown of the Portuguese Camino Coastal route stages. Learn what to expect plus insider pilgrim's tips!

Get the complete guide to the Portuguese Camino de Santiago coastal route. See all the stages and recommended places to stay and eat.

Contents Day 1 – Porto – Vila Cha (~21km / 30km) We had a late start to the first day on the Camino Portuguese (due to being up till 4am celebrating São João in Porto the night before). Almost everyone who walks out of Porto will leave by the coastal way, walking along the Douro […]

Portuguese Camino de Santiago - a detailed guide & walking stages from Porto to Santiago. Maps, distances, free downloadable PDFs

Interested in trekking the Portuguese Camino? Read the essential walking & hiking tips, packing list, and what to expect along the Camino Portugues from adventure writer, Anna-Lena Behringer.

Find out what the Coastal Portuguese Camino de Santiago route involves stage by stage, which days are by the ocean, when to go & practical tips

The Portuguese Way is the second most popular Camino de Santiago route after the Camino Francés. Regardless of whether you begin in Lisbon or Porto, or take the central or coastal way, this camino is a special experience that justifies its popularity. These are our six favourite Portuguese Way highlights.

Everything you actually need to know to walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino, in one concise post.

My Camino Portuguese coastal route itinerary includes a detailed experience report of my second pilgrimage hike including my travel mishaps.