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 in 2025 more than 34% of all pilgrims who arrived in Santiago de Compostela walked it. Every year more and more people choose the Portuguese Camino. It's my favorite Camino route.
You can find a complete list of our posts dedicated to the Portuguese Camino on our Portuguese Camino de Santiago resource page.
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Portuguese Camino planning tool
You can use our free Portuguese Camino planning tool to get a customized itinerary with recommended places to stay.
The Portuguese Camino - downloadable PDF files
To make your Portuguese Camino planning easier we created free downloadable PDF files. Two files for each route; one contains walking stages and one places to stay along the route including public albergues with contact details and booking information.
Central Route
- Central Route Portuguese Camino - walking stages PDF
- Central Route Portuguese Camino places to stay PDF
Coastal Route
- Coastal Route Portuguese Camino - walking stages PDF
- Coastal Route Portuguese Camino - places to stay PDF
Litoral Way
- Litoral Way Portuguese Camino - walking stages PDF
- Litoral Way Portuguese Camino - places to stay PDF
Portuguese Camino overview
- Distance - from Lisbon: between 613 km/381 mi and 650 km/403 mi depending on the route from Porto. From Porto: 243.5 km/151 mi - Central Route; 274 km/170 mi - Coastal Route; 280 km/173 mi - Litoral Way. From Tui - 117 km/72.7 mi.
- Number of days – 25-30 days from Lisbon; 12-15 days from Porto; 5-7 days from Tui.
- Starting points - the Church of Santiago in Lisbon; Sé Cathedral in Porto; Cathedral de Santa Maria in Tui (for the last 100 km to Santiago).
- Finishing point - Obradoiro Square in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
- Walking surface - asphalt, cobblestone, footpath, gravel road, boardwalks (on the coastal routes).
- Average cost - 35-55 Euro per person per day
- Accommodation - public and private Albergues, hostels, hotels, guesthouses, and campsites.
- Route marking - yellow shells and arrows, metal shells and arrows on the ground, stone distance poles.
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Where does the Portuguese Camino start?
The Portuguese Camino like other Camino de Santiago routes has several starting points. In fact one can start walking from any place on the route. The most popular starting points are Lisbon (the actual start of the Portuguese Camino), Porto (where most pilgrims start), and Tui (the last 100 km to Santiago).
In Lisbon the Camino starts at the Church of Santiago, a small church 400 m away from Se Cathedral. Many people think the route starts at the Cathedral but it doesn't. The church is closed most of the time. If you need a pilgrim's passport (Credential) you can buy it at Se Cathedral in Lisbon (from the church the Camino goes to the Cathedral).
In Porto the Portuguese Camino (all 3 routes) start at the Se Cathedral in the historical center.
In Tui (Spain) the route starts at Cathedral de Santa Maria de Tui. The reason many people start walking the last 100 km from Tui is to get the Compostela, a pilgrimage certificate. It's granted only to pilgrims who have walked at least the last 100 km to Santiago de Compostela on any Camino route.
Vigo is another starting point to walk the last 100 km on the Coastal/Litoral route of the Portuguese Camino. You can start the walk at the Church of Santa Maria de Vigo in the historical center.
How long is the route?
The distance of the Camino Portugues depends on where you start walking. As you can see in the above section there are several starting points.
If you start the Portuguese Camino in Lisbon your total distance will be between 613 km/381 mi and 650 km/403 mi depending on the route from Porto. It takes 25-30 days to complete it.
If you start in Porto and walk the Central Route it's 243.5 km/151 mi. It takes on average 10 to 12 days to complete.
The Coastal Route from Porto is 274 km/170 mi. It takes 12 to 14 days to complete.
The Litoral Way from Porto is 280 km/173 mi. It takes 12 to 14 days.
The combination of the Litoral and Central routes from Porto is 262 km/163 mi. It takes 12-14 days.
The Portuguese Camino from Tui is 119 km/74 mi. It takes 5 to 7 days to complete on average.
How difficult is the walk?
The Portuguese Camino is a challenging multi-day walk. It requires preparation and training especially if you're not an experienced hiker and have never done a long-distance walk. You walk 20-25 km a day on average with a backpack for weeks. You can imagine that by the end of the Camino, you'll be quite tired. You can always take rest days and stay in one of the beautiful towns on the Portuguese Camino.
