The Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino - a 2026 guide
The Coastal Route is one of the trails of the Portuguese Camino from Porto. The total distance of the route is 274 km/170 mi. It starts in Porto and goes along the coast till Vigo. It merges with the Central Route in Redondela. In 2025 a half of pilgrims who completed the Portuguese Camino walked the Coastal Route. The Portuguese Camino is getting increasingly popular, and many pilgrims choose this route as an alternative to the Camino Frances.
Despite the name only 30% of the route (between Porto and Redondela) is along the coast. If you want to walk by the sea as much as possible the Litoral Way (80% along the coast) might be a better option.
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Coastal Route PDFs
To make your planning easier we created downloadable PDF files for the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino. One file is with walking stages from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. One has a list of places to stay (municipal and private albergues, hotels, and guesthouses) along the route.
- Portuguese Camino Coastal Route - walking stages PDF Download
- Portuguese Camino Coastal Route - places to stay PDF Download
Portuguese Camino planner
You can use our free Portuguese Camino planning tool. Combine routes, add the Spiritual Variant, choose the daily distance, and a starting point get a customized itinerary with recommended places to stay.
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The Coastal Camino - route overview
- Distance – 274 km/170 mi
- Number of days (stages) – 12-15 days
- Starting point – Sé Cathedral, Porto, Portugal
- Finishing point – Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain
- Difficulty level – moderate
- Total ascent – 3990 m
- Total descent – 3716 m
- Walking surface 155 km/96 mi - asphalt/tar; 29 km/18 mi - cobblestones; 65 km/40.3 mi - footpath/gravel road; 24 km/15 mi - boardwalk; 1 km/0.6 mi - beach.
- Walking along the coast - 77.5 km/ out of 274 km/170 mi. The last 86 km/53.4 mi to Santiago are inland on the Central Route.
- Average cost – 30 euros per person per day if staying in albergues, from 50 euros pp. if staying in hotels.
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The total distance of the Coastal Route from Porto to Santiago (Porto - Vigo - Redondela - Santiago) is 274 km/170 mi. It takes 12-15 days on average to complete the route. If you incorporate the Litoral Way into your walk the total distance will be around 280 km/173 mi. The stages stay the same but your daily distances might vary.
How to combine the Coastal and Central Route?
You can easily combine the Coastal and Central routes. There are two places along the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugues where pilgrims can switch to the Central Route.
- Vila do Conde - about 30 km from Porto (the second stage for most pilgrims). There is a route from Vila do Conde to Rates, that connects the Coastal Camino/Litoral Way with the Central Route.
- Caminha - about 107 km from Porto (the fifth stage for most pilgrims). The connecting route from Caminha goes along the Minho River to Valença where it merges with the Central Route.
There is another split on the Portuguese Camino after Redondela. From Pontevedra, there are two routes: the Spiritual Way and the main route of the Portuguese Camino.
If you want to know the difference between the two routes you can read our detailed post where we compare the Coastal and Central Route.
What is accommodation like on the route?
Like any other Camino de Santiago route the Coastal Way has public and private albergues, hotels, guesthouses, and a couple of campsites along the route.
Albergues are hostels for pilgrims. They usually have dormitory rooms with bunk beds and shared ablution facilities. Albergues can be public (run by a local municipality) and private.
Comparing public (municipal) and private albergues
| Features | Public albergues | Private albergues |
|---|---|---|
| Only for pilgrims | yes | no |
| Need a credential to stay | yes | no |
| Can be booked ahead | no | yes |
| Can stay as long as you want | only 1 night | yes |
| Price | 10-12 Euro | 20 Euro |
| Accept backpack delivery | usually no | yes |
Public albergues are the cheapest accommodation option on the Camino de Santiago. To stay in public albergues you'll need a Credential.
You can find public (municipal) albergues on the Coastal Route in
- Labruge (1st stage)
- Vila Chã (1st stage)
- Vila do Conde (2nd stage)
- Póvoa de Varzim (2nd stage)
- Aguçadoura (2nd stage)
- Marinhas (3rd stage)
- Castelo do Neiva (4th stage)
- Viana do Castelo (4th stage)
- Caminha (5th stage)
- A Guarda (5th stage)
- Vigo (8th stage)
- Redondela (9th stage)
The campsites on the Coastal Portuguese Camino can be found in
- Labruge
- Vila Cha
- Caminha
- A Guarda
- Baiona
- A Ramallosa
- Vigo
The cost of walking
The Portuguese Camino can be done on a different budget from 30 to 50+ Euros per person per day depending on how much comfort you need. The average cost of walking the Coastal Route is 35-45 Euro per person per day. We have a detailed post on the cost of the Portuguese Camino where you can find a lot of information for planning your estimated Camino budget.
