Alya

The pretty half of Stingy Nomads, responsible for all our land adventures (hiking, climbing, walking the Camino) and following them write-ups. Alya loves walking since she was a child, she prefers to walk 1000 km with a backpack rather than to do a 10 000 km road trip (actually any road trip). Alya is a big fan of Latin America, the Spanish language, and dancing. Every time we go away she desperately misses our dog Chile.

The convention center and cable car, Parque das Nações, Lisbon

The Lisbon to Vila Franca de Xira stage, Portuguese Camino

The Portuguese Camino is a spectacular pilgrimage route that crosses two countries; Portugal and Spain. Most pilgrims who walk it begin in Porto but the true start of the Camino …

A sea scenery on the Coastal route from Porto

The combined Coastal and Central route of the Portuguese Camino

The Portuguese Camino from Porto is a unique route. It offers not one but three different trails: the Litoral, Coastal, and Central route. All three start at Se Cathedral in …

A boardwalk over the dunes along the coast of Northern Portugal

The Litoral & Central routes combined, Portuguese Camino

The Portuguese Camino from Porto has 3 different routes. Each route is beautiful and offers a unique walking experience. The Litoral Way is the one that goes mostly (80%) along …

A stone sculpture of pilgrim on the coastal route of the Camino

Camino de Santiago – 10 easy steps to prepare

For many people walking the Camino de Santiago is a lifetime experience. When it comes to planning an important trip that you have been dreaming about for years it can …

A metal Camino sign at one of the routes of the Portuguese Camino

Portuguese Camino routes – explained

Figuring out the many routes of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago might be confusing for first-time pilgrims. Over the recent years I’ve walked all the routes many of them more …

A metal pole with a yellow arrow and shell on the Coastal Route by the sea

The Coastal vs Central Route of the Portuguese Camino

The Portuguese Camino from Porto has 2 main routes: Central and Coastal. The Central Route and the Coastal Route are very different trails. They split at Se Cathedral in Porto …

The church of São Pedro de Rates, Portugal

Vila do Conde to Rates; the River vs Aqueduct route

The walking stage from Vila do Conde to Rates connects the Litoral and Coastal routes with the Central Route of the Camino de Santiago route from Porto. It’s one of …

The old town of Vila Nova de Cerveira in Portugal

The Caminha to Valença walk (from the Coastal to Central Route)

The walking route from Caminha to Valença offers a perfect opportunity to combine the Coastal and the Central Route of the Camino de Santiago from Porto. You get to walk …

A pole marking the route and the distance (254 km) to Santiago on the French Camino

14 Camino de Santiago tips for planning and walking

Walking the Camino de Santiago is a unique experience that many people start preparing for a long time beforehand. We have walked nice different Camino de Santiago routes and know …