The difficulty level depends on the chosen route and starting point. If you start in Lisbon and walk to Santiago de Compostela it's a demanding walk, especially the part from Lisbon to Porto. The distances between towns are greater and there are fewer places to stop in between.
If you walk the Central Route from Porto you can expect steep ascents and descents. Some people might find it challenging. The route is well-marked and has good infrastructure for pilgrims. There are plenty of places to stay along the route so you can walk shorter distances.
The Coastal Route from Porto is well-marked and has fewer hills than the Central Route but it's a bit longer. During winter months it gets very windy, cold, and wet. It's not the best route to walk outside the spring/summer months.
The Litoral Way is my favorite route of the Portuguese Camino. Most of the time it goes next to the sea. It has no hills, the distance is the same as on the Coastal Route. The lack of route marking is the main challenging part of it. You'll need some sort of navigation to stay on the track.
If you decide to take the Spiritual Variant (the optional route of the Portuguese Camino from Pontevedra to Pontecesures/Padrón) be prepared for a challenge as the route has a very steep ascent and descent.
Camino with a company
We often get questions from our readers about using a company to plan their Camino walk. We have never done it so I can't recommend it from my personal experience.
It's easier to plan the Camino through a company because they do all the booking and planning for you. The main drawbacks (in my opinion) are that it's more expensive and it doesn't give you much flexibility as your accommodation and luggage delivery are booked in advance.
Download the Camino Portuguese Walking Routes map
Different routes of the Portuguese Camino
The Portuguese Camino de Santiago has different routes. You can combine the routes from Porto in one walk.
The Lisbon to Porto part has only one route. The Porto to Santiago part has three routes: Central, Coastal, and Litoral. The last two are similar they merge and split every day.
The Central Route is a 243.5 km/151 mi inland route from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. There are several interesting historical towns along the way. The scenery is countryside, forest, and fields.
The Coastal Route is a 274 km/170 mi partially coastal partially inland route from Porto to Santiago. It goes close to the coast till Vigo. From there is goes inland to Redondela where it merges with the Central Route. If you are choosing between the two above routes read my post where I compare the Central and Coastal Route. As an option you can combine the Coastal and Central routes in one walk.
The Litoral Way (Senda Litoral) is a 280 km/173 mi coastal route. From Porto, it goes along the Douro River and the Atlantic Coast. The main difference of the Litoral Way compared to the Coastal Route is that the first is 80% next to the sea. Like the Coastal Route, it merges with the Central Route in Redondela.
There are two connecting routes that you can use to switch from the Coastal/Litoral Way to the Central Route. First is from Vila do Conde to Rates (after the first stage) and second from Caminha to Valença/Tui.
The Spiritual Variant (Variante Espiritual) is an optional route from Pontevedra to Padron (Pontecesures). It includes 2 walking days and 1 day on the boat. It's a scenic and quite challenging route due to a steep ascent on the first day and a long descent on the second day.
The best time for walking
September and May are the most popular months for the Portuguese Camino. Good weather for walking is one of the reasons. It's warm and sunny but not too hot. It's not the peak holiday season so flights and hotels are usually cheaper. Expect to see a lot of pilgrims on the route. It's better to book accommodation and luggage transfer in advance.
If you want to have good weather and fewer people, the end of April and the first half of October are the best months to walk the Camino.
June is the beginning of the summer season; the weather is good and there are fewer people on the route compared to May and September.
July and August are the hottest months and the peak holiday season. Finding private accommodation on the coastal routes might be difficult without booking in advance and prices are a higher.
Winter months are not the best for walking in Northern Portugal and Spain it gets cold, rainy, and windy, and some albergues are closed.
What is the accommodation like?
Albergue is a special hostel for pilgrims with dormitories and shared facilities don’t expect any luxury.
There are two types of albergues on the Camino; municipal (public) and private albergues.
Municipal albergues are cheaper (10-12 euros pp.), they can’t be booked in advance, and most of them don't accept luggage delivery. One requires a Credential (a pilgrim's passport) to stay there. Usually can be paid only cash.
Private albergues are more expensive (around 20 euros pp.). They have better facilities, can be booked in advance online or over the phone, and accept luggage delivery. Usually accept cards and cash.
Most Albergues (private and public) have dormitories with bunk beds, shared bathrooms/toilets, and a kitchen, some have washing machines. Most (if not all) private albergues and some public have wi-fi.