Walking the Camino Portugues with 30, 40, and 50+ Euro per person, per day
| 30 Euro | 40 Euro | 50+ Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | ||
| Public albergues, 10 Euro | Private albergues, 15-20 Euro | Private room, from 50 Euro pp. |
| Food | ||
| Cooking, 10 Euro | Eating Menu del Día, 10-12 Euro | Eating out twice a day, 20-25 Euro |
| Backpack delivery (optional) | ||
| 7 Euro | 7 Euro | 7 Euro |
| Extra (entrance fees, coffee, laundry, etc.) | ||
| 8 Euro | 8 Euro | 8 Euro |
What to pack for the Camino?
It's important to remember not to overload your backpack, make sure to bring only the necessary stuff. The two most important items to bring are good walking shoes and a comfortable backpack.
If you're planning on using a backpack delivery service (see the next paragraph) then you can pack as much as you wish.
For more details on what to pack for the Coastal Portuguese Camino for men and women for different seasons read our packing list for the Portuguese Camino post.
Best guidebooks
I believe Camino de Santiago guidebooks by John Brierley are the best. We used his A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Camino Portugués Lisbon – Porto – Santiago: including Camino Central, Variente Espiritual, Camino da Costa, & Senda Litoral on the Coastal Route and it was very helpful.
Looking for some interesting reading on the Camino? See our reviews of some of the Top Novels on the Camino de Santiago.
Coastal Route apps
- Camino Ninja. One of the pilgrims' favorite apps. Free. Available for Android and Apple
- Portuguese Way Premium. Free. Available for Android and Apple.
- Buen Camino de Santiago. Free. Available for Android and Apple.
Luggage transfer
If you don't want to walk with a heavy backpack you can use one of the luggage transfer services on the Camino. Tuitrans, Correos, and Pilbeo offer luggage delivery on the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino.
It works very easily a car picks up your backpack at your hotel or albergue in the morning and drops it off at your next accommodation place by lunchtime. The service costs 7 Euros per backpack per stage. If you decide to use the delivery service keep in mind that you'll have to stay in private albergues or hotels. Public albergues usually don't accept backpack delivery.
If you have some extra luggage that you won't need on the Camino you can send it directly to Santiago de Compostela using one of the above companies.
Porto, the beginning of the route
Porto is an amazing place to reserve a couple of days before or after the Camino to explore the city.
Tours & Activities in Porto
If you have extra time to stay in Porto before you start walking the Camino you can do a tour or a guided walk to discover this beautiful city.
- Porto Historic City Center walking tour
- Fado Show with Port Wine
- Douro Valley Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise
- Half Day - Private TukTuk All Around Porto
Places to stay in Porto
There are many albergues in the city including one municipal albergue N.S. do Rosario de Vilar and one private albergue Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto.
If you rather stay in the center there are several options from hostels to luxury hotels depending on your budget.
- Low-end | CATS Porto Hostel | Onefam Ribeira |
- Mid-range | Portuense Alojamento Local | A Portuguesa Guest House |
- High-end | Maria da SÉ Historic House |
How to walk out of Porto: Coastal vs Litoral route?
You can walk out of Porto following the Litoral Way or the Coastal Route. Both routes start from Se Cathedral. The main difference is that the Litoral Way follows the coast from the beginning when the Coastal Route goes inland till Vila do Conde. Both routes merge in Vila do Conde and from there continue along the coast.
I've walked both routes and prefer walking out of Porto following the Litoral Way. It's a lot more scenic than the first stage of the Coastal Route. We have a detailed post on the 3 different routes of the Portuguese Camino from Porto.
The distance on the Litoral Way to Vila do Conde is longer than on the Coastal Route; 33 km/20.5 mi vs 29 km/18 mi. I'd suggest stopping in Labruge (24 km/15 mi) or Vila Cha (26 km/16 mi) instead of walking to Vila do Conde.
We have a detailed post comparing the Litoral Way and Coastal Route.
Coastal Route walking stages
Stage 1. Se Cathedral, Porto to Vila Chã, 26 km/16 mi
Porto - Matosinhos - Lavra - Labruge - Vila Chã
- Distance – 26 km/16 mi
- Time – 5-6 hours
- Accumulated ascent – 242 m
- Accumulated descent – 273 m
- Walking surface – 15 km/9.3 mi – asphalt; 10 km/6.2 mi – boardwalks; 1 km/0.6 mi – cobbled
- Walking along the coast - 23.5 km/14.6 mi are along the Douro River and coast
It’s a beautiful walking stage along the river and later the coast with plenty of restaurants and cafes.
The described stage is technically the Litoral Way, not the Coastal Route but most pilgrims (including myself) choose this route to walk out of Porto.
