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.
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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.
So my daughter who is 27 (I will be 60 in May) convinced me into doing the Portuguese Camino flying into Porto on the 14 leaving the 30. I have been reading your site with all the great info and am getting very excited. We are trying to decide on the central route or coastal or a combination of both. Possibly Senda Litoral then Central to Spiritual way to Santiago. Not sure if that is to agressive for first timers. I walk regularly but not long distances. Thanks
Hello Keith. Thank you for the comment. The Litoral Way is a nice route because it's very flat so it's easier. The Central Route from Porto has some hills even if you walk the same distance it might be more tiring because of it.
If you have never done a long-distance walk it's difficult to say how you will cope with it. You can always walk shorter daily distances if you don't have enough time start somewhere closer to Santiago e.g. in Viana do Castelo on the Litoral Way or in Valença/Tui on the Central Route. You can use our planner to get a customized itinerary https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-camino-planner/. As for the Spiritual Variant the first day of the route is quite challenging with a very steep and long ascent. If you are not comfortable with walking hills maybe it's not the best option.
Buen Camino!
I’m thinking of doing the Camino in late May/early June 2027
Hello Ragina. Late May-early June is a great time to walk the Portuguese Camino. Keep in mind that it's a popular time it's recommended to book accommodation in advance if you're planning to stay in private rooms.
Buen Camino
hello - quick question, we are doing a camino trip (portuguese litoral) during the last couple weeks of April 2026, and we're planning on staying in hotels rather than albergues (though not exclusively). the question is: for April, do we need to reserve in advance or can we do day of or just drop in. prefer the flexibility, but not if it means going without. thanks in advance.
(ps, your resources/guides are great, well worth a couple cups of coffee).
Hello. Thank you for the comment. End of April is not the peak season for the Portuguese Camino I think you should be fine without booking your accommodation long in advance. I would suggest looking through your itinerary to find out if you stop in small towns with limited accommodation options e.g. just one small gue3esthouse with a couple of private room. For such places I would book a room in advance. Especially if you're looking at staying in budget-friendly places. For bigger places with a couple of hotels and guesthouse you should be fine if you book it just a day or two in advance.
Buen Camino
Hello from Australia! Big time follower of your adventures and have been inspired to do the Portugal Litoral Route. I’m in no rush to complete it and am looking at averaging around 15km a day instead of the 20+ km a day and 13-14 days timeline. I’ve not found many itinerary examples for this 15km a day plan and was wondering if you can think of any reason this would not work or if you have any examples of what this might look like ?
Hello Warrick. Thank you for your comment. We are busy finishing a free planning tool for the Portuguese Camino. Using it you will be able to choose the route, desired distance and get a customized itinerary based on your preferences. There will be 4 different distance range including 10-16 km per day and 16-20 km per day. One of these should work for you. The tool will be up and running by the end of the week. Please, come back in couple of day to check.
Buen Camino
@Stingy Nomads, we are in the planning stages to do the Portuguese Camino in September 2026, is there a way to get the routes beginning in Porto? I know we will have plenty of questions as we start to lock down the trip.
Hello Ana. Thank you for the comment. I'm not sure I understand your questions. We have plenty of information on every route from Porto. You can find more details on different routes and their comparison in this post https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-camino-routes/. We have a free planning tool that you can use to create a customized itinerary for any route or any combined route from Porto. Here is the link https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-camino-planner/.
I hope it helps.
Buen Camino!
Hello from New Mexico! Does anyone have experience Starting the Coastal route in Caminha? I would love some information if you do. Caminha, Oia, Baiona, Vigo.
Hello Felicia. Thank you for the comment. It is easy to start in Caminha. You just take a train from Porto to Caminha. Once there take a short boat ride across the river from Portugal and Spain and continue walking following the signs. You can find more information on the route here https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages/#Stage_6_Caminha_Portugal_to_Viladesuso_Spain_21_km13_mi
Buen Camino
Hi
We are visiting portugal in May so we thought we would do part of the Camino walk for 5-7 days. We are in our late 60's so accommodation has to be good, would prefer hotels if possible.
Please advise should we start in Lisbon or Porto and once we have done the walk, how do we get back to either Lisbon or Porto. We are coming from Australia so should we be flying to the start of the camino walk and then finish in Lisbon or Porto. We would also need luggage transfer.