For more details on accommodation on the Camino, the pros and cons of staying at albergues, tips, etc. check our detailed post Albergues on the Camino de Santiago.
The best guidebook
For us, Camino de Santiago guidebooks by John Brierley are the best. We used his Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino Portugués Lisbon – Porto – Santiago: including Camino Central, Variente Espiritual, Camino da Costa, & Senda Litoral on the Portuguese Camino.
Want to read a fun, entertaining book about the Camino? Some fun and informative novels take place on The Way. Campbell read a few of the most famous books written about the Camino. See our reviews of a couple of the Top Novels on the Camino de Santiago.
Best Camino apps
We don't use apps for walking the Camino but I know many people do. So we've tried different apps for the Portuguese Camino to see how they work. I used for a couple of days Wise Pilgrim and Buen Camino on the different stages and routes of the Portuguese Camino. I used Camino Ninja (I know many pilgrims like it) when I walked the Litoral Way and it was quite accurate most of the time.
Overall my experience with Camino apps was good. I didn't need apps for walking the Central and Coastal Routes as they are well-marked. For the Litoral Way I used it for a couple of stages. I didn't like walking attached to my phone so unless you walk a not-well-marked route I don't think having an app is crucial.
Luggage transfer on the Camino
If you want to make your walk easier or have some back issues and can’t carry a heavy bag every day you can use a backpack delivery service. Several companies offer this service on the Portuguese route. Pilbeo (Central Route), Tui Trans (Coastal, Central, and Spiritual Routes) and Correos (Central, Coastal, and Spiritual Route). You can use it for the entire route or some stages. One stage costs 7 Euros per backpack.
It's important to remember that public albergues on the Camino usually don't allow luggage delivery. These albergues can't be booked in advance and they won't keep a bed for you even if your backpack is delivered there. Private albergues and hotels along the route have no problem with luggage delivery.
The cost of walking the Portuguese Camino
The cost of accommodation and food in Portugal and Spain is similar. Eating out and hotels are a bit cheaper in Portugal than in Spain.
If you stay in public albergues and buy food in supermarkets your average Camino cost will be around 25 Euros per person per day. If you stay in private albergues and eat in a restaurant at least once a day, go out for a beer, or stop a couple of times for coffee be ready to spend daily 35-40 Euros per person. If you stay in hotels, eat out twice a day, and use luggage transfer service be ready to spend 55+ euros per person per day. You can find a detailed breakdown with prices in our Portuguese Camino cost post.
Prices in Portugal
- Accommodation - municipal albergues - 10-12 Euro per person, private albergues - 20 Euro pp. Hotels from 30 Euros pp. (if sharing a budget double room), from 45 euros for a single budget room.
- Eating out - Menu do Dia, a set lunch that includes a starter, main dish with sides, drink and coffee or dessert - from 12 Euro pp.
- Food shopping - 10 Euro pp per day
- A cup of coffee (Americano) - 1.5-3 euros
- A beer in a bar - 2 Euro.
- Laundry - washing 4 Euro per load.
- Backpack delivery service (optional) - 7 euros per backpack per stage.
Prices in Spain
- Accommodation - municipal albergues - 10 euros per person, private albergues - 20-25 euros pp. Hotels from 35 Euro pp. (if sharing a double budget room), from 50 euros for a budget single room.
- Eating out - Menu del Dia; starter, main dish, drink (usually house wine), coffee or dessert - from 12 euros.
- Food shopping - 10 euros pp per day
- A cup of coffee (Americano) - 1.5-3.5 euros
- A beer in a bar - 2-3 euros
- Laundry - washing - 4 euros per load
- Backpack delivery service (optional) - 7 euros per stage
Food on the Camino is a part of the experience even if you're on a tight budget I'd suggest going out sometimes to try traditional Spanish and Portuguese dishes.
What to pack for the Camino?
Make sure not to pack too much and bring only the necessary stuff. We've met many people who had to reconsider their backpack content after the first day on the Camino. You don't need much and you always can buy anything you need way there are shops, supermarkets, and pharmacies along the way.
What you will need for the Camino are a pair of good walking shoes and a comfortable backpack. These two items will make a big difference to your walk.
If you're planning on using a luggage delivery service then it doesn't matter you can pack as much as you want.