The first sage on the official Coastal Route from the Cathedral to Vila do Conde is inland. The route exists. It’s well-marked but the scenery is not as spectacular as on the Lirotal Way. In my opinion, the only reason to choose it is the distance. From Se Cathedral to Vila do Conde on the Coastal Route is 29 km/18 mi and on the Litoral Way is 32.5 km/20 mi.
Challenges
The route marking on the first 10 km/6.2 mi from the Cathedral is non-existent. It’s not difficult to find the way, just follow the river till you get to the information office in Matosinhos (10 km) from there you can follow the yellow arrows.
Relatively long distance for the first day on the Camino. There are towns and places to stay before Vila Chã you can shorten your first walking day.
Highlights
- Se Cathedral in Porto, the starting point of the Coastal Route.
- Walking along the Douro River
- Walking along the coast and past beautiful beaches
Stage 1 route description
0-6 km/0-3.7 mi along the Douro River. You can take the famous yellow tram (#1 and #18) for the first 5.5 km/3.4 mi. It follows the same route as the Camino. Passeio Alegre is the name of the tram stop where you get off.
6 km/3.7 mi – São João Baptista da Foz Fortress and Barra do Douro Lighthouse
10.5 km/6.5 mi – Tourist Information Office in Matosinhos. They sometimes sell Credentials. You can get a stamp here. From there the route is well-marked. Some pilgrims get to Matosinhos by bus or metro train. Bus #500 and metro line A go from Porto to Matosinhos. If you do so you can easily walk to Vila do Condo which is 22 km from Matosinhos.
10.5–13 km//6.5-8 mi – the Camino goes inland through Matosinhos. It is the only part of the stage where you have to pay attention to the Camino signs.
11.7 km/7.2 mi – go over the bridge Ponte móvel de Leça to the other side of the river.
13 km/8 mi – the information office where you can get a stamp.
From 13 km/8 mi you walk along the coast to Vila Cha.
15 km/9.3 mi – the beginning of the boardwalks. From here the walk is almost entirely on boardwalks.
20 km/12.4 mi – a big supermarket (ALDI, 400 m away from the boardwalks)
24 km/15 mi – Labruge, a small beach town with cafes, guesthouses, and a municipal albergue 900 m away from the Camino route. You can stop here instead of walking another 2 km/1.2 mi to Vila Chã. Then your next day's walk will be 20 km/12.4 mi instead of 18 km/11 mi. It's a good option if you don't want to stay in the public albergue as accommodation options are quite limited in Vila Chã.
Places to stay in Labruge
- Parque de Campismo Orbitur (1 km/0.6 mi before Labruge)
- Blue Beach Apartment – Caminhos de Santiago (1 km/0.6 mi before Labruge)
- Casa da Praia Labruge
- Municipal Albergue de S.Tiago (900 m inland away from the Camino)
26 km/16 mi – Vila Chã, another small beach town with two or three restaurants and guesthouses. The municipal albergue in Vila Chã is about 800 m from the coast and the Camino route. There are not many accommodation options in the village if you walk another 1.5 km/0.9 mi to Mindelo Beach you'll find more places.
Places to stay in Vila Chã
- Municipal Albergue de S.Mamede in Vila Chã
- Parque do campsimo in Vila Chã
Places to stay in Mindelo, 1.5 km/0.9 mi past Vila Chã
Stage 2. Vila Chã to Aguçadoura, 18 km/11 mi
Vila Chã - Vila do Conde - Póvoa de Varzim - Aguçadoura
- Distance – 18 km/11.1 mi
- Time – 4-5 hours (moving time)
- Accumulated ascent – 119 m
- Accumulated descent – 116 m
- Walking surface – 7.7 km – boardwalk; 4 km - tar road; 6 km – cobblestones; 300 m – sand
- Walking along the coast - 12 km/7.4 mi out of 18 km/11 mi
It’s a relatively short and easy walking day with plenty of places to stop for coffee and lunch.
From Villa Chã the marked route goes parallel to the coast through the town but you can walk along the sea on the boardwalk from the start. After 2 km/1.2 mi the marked route continues on the boardwalk.
At 6 km the Camino trail turns inland across the bridge. It takes you through the towns of Vila do Conde and Póvoa de Varzim and returns to the coast at 12 km/7.4 mi.
Challenges
- Short parts of the boardwalk are covered in sand you walk on dunes which is more tiring
- Walking through the cities (Vila do Conde and Póvoa de Varzim) between 6 km/3.7 mi and 12 km/7.4 mi.