Hope you can help.
Doreen
Hello Doreen. Thank you for the comment. I don't recommend starting in Lisbon first of all because you don't have enough time and second because that part ahs very little infrastructure for pilgrims. If you have 1 week I would suggest starting in Tui, it is a popular starting point for the last 100 km to Santiago de Compostela. Find more details on the walk here https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-camino-from-tui/.
You can buy a return flight to Porto. From Porto take a bus to Tui and start walking. It'll take you 6-7 days to complete the route. Once you've done walking you can take a bus from Santiago to Porto to catch your flight.
For the luggage transfer you can use Tui Trans or Pilbeo.
Buen Camino
Thankyou so much for such an informative website...it has been so helpful. Could you guide me in the best way to shorten stage 1 Porto to Labruge ...will we miss to much if we get a train to Matosinhos maybe?
Hello Katrina. Thank you for the comment. You could split the stage and walk from Porto to Matosinhos and then from Matosinhos to Labruge/Vila Cha. If you don't have enough time you can skip the beginning and start walking from Matosinhos I know many people do it to make the first day shorter. In that part you walk along the river with some beautiful views of Porto but if you have to skip it I don't think it is a big deal and you will miss out a lot.
Buen Camino
Hello, thanks so much for all your comprehensive info about the Camino, the website has been so helpful!
I am walking the Litoral way of the Portuguese Camino with two others in mid May. We had planned on staying in public Albergues but I saw in your post that May is very busy. Do you think it’s likely we will have difficulty finding somewhere to stay each night? Should we start walking really early to make it to the next stop before others? We’re not the fastest so concerned everywhere will be full by the afternoon when we arrive. However, We don’t really want to have to book accommodation in advance. Thanks!
Hello Morgan. Thank you for the comment. We have never had problems finding a place to stay on the Portuguese Camino but we stay in private and public albergues and hotels sometimes. Chasing for a bed in a public albergue is exhausting. You don't get to enjoy the walk, you just try to make it first. I saw it a lot on the French Camino and I didn't like it. I'm a fast walker and never had a problem. I suggest you start walking and see how busy the albergues are. If there are many people and some can't get a bed then I suggest you start booking private albergues. If it's not a problem to get a bed you can just carry on walking without booking in advance. You don't have to book accommodation for the entire route. You can book a day in advance then you know you have a place and you're still quite flexible.
Buen Camino
Hey! This will be my first Camino, and I’m planning to walk the Portuguese Way along the Coastal Path. I’m super excited about this journey and can’t wait to experience it! I’ll be starting at the end of May 2025 and continuing into the first week of June. By the way, I really enjoyed your site, it’s been so informative and helpful in preparing for this adventure.
Thank you!
Hello Denzil. Thank you for the comment. I'm sure you'll enjoy the walk. May is our favorite time to walk the Portuguese Camino.
Buen Camino
Heading back to the Camino in October. Last Camino was 2023 on the Frances. Portugal is our next trail. Really looking forward to this adventure. I have enjoyed your site and find the info very helpful. The Frances was a challenge but fabulous. Hoping for a more leisurely walk this time. Hoping for fine weather. Thanks for providing this site.
Hello Peg. Thank you for the comment. From my experience the Portuguese Camino is an easier walk compared to the French route. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. We've walked 2 routes of the Portuguese Camino in October and usually the first half of October is sunny and warm, from mid-October it gets cooler and starts raining. Last year I walked the Litoral Way beginning of November and the weather was great.
Buen Camino
I have never done the walk and still in the research stage. i found your input is the most comprehensive.
Thank you very much!
Hello Rubin. Thank you for the comment. If you have any questions abut the Portuguese Camino don't hesitate asking.
Buen Camino
So thankful for the invaluable info! I'm a 37 year old female trying to decide on either Litoral Way and Central route in April (17th-30th). Any thought on which route will be better than the other?
Hello Hazel. Thank you for the comment. The Litoral Way is my favorite route of the Portuguese Camino but you want to walk it in good weather conditions. The Central Route has interesting historical towns and beautiful forest it's more protected from the wind. I you're not going to book accommodation in advance I suggest deciding on the route based on the weather forecast. If it's rainy and windy than go with the Central. If it's nice weather walk the Litoral Way. In this post you can find the comparison of the routes from Porto https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-camino-routes/
As an option you can combine both routes; start on the Litoral Way and then switch to the Central. You can find more information on the route here https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-camino-combined-route/
Buen Camino
Hi! Such a helpful website! I have one question, how much in advance should I book accommodation if I plan to do the coastal walk in September? And would you recommend doing it in July? Thanks!
