The Litoral Way of the Portuguese Camino – a 2026 guide
The Litoral Way or Senda Litoral is an unofficial route of the Portuguese Camino that starts in Porto and goes along the coast to Vigo. The route is spectacular: incredible …
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Camino packing list – 13 essential items
Planning your first pilgrimage walk and wandering what to pack for the Camino de Santiago? Choosing the right gear and not packing too heavy is important for the successful walk. …
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 …
The Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Camino
The Spiritual Variant or Variante Espiritual is an optional route of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago from Pontevedra to Padron (Pontecesures). This route is one of my favorites out of …
The Portuguese Camino – your 2026 guide
The Portuguese Camino is one of the spiritual routes to Santiago de Compostela. It is the second most popular Camino de Santiago route after the Camino Frances. According to the Pilgrim’s Reception Office …
The best 100 km to walk on different Camino routes
100 km/62 mi is a required minimum to walk on the Camino de Santiago for getting the Compostela certificate. The certificate is issued in Santiago de Compostela to any pilgrim …
Seven Hanging Valleys Trail – a 2026 walking guide
Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is a not-to-miss hike in the Algarve. This 6-kilometer route is known for its breathtaking scenery. It offers spectacular views of the rugged coast, limestone cliffs, …
The Fisherman’s Trail, Portugal – a 2026 walking guide
The Fisherman’s Trail is a walking route in the south of Portugal. It’s a part of the Rota Vicentina network. The trail is considered one of the most beautiful coastal …
Vila do Conde to Rates; the River vs Aqueduct route
The walking stage from Vila do Conde to Rates connects the Litoral/Coastal routes with the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino from Porto. It’s one of the two connecting routes …