Highlights
- A beautiful walk along the coast between Vila Chã and Vila do Conde
- The historical center of Vila do Conde
- A picturesque coastal walk between Espozende and Aguçadoura
Stage 2 route description
0-6 km/0-3.7 mi - walking along the coast on the boardwalk
2.5 km/1.5 mi - Mindelo, a bar and a cafe
4.8 km/3 mi - Praia do Árvore, hotels, restaurants, cafes, a shop
5.6 km/3.4 mi - a restaurant
6 km/3.7 mi - the Coastal Route turns inland
6-12 km/3.7-7.4 mi - the route goes inland. It’s possible to continue along the coast. After crossing the bridge in Vila do Conde go to Avenida do Brasil.
7.5 km/4.6 mi - Vila do Conde. It’s a big town with many cafes, shops, restaurants, hotels, and a public albergue. From Vila do Conde you can switch to the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino and walk to Rates following the river or the aqueduct route.
7.5-12 km/4.6-7.4 mi on the Litoral Way (along the coast). From Vila do Conde to Póvoa de Varzim the Coastal Route goes inland. It’s possible to continue along the coast. After crossing the bridge in Vila do Conde get to Avenida do Brasil and continue walking along the coast. You’ll see Camino signs again on the promenade in Póvoa de Varzim. Note! You have to go through Vila do Conde to cross the river.
11 km/6.8 mi - Póvoa de Varzim. It is another big town with cafes, shops, and hotels.
12-18 km/7.4-11 mi - the Camino goes along the coast.
18 km/11 mi - Aguçadoura, a small beach town with a public albergue, a couple of guesthouses, shops, and restaurants.
Places to stay in Aguçadoura
Stage 3. Aguçadoura to Marinhas, 18 km/11 mi
Aguçadoura - Praia Estela - Apúlia - Fão - Esposende - Marinhas
- Distance – 18 km/11 mi
- Time – 5 hours
- Accumulated ascent – 81 m
- Accumulated descent – 72 m
- Walking surface – 6 km/3.7 mi – boardwalk; 4.7 km/2.9 mi - tar road/asphalt; 5.4 km/3.3 mi – cobblestones; 2 km/1.2 mi – footpath
- Walking along the coast - 7 km/4.3 mi out of 18 km/11 mi.
It’s another easy and short walking day on the Coastal Route. The first half is on the boardwalk along the beach, the second half is inland except for the walk on the promenade in Esposende.
Challenges
- Nothing, in particular, an easy walk along the beach and through towns with no hills or walking on the sand.
Highlights
- A beautiful walk along the beach between 0 km and 4 km.
- A beautiful small church in Apulia
- The small historical center of Fao
- The historical center and the promenade in Esposende.
Stage 3 route description
0-4 km/0-2.4 mi - on the boardwalk along the beach
4 km/2.4 mi - a bar and a route split. The left route continues on the boardwalk close to the coast, the right route goes inland. Both routes join after about 1,2 km. It’s recommended to take the left route and stay on the boardwalk. The right route goes along the road.
7.5 km/4.6 mi - a small church where you can get a stamp. Apulia, is a small town with a private albergue, guesthouses, cafes, restaurants, and shops.
7.5-12 km/4.6-7.7 mi on the Litoral Way. You can walk from Apulia to Fão along the coast instead of going inland through the forest. In Apulia go to Avenida da Colonia, and continue along the coast till Rua Capital Jorge Larcher. Turn right at the Rua and head to the bridge. The coastal route from Apulia to Fão is 1.5 km longer than the official Coastal Route.
8.7-10.3 km/5.4-6.4 mi - walking on a footpath through the forest.
11 km/6.8 mi - a small church where you can get a stamp. Fão is a small town with a couple of hostels, restaurants, cafes, and shops
11.5 km/7.1 mi - a metal bridge across the Cadavo River
12 km/7.4 mi - a cafe
12.8 km/7.9 mi - Hotel Rio Cavado/restaurant
13 km/8 mi - Esposende, a bigger town with hostels, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, bars, and ATMs.
13-14.5 km/8-9 mi on the Litoral Way. In Esposende the Camino goes inland through the town for 1.5 km. You can continue walking along the coast. At the runaround after Hotel Mira Rio continue walking along the river and the cycling road (soon you’ll see a boardwalk). You’ll start seeing the Camino signs again after 1.5 km.
14.5-15.5 km/9-9.6 mi - walking along the coast
15 km/9.3 mi - Aparthotel Pinhal da Foz, Hotel Suave Mar
16 km/10 mi - a restaurant, the Coastal Route turns inland
17.5 km/10.8 mi - Vila Ribeiro Guesthouse
18 km/11 mi - Public Albergue in Marinhas. There is a shop, a pharmacy, and a couple of restaurants near the albergue. There is a tap with drinking water outside.