Hello Kamilla. Thank you for the comment. I'd suggest booking accommodation for September a couple of months in advance if you want to stay in private rooms and private albergues. Municipal albergues can't be booked in advance.
July is a very busy time on the coast it's the peak holiday month and many people go to the beaches north of Porto. Accommodation prices are higher and many hotels/guesthouses have a minimum stay of 2-3 nights. There are usually fewer pilgrims on the Portuguese route but more tourists in the area. If you stay in albergues it won't be a problem but if you prefer private rooms it might be difficult to find well-priced places. It can get quite hot in July you'll have to star walking early to be done before the midday heat.
Buen Camino
Thank you so much for the advice 😊
Hi Alya, this is a super-comprehensive yet still digestible website and so many thanks for the efforts in this! I have 2 quick questions: do you have any thoughts on walking the Portuguese (likely Coastal) route in early March? (not much flexibility unfortunately) Also, when paying at albergues - do they accept only cash or can one pay with card? Many thanks!
Hello Patrick. Thank you for the comment. It's quite chilly in early March and you're likely to get rain. We live in the south of Portugal and even here March is often just as cold and rainy as February.
Private albergues usually accept cards, public albergues operate cash. Overall in Portugal many places (small shops and cafes) don't accept cards. I recommend always carry some cash.
Buen Camino
Hi Stingy Nomads!
Looking to do the central route in mid Novemebr this year. I am ok with getting a little colder weather, at least it won't be too hot 🙂
Information on your website is superb, just wanted to say hi!
Hello Mathias. Thank you for the feedback. Enjoy the walk. I hope you won't get a lot of rain.
Buen Camino
Hello team,
Best guide, thank you so much I love it, so handy.
Can you please tell me if you know best bus to take from Santiago de Compostela to the airport? Online advice is confusing and contradictory, did you do this or do you know anyone who did and what worked?
Hello Barbara. Thank you for the comment. Bus #6 connects Santiago de Compostela with the airport. Here is the timetable and the stops of the bus from the official website efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.tussa.org/mediateca/Horarios_TteUrbano/AEROPORTO_Tte.Urbano_L6A_e_20240625_dtp.pdf
You can ask at your hotel/albergue in Santiago about the nearest stop.
Buen Camino
Hello
we are considering coming from the states to do the coastal route. a few questions. thinking about early October — the weather should be good??? correct. also, which airport would be best to fly to? thanks much. your site is great.
Hello Jennifer. Thank you for the comment. The weather is usually good in the first half of October but from mid-October it starts getting rainy and cold (make sure to finish the walk by then).
The best is to buy a return flight to Porto (there is a big international airport). The Coastal Route starts there. After completing the Camino you can take a direct bus from Santiago to Porto.
Buen Camino
Hello, thank you for all the great information! We will be walking from Porto to Santiago the Coastal Route starting the 24th of Sept. However the stages for 12 days is too long per day and we are looking to do in 14 days. Is there a recommended list of stages for the Coastal route that takes more days? Thank you!
Hello Deb. Thank you for the comment. I just finished walking the Coastal Route again and updated the post. It contains now 13 stages but you can break some stages down. You can download PDF files with walking stages in places to stay on the route and use them to plan a customized itinerary that suits you the best. https://stingynomads.com/portuguese-coastal-camino-stages/#Portuguese_Camino_Coastal_Route_PDF_files
Buen Camino
Hi. I walked the camino del Norte and the Primitivo in 2019 and a few of the pilgrims i met were using backpacking tents. I am going to walk the Portugese at the end of September 2024. Is it possible or advisable to sometimes use a tent on this route. great website. Thanks
Hello Brian thanks for reading. Wild camping is illegal. There are some campsites along the coastal route, but we did not really see campsites on the central route. In Orbitur campsites people mostly stay in wooden bungalows, so a tent is not required. The few campsites that are possibilities are not always located on the route. Staying at campsites often is more expensive than staying in public albergues. From a financial point of view, it’s not really worth carrying camping gear.
@Stingy Nomads,
Many thanks, less to carry!