We have a detailed Portuguese Camino packing list post where you can find our recommendations on what to pack for the Camino for men and women for different seasons.
Portuguese Camino planning resources
- The three routes of the Portuguese Camino from Porto
- The Central Route of the Portuguese Camino
- The Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino
- The Litoral Way of the Portuguese Camino
- The last 100 km on the Portuguese Camino from Tui
- Portuguese Camino packing list
- The Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Camino
- The Portuguese Camino from Lisbon
- Best towns on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago
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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.
Hi There. Many thanks for this excellent resource. Apologies if this has been asked/answered already but couldn't spot it...
Is it common that people would do the route in reverse i.e. start in Santiago and end up in Porto? It suits my itinerary better this way... I don't want to be totally going against the traffic if it's not the norm, if that makes sense... Many thanks, Louis
Hello, Louis. It's possible to walk the Portuguese Camino in reverse, the route in the opposite direction is even marked maybe not as well as the standard direction though. There are people that walked from Santiago to Porto but very few. Some continue on the Portuguese Camino after finishing one of the other Camino routes. For albergues, it doesn't matter which way you walk.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, Very helpful, many thanks! I think I'll adjust schedule and start in Porto as will likely be on my own. All the best
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Hello, Gisa. Thank you for letting us know about your place. It looks like a great B&B. I'll add it to our PDF file with the accommodation on the Portuguese Camino Central Route. We're planning to walk the Portuguese route again next year maybe we'll pop up at your place.
Cheers
If a pilgrim follows your suggested route of switching between Literal to Central (Caminha - Valenca) (off camino from looking at map) does this affect Compestela certificate? Solo woman traveling would you anticipate any snafus along the way?
Hello, Kimberley. You can switch from the Coastal Route to the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino walking from Caminha to Valenca it won't affect your Compostela. It's a part of the Camino route that many pilgrims take. The Portuguese Camino is a popular route with many pilgrims I don't think there is anything to worry about for a solo female pilgrim.
Buen Camino
Is cash still necessary for payment for accommodations and meals along the way? or is credit card and etransfer possible?
Hello, Susan. Most public albergues accept only cash. Private albergues, hotels, shops, and restaurants accept cards. I don't think e-transfer is an option.
Cheers
@Stingy Nomads, thanks I will check with my bank on withdrawals in spain and portugal.
Thank you both, so much! Stingy Nomads is proving to be the best resource for planning my first Camino in May 2022. (Camino Portugues Coastal)
Hello. Thank you for the comment! If you have any Camino-related questions, we'll be happy to answer them. Good luck with your planning!
Buen Camino
Hi there! Thank you for the detailed info on this route. I am thinking of combining both coastal and central. Is it possible to do both with the spiritual variente? If so, what routes should I take? Have you written or will write a route guide to combine all of it? Thanks!!
Hello, Boots. Thank you for the comment. You can easily combine the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino with the Central Route and the Spiritual Way.
Start in Porto following the Coastal Route for the first 5 days till Caminha. Here is our itinerary that you can follow https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages/.
From Caminha walk to Valença/Tui it's a one-day walk. It's about 25km.
From Valença/Tui continue on the Central Route of the Camino Portuguese to Pontevedra (following the itinerary in this post).
From Pontevedra take the Spiritual Route https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages/#The_Spiritual_Way_the_alternative_route_Days_10-12
I hope it helps!
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, thanks so much for the reply. I am thinking of walking past Caminha all the way to Baiona because they told me not to missi out on Oia and A Guarda. I am also planning to stay in Baiona for a couple of nights just to be a tourist. Is it possible or to go from Baiona to Tui yo connect to central? I was thinking of taking a taxi. Would you know if this is something that’s doable. Thanks
Hello, Boots. From Baiona I'd recommend continuing to Vigo and from there to Pontevedra where both Portuguese Camino routes merge. It's 2 more days of walking, about 38 km. Vigo is a beautiful coastal city with a lot to explore e.g. the Sien Islands. If you have time you can spend an extra day there. It doesn't make any sense to go from Baiona to Tui because Baiona is much closer to Santiago (check the route map in this post and you'll see).