Places to stay in Marinhas
Stage 4. Marinhas to Viana do Castelo, 21 km/13 mi
Marinhas - Castelo do Neiva - Chafé - Viana do Castelo
- Distance – 21 km/13 mi
- Time – 5 hours
- Accumulated ascent – 346 m
- Accumulated descent – 361 m
- Walking surface – 7.5 km/4.6 mi - tar road/asphalt, 8 km/5 mi – cobblestones, 5.5 km/3.4 mi – footpath
- Walking along the coast - 0 km, the entire stage is inland
The walk today from the start to the end is inland. Unlike the previous 3 stages that are flat, today's walk has some ascents and descents. In one day you total ascents more than in the first three days combined.
Challenges
- Several ascents and descents along the route
- Walking on hard surfaces e.g. cobbled stones which are tougher on your feet
- Walking on the sidewalk along a busy road for the last 2 km/1.2 mi to Viana do Castelo
Highlights
- A spectacular forest with a river between 6.4 km/3.9 mi and 7.7 km/4.7 mi. One of the most beautiful forest walks on the Portuguese Camino.
- Several beautiful churches where you can get stamps
- A nice forest walk between 9.2 km/5.7 mi and 10.6 km/6.5 mi
- The historical center of Viana do Castelo
Stage 4 route description
Between 3 km/1.8 mi and 5 km/3.1 mi, there are several cafes and small shops
Between 6.4 km/3.9 mi and 7.7 km/4.7 mi - walking on a footpath through the lush green forest next to the river
8 km/5 mi - Public albergue Don Nausti, Castelo do Neiva
9 km/5.5 mi - the church of St.Iago where you can get a stamp
9.2-10.6 km/5.7-6.5 mi - a nice forest walk
10.5 km/6.5 mi - a food stop
13.5 km/8.3 mi - a cafe
16 km/9.9 mi - the small town of Anha with restaurants, cafes, a couple of hotels, and a shop
18.5-20.5 km/11.5-12.7 mi - walking along a busy street with many cars
20 km/12.4 mi - the Eiffel Bridge across the Lima River
21 km/13 mi - The Public Albergue of Viana do Castelo. The Albergue is about 500 m away from the historical center.
Places to stay in Viana do Castelo
Stage 5. Viana do Castelo to Caminha, 28 km/17.3 mi
Viana do Castelo - Carreço - Vila Praia de Âncora - Caminha
- Distance – 28 km/17.3 mi
- Time – 6-7 hours
- Accumulated ascent – 391 m
- Accumulated descent – 385 m
- Walking surface – 16.5 km/10.2 mi - tar road/asphalt, 8.5 km/5.2 mi – cobblestones, 3 km/1.8 mi – footpath
- Walking along the coast - 4 km/2.4 mi out of 28 km/17.3 mi are along the coast
It’s a long and challenging walking day with several ascents and descents. You often can see the sea but not from close by. The route goes through peaceful towns, small villages, forests, and fields. The Camino gets to the coast after Vila Praia de Âncora.
Challenges
- A long walking day, over 28 km/17.3 mi
- Several ascents and descents
- Walking on hard surfaces (tar roads, cobblestones) for most of the day
Highlights
- Narrow cobbled streets with high stone walls in the first half of the walk
- 6th-century convent Sao Joao de Cabanas, 30min. walk Carreço
- 14 km/8.6 mi - a wonderful cafe in the middle of the forest with outside tables and chairs
- A beautiful forest in the middle part
- The historical part of Vila Praia de Âncora
- The walk along the coast between 20.5 km/12.7 mi and 24.5 km/15.2 mi
- The historical center of Caminha
Stage 5 route description
The Camino route loops around Viana do Castelo. The easiest way to get from your accommodation place to the route is to walk to Igreja dos Santos Martires and continue on Rua Dom Moises Alves Pinho.
0-4 km/0-2.4 mi - the route goes through the town and neighborhoods
4-10 km/2.4-6.2 mi - the Camino passes small villages and fields
10 km/6.2 mi - Carreco, a small town with a private albergue Casa do Adro, a shop, an ATM, and cafes.
11 km/6.8 mi - our favorite Albergue on the Coastal Route Casa do Sardão
Between 12 km/7.4 mi and 13 km/8 mi - walking through a beautiful forest
14 km/8.6 mi - a wonderful cafe in the forest by the river with good coffee and nice desserts. It’s a perfect place to stop for a light lunch or coffee.
17 km/10.5 mi - a bar
18 km/11 mi - Vila Praia de Âncora, a town with hotels, restaurants, shops, and cafés.
20.5-24.5 km/12.7-15.2 mi - a beautiful walk along the coast and past several beaches
24.5 km/15.2 mi - the route turns inland and goes through the town of Moledo
25.5-27.3 km/15.8-17 mi - a long straight stretch on the sidewalk along the road
28 km/17.3 mi - Caminha. The end of the Portuguese part of the Coastal Route. From Caminha you can continue on the Coastal Route or switch to the Central Route. To cross from Caminha to A Guarda (Coastal Route) pilgrims can use a boat. Instead of continuing on the Coastal Route and taking a boat, you can walk from Caminha to Valença/Tui and do the last 100 km from Tui to Santiago on the Central Route.
Places to stay in Caminha
Stage 6. Caminha (Portugal) to Viladesuso (Spain), 21 km/13 mi
Caminha - A Guarda - Oia - Viladesuso
- Distance – 21 km/13 mi
- Time – 5-6 hours
- Accumulated ascent – 375 m
- Accumulated descent – 360 m
- Walking surface – 11 km/6.8 mi - tar road/asphalt; 10 km/6.3 mi – footpath/gravel road
- Walking along the coast - 14 km/8.6 mi out of 21 km/13 mi
It's a beautiful walking day that starts with a boat ride across the river, then the Coastal Route goes through the forest to Caminha, and after the town continues along the coast.
First, you take a boat to the other side of the Minho River. There are several departures scheduled throughout the day depending on tides. You can buy a ticket and find departure times online. Tickets can be purchased at the pier as well. The price is 9 euros per person, 10 euros per person with a bicycle. The ride is around 10 minutes.
After a short boat ride you arrive at the pier in A Pasaxe. Keep in mind the time difference, Spain is 1 hour ahead of Portugal. Once you’re on the other side of the river it’s 1 hour later than in Caminha.
Challenges
- A steep ascent from A Pasaxe (the pier)
- It’s a relatively easy walking day mostly along the coast with short parts along the road on the cycling route with coastal views.
Highlights
- A beautiful forest walk from A Pasaxe
- The historical center and beaches in A Guarda
- The spectacular coastal scenery from A Guarda
- The Monastery of Oia
Stage 6 route description
0-2.2 km/0-1.3 mi - the route climbs up
1.2-2.2 km/0.7-1.3 mi - a beautiful forest walk
3 km/1.8 mi - A Guarda, a small beach town with a public albergue, hotels, restaurants, and shops
3-5 km/1.8-3.1 mi - walking through the town
4 km/2.4 mi - a public albergues
5 km/3.1 mi - Praia de Area Grande, a small sandy beach. The Coastal Route and the Litoral Way merge there.
5.2 km/3.2 mi - a restaurant
8-9.6 km/5-6 mi - on a cycling route along the road
11 km/6.8 mi - Portecelo, a small town with hotels and restaurants. Loft As Casetas Peregrinos has excellent reviews.
12.5 km/7.7 mi - Casa Alicia holiday house
14 km/8.6 mi - A Marinha guesthouse
17 km/10.5 mi - Oia, a small beautiful town with a famous monastery
20 km/12.4 mi - Viladesuso, a small coastal town stretched along the road with hotels and restaurants. Loft Oia hotel
20.7 km/12.8 mi - Hotel/restaurant Glasgow, Albergue Caminho Portugues
21 km/13 mi - Albergue da Estrela
Stage 7. Villadesuso to A Ramallosa, 19 km/11.8 mi
Viladesuso - Mougas - Baiona - A Ramallosa
- Distance – 19 km/11.8 mi
- Time – 5-6 hours
- Accumulated ascent – 344 m
- Accumulated descent – 362 m
- Walking surface – 15.5 km/9.6 mi - tar road/asphalt; 3.5 km/2.2 mi – footpath/gravel road
- Walking along the coast - 9 km/5.5 mi
It is a short and easy walking day with several ascents in the second half of it. Unfortunately, if you follow the official Coastal Route you walk inland most of the day. If you want to walk along the coast at 8 km/5 mi continue following the cycling road instead of turning inland.
Challenges
- Several steep ascents in the second half of the day
Highlights
- Beautiful coastal views
- A picturesque forest walk between 8 km/5 mi and 9.5 km/5.9 mi
- The historical center of Baiona
- The Old Bridge at the entrance to A Ramallosa
- The historical center of A Ramallosa
Stage 7 route description
2.6 km/1.6 mi - Aguncheiro Albergue/cafe
4 km/2.4 mi - a campsite/restaurant O Muiño
7 km/4.3 mi - Soremma hotel/cafe, camping Mougas
8 km/5 mi - a right turnoff, the Camino route goes over the hill
8-19 km/5-11.8 mi on the Litoral Way. You can continue walking along the coast on a cycling route to Baiona. The distance is about the same as on the official Coastal Route with no hills. In Baiona you can follow Avenida Montreal to Ladeira Beach. From the beach continue on Avenida Praia Ladeira to A Ramallosa. If you choose this route your entire walk will be along the coast without the hills.