Buen Camino
Dear Nomads! Thank you for all details. Amazing how much time you offerd to make this wunderful page. I will start my walk in October and I am so exited to experiens all the wunderful places you described. I hope Covid will not be an issue and the weather will be ok
Best regards from Sweden
Hello, Eniko. Thank you very much for the feedback! We hope everything works out good and you'll be able to complete the Portuguese Camino without any Covid related issues. We're sure you'll enjoy the walk!
Buen Camino!
@Stingy Nomads,
Now I am back after 14 days of Camino. It was an amazing experience. Thank you for all information I could read in advance!
/enikö
Thank you for the feedback, Eniko. We're glad you enjoyed the Portuguese Camino!
Cheers
Hi Nomads, Thanks for this excellent advice. I'm planning to walk the route you suggest, starting in a few weeks. I haven't booked any accommodation yet apart from in Porto. I read that Gov albergues are still closed so wonder if accommodation will be hard to find. I'd hoped to book as I went along, maybe a day in advance each time depending on my progress and if i fancied taking a break for an extra day if I wanted to explore a place. Would you recommend booking all accommodation now before I leave Scotland, (and then be tied to a deadline each day), or risk it and hope to find somewhere along the way. I don't mind paying extra for B and B, budget hotel etc. Also how would that work if I wanted to get my rucksack transferred to the next stop. And finally, some friends think I'm crazy for risking travel and walking the pilrimage with covid around and with all the restrictions etc. Does it feel safe to you? Sorry for the list, any further advice much appreciated. Thank you.
Hello, Trevor. Thank you for the comment. I don't think it's necessary to book all accommodation on the Portuguese Camino now. As far as I know, many private albergues and hotels along the route are open you should be able to get a place if you book just a couple of days in advance. You can book albergues for the first day or two after Porto and then book as you go. This way you'll secure places and will be more or less flexible. You can find in the post a list of companies that do luggage transfer on the Camino Portuguese. Contact them for prices and details. We live in Portugal. Right now it doesn't feel like there are many restrictions. I'm not sure about Spain but many of our readers are currently walking the Camino in Spain I'm sure restaurants, cafes, and shops are open there as well. I'm not sure what are the requirements for you to come to Portugal and to go back to Scotland. I'd recommend checking it with the airline you're flying with to make sure you have everything right and ready.
Good luck and enjoy the Camino!
@Stingy Nomads, thank you for getting back to, very reassuring about finding accommodation on the way and book a few days ahead. I guess I'll have booking.com as well. I was also considering booking through a tour company, because of covid restrictions but that might not allow for any diversions or staying longer in places I want to explore. Thanks for your help. Slainte mhath!
You're welcome. I don't think it's necessary to use an agency if you use our PDF file that you can find in this post you can book most accommodations along the Portuguese Camino. Some are on booking.com some are not but you can contact them via e-mail or phone to enquire about availability and make a booking. I'm sure you'll be fine everything always works out on the Camino even if you have some challenges along the route.
Buen Camino!
Pls give me advice on central route
Hello. What kind of advice do you need? Could you elaborate more on your doubts/questions?
Regards
Can you help me plan my Portugal walk? I want to walk less every day...5-10 miles instead of 10-15...I want to have a luggage service, and do the combined coastal/inland route you mention in your information.I would like to go in Mar/April 2022...
Hello, Rhonda. We don't do customized itineraries, book accommodation, or luggage delivery services for our readers. It's a personal travel blog we write about our experiences to help others to plan their trip. There are plenty of companies that offer that kind of service for extra fees. They can plan your itinerary, book accommodation for every day, and luggage delivery. Please, contact one of them.
Regards
Love your detailed,informative and lovley presentations! Quick question-- do you have more information on the Spiritual Way? Am thinking of branching off after Pontevedra. Thanks in advance!
Hello, Tresha. Thank you for the comment. We walked the Spiritual Way as a part of the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino. You can find more details on it here https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages/
Buen Camino.
I am starting to think about my 4th Camino for 2022 and the Portuguese Camino is one I am seriously considering with the start in Porto. I have spent time exploring your website in the past few days and find it very helpful. Is there information available on the route that goes to Braga from Porto? Thanks.
Hello, Ernie. We haven't walked the Camino route via Braga as far as I know it's called the Caminho de Torres. It starts in Salamanca, Spain it doesn't go through Porto. The route merges with the Portuguese Camino in Ponte de Lima. If you want to start in Porto the best will be to walk on the Central Route to Barcelos from there walk to Braga (about 20km) from Braga to Ponte de Lima (31km) and continue on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. For these two days, I can't say if the route is well-marked or not.
The entire route looks quite interesting since we now live in Portugal we're thinking of walking a part of it sometime next year. Let us know if you walk it before us!
Buen Camino
We have 5 days to hike the Portuguese Camino, before we return to Porto for week long kayak trip on Douro River. I’ve been to Santiago before on Spanish route, so don’t need that to be goal. Where would you suggest we start and finish before getting bus back to Porto? Nicest towns and walk? We’d like to do no more than 10 miles a day. We’re in our late 60’s but walk a lot. Thanks
Hello, Peggy. You can do the first part of the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino and walk from Porto to Castelo do Neiva. It's about 45 miles, more or less 10 miles a day. In our itinerary, it's 3 days but you split it into 5 days there were hotels and albergues in between. The walk from Porto is along the coast with nice scenery.
Another option is to walk a different route in the south of Portugal, the Fishermen's Trail. It's a 4-day walk along the stunning Vicentina Coast with sandy beaches and rugged cliffs. Daily distances are about 10 miles. For the scenery, we enjoyed this route more than the Portuguese Camino. If you're not too worried about getting to Santiago you can consider walking this route. It's more of a hike on a footpath than the Camino Portuguese where you walk mostly on cobblestones and tar. We have a detailed post on the Fishermen's Trail https://stingynomads.com/fishermens-trail-rota-vicentina-itinerary/
Cheers!
Where do you get the pilgrim stamp book when you start from Porto? Or if you start from 100km from Santiago? Thanks!
Hello, Sandy! You can buy a Pilgrim's Passport at Se Cathedral in Porto, at one of the albergues or at an information point on the way out of Porto at least when we walked all these places sold Pilgrim's Passports. If you start in Tui (100 km from Santiago) you can get it at one of the albergues.
Buen Camino!
Polyester socks, merino wool over top and lots of Vaseline. No blisters, no problems. Highly recommended walk.
Your maps and route explanations were extremely helpful to me.
Hello, Genevieve! Thank you very much for the feedback!
Buen Camino!
CAMINO LISBONA-ANTIAGO: LITHORAL WAY
I WOULD LIKE TO DO IT WITH MY MTB. IS IT FEASIBLE? ARE THERE MANY SPOTS WERE I'LL HAVE TO PUSH OR LIFT MY BIKE?
ALSO, DO YOU KNOW OF A GUIDE DETAILING THE TRIP ON MY BICYCLE?
THANK YOU
Hello, Floriano! We've seen some people cycling from Lisbon the route is quite flat mostly on the gravel road through fields you can easily cycle it. There was one steep ascent but you could cycle it on the road instead of the trail. The Litoral Way starts in Porto and goes along the coast cycling there is not a problem. On the Portuguese Camino most of the time, you can follow the same route from walking and cycling you can use one of the Camino Portuguese guide books and just combine stages to adjust distances the way it suits you the best.
Buen Camino!
We have booked travel to complete the Camino from Porto in July. When do you recommend reserving hostels by? Would you use booking.com?
Hello, Sara! We always use booking.com if you check the itinerary part of this post you'll find suggested accommodation options for every day.
Buen Camino!
Hi there,
Thanks for the great info. We are thinking about walking the Camino starting from Lisbon. We are from Canada and are thinking of starting the beginning of March 2021. Do you think there will be accommodations available that time of year? I know the weather won’t be as good as in May, but that’s fine with us. More concerned about everything being open and finding places to sleep and eat.
Hello, Wendy! Thank you for the comment! The part of the Camino from Lisbon to Porto has overall less accommodation especially albergues than the second part from Porto to Santiago. Public albergues usually open in April. In biggish towns, you'll be able to find hotels or guest houses, in small villages bars/restaurants often rent a room or two these will be the best places to look for accommodation. We have a detailed post on the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon where you can find more information on accommodation along the route. In the worst case of scenario if there is nowhere to stay you can always catch a bus or call a taxi and ask to drop you at the nearest hotel. I hope it helps!
Buen Camino!
Great resource. You should walk from Lisbon. There are some great views, not as many pilgrims and the weather is fantastic. Maybe when you are able to travel again.
Hi, David! Thank you for the comment! We've walked the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon through Fatima and have a detailed guide on it.
Cheers!