8-9.5 km/5-5.9 mi - a beautiful forest walk with a steep ascent
11 km/6.8 mi - a restaurant
14 km/8.6 mi - Baiona, a coastal town with a nice historical center, many bars and cafes
17.5 km/10.8 mi - Sabaris, a neighborhood
19 km/11.8 mi - A Ramallosa, a nice town with beautiful beaches and a promenade along the river
Placesto stay in Sabaris/A Ramallosa
- Albergue Playa de Sabaris
- Hotel Vasco Da Gama
- Hospedaria Paso Pias (they have a special price for shared rooms, not available for online booking)
Stage 8. A Ramallosa to Vigo, 21.5 km/13.3 mi
- Distance – 21.5 km/13.3 mi
- Time – 5-6 hours (moving time)
- Accumulated ascent – 381 m
- Accumulated descent – 345 m
- Walking surface – 13.5 km/8.3 mi - tar road/asphalt; 8 km/5 mi – footpath/gravel road
- Walking along the coast - 0 km the entire stage is inland
This stage of the Coastal Route is not my favorite. The entire route goes inland you get to the sea only in Vigo. You walk bits and parts through the forest but most of it you walk through towns, neighborhoods, and next to roads.
I’ve walked this stage twice following two routes and prefer the Litoral Way over the Coastal Route. It goes along the coast, offers breathtaking scenery, and less walking through industrial areas and near busy roads. For me, the advantage of the Coastal Route is that it’s better marked.
Highlights
- A forest walk between 10 km/6.2 mi and 12 km/7.4 mi
- A beautiful waterfall at 11 km/6.8 mi
Challenges
- Walking along a busy road between 12 km/7.4 mi and 14 km/8.6 mi
- Walking through the city for 4 km/2.4 mi at the end of the stage
- The lack of route marking in Vigo
Stage 8. Route description
After 1 km/0.6 mi you’re out of the town, walking in the forest.
From 1 km/0.6 mi to 12 km/7.4 mi the Coastal Route goes through the forest and villages/towns, sometimes along the road.
1.6 km/1 mi - a bar
4 km/2.4 mi - a cafe, a restaurant
8 km/5 mi - Albergue San Xurxo, a cafe
Between 10 km/6.2 mi and 12 km/7.4 mi walking on a footpath through the beautiful forest.
11 km/6.8 mi - a route split, the left route goes to the road, the right route continues through the forest
11.3 km/7 mi - a small waterfall
11.6 km/7.2 mi - another route split; the right route goes to an Albergue in Freixo (which is 5 km/3.1 mi away from the Coastal Route), and the left route continues to Vigo
12-14 km/7.4-8.6 mi - the Camino goes on a sidewalk along a busy road
14 km/8.6 mi - left turn, you’ll see the Camino sign
14.3 km/8.8 mi - right turn at the small red bridge, follow the river
14.3-17.5 km/8.8-10.8 mi - along the river through the forest and then the city
17.5-21.5 km/10.8-13.3 mi - through Vigo
Places to stay in Vigo
Stage 9. Vigo to Redondela (the Central Route), 16.5 km/10.2 mi
- Distance – 16.5 km/10.2 mi
- Time – 4-5 hours (moving time)
- Accumulated ascent – 203 m
- Accumulated descent – 210 m
- Walking surface – 11.5 km/7.1 mi - tar road/asphalt; 5 km/3.1 mi – footpath/gravel road
- Walking along the coast - 8 km/5 mi (between 5 km/3.1 mi and 13 km/8 mi) beautiful coastal views from the route
The last 100 km on the Coastal Route start in Vigo so there might be more people on the route.
It’s a short and easy walking stage. The most difficult part is to find the Coastal Route in Vigo as there are very few Camini signs in the city. The easiest is to get to Rua de Urzaiz from your accommodation place and follow that street till the end (the last part is pedestrian). At the end turn left to Rua de Toledo (you’ll see yellow arrows). From there you can follow the Camino signs.
Challenges
- Finding the Camino route in Vigo
- No place to stop for coffee or food once you’re out of Vigo till you reach Redondela
Highlights
- The historical part of Vigo
- Spectacular views of the coast, the bay, and the bridge from the route
- A beautiful waterfall in the forest
- The historical part of Redondela
Stage 9 route description
0-3 km/0-1.8 mi - through the city
5-13 km/3.1-8 mi - on a slope of the hill with beautiful views of the coast
9 km/5.6 mi - a picturesque waterfall in the forest
14 km/8.6 mi - the beginning of a steep descent
16.5 km/10.2 mi - Redondela. Here the Coastal Route merges with the Central Route. Expect to see a lot more pilgrims.
Places to stay in Redondela
Stages 10-13. Redondela to Santiago
You can follow our itinerary from Redondela to Santiago HERE.
Coastal Route planning resources
- The Portuguese Camino de Santiago – a detailed guide
- Comparing the Coastal and Central Route of the Portuguese Camino
- Coastal vs Litoral Way of the Portuguese Camino
- The Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Camino
- How to switch from the Coastal Route/Litoral Way to the Central Route in Vila do Conde?
- Switching from the Coastal Route to the Central Route in Caminha
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Hi,
I am very new for such pilgrimage and as a beginner i would do it for short like 3-4 days over eastern holidays. I will reach in Porto on 19th April morning. I will take my flight back on 22nd April around 9 am also from Porto.
I am curious if i do average 20-25 km a day, which destination might be best for me to take a bus or train early morning back to Porto on 22nd April.
Thanks.
Sunil
Hi there. We will be walking the Camino from Porto during June. I have been following your blogs the last year and can't wait!!! We are very unsure which trail to do. Which will you recommend as your personal favourite? Or what will be a great combination?
Thanks so much!
Tanya
P.s. Do you still speak Afrikaans now and then??
Hello, Tanya! Thank you for the comment! I'd recommend following the Senda Litoral to walk out of Porto and then continue on the Coastal Route till Caminha. From Caminha go to Valença and follow the Central Route till Pontevedra there you can choose between continuing on the Central Route to Santiago or following the Spiritual Way that joins with the Central Route in Padron. Just keep in mind the first day of the Spiritual Way has a very steep ascent. You'll need about 2 weeks to complete the route following the suggested itinerary.
Buen Camino!
Hello, thank you for sharing all this information this blog was very helpful! I plan to walk the coastal Portuguese camino route in May 2019 solo. I am wanting to do about 7 days walking and wondering if you recommend any particular part of the camino route for these 7 days? Thank you!
Hello, Nadine! Thank you for the comment! I liked the Portuguese part of the route the most, you can start in Porto and finish in Vigo, it'll take about 7 days. If you want to finish in Santiago then it's better to start in Caminha you'll need about 7 days to walk to Santiago.
Buen Camino!
Hii :))
Love this post!! I'm curious to know whether you guys booked any hostels, albergues, hotel etc. stays before planning your trip. Or what other things you anticipated/planned/booked before going. I'll be walking my first Camino this year and I am nervous as to not finding a place to sleep upon arrival to my different destionations haha (hope this is a common fear:)
My boyfriend and I will be starting in Baiona and will follow the same track as this post.
Hello, Mathilde! Thank you for the comment! We didn't book anything in advance but I'm sure many people who walk the Camino for the first time have the same fear about not finding a place to sleep. We've never had this problem on any Camino route. Public albergues can't be booked in advance at all, they work on principal first come first serve, private albergues and hostels can be booked beforehand. As I remember from Baiona on there are quite a lot of places to stay; public and private albergues, hotels etc. I'm sure you'll be able to find a place. Most pilgrims go to public or municipal albergues because they are the cheapest accommodation on the route (5-6 Euro per bed), private albergues charge between 10-12 Euro, a private room in a hotel will be more expensive. People on the Camino that work in albergues are very helpful I don't think they'll let someone just stay on the street.
Buen Camino!
what do you think of this route:
24 June – Arrival in Porto(Not included)
Accommodation in a 3*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
25 June – Free day in Porto
Meeting with a member of our team for a briefing and to collect the documentation.
Accommodation in a 3*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
26 June - Transfer: Porto – Matosinhos - 1st Stage – Porto (Matosinhos) – Vila do Conde – 20 km
Accommodation in a 3*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
27 June - 2nd Stage – Vila do Conde – Esposende – 24,5 km
Accommodation in a 3*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
28 June - 3rd Stage – Esposende – Viana do Castelo – 23,5 km
Accommodation in a 3*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
29 June - 4th Stage – Viana do Castelo – Ancora – 19 km
Accommodation in a 4*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
30 July - 5th Stage – Ancora – A Guarda – 14 km
Accommodation in a 2*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
1 July - 6th Stage – A Guarda – Oia – 14 km
Accommodation in a 2*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
2 July - 7th Stage – Oia – Baiona – 17 km
Accommodation in a 3*Hotel – Accommodation and breakfast
Hello, Jeff! Your itinerary looks fine to me, the stages are not too long, your accommodation will be booked no need to worry about availability plus you are going to stay in hotels which means it'll be more comfortable than staying in abergues. I assume you don't walk all the way to Santiago.
Buen Camino!
Hi, Thanks for this great blog. I started thinking about walking the Portuguese Coastal route just recently. The idea of carrying all my things used to stop me before, but it seems to be possible to arrange luggage transport now.
Do you have information about luggage transfers? Do you have to arrange that before you start or can you arrange it on the way? Can you arrange this at every albergue? And at other accommodation along the route? Is it possible to use it every day on this route? Or is there a risk you have to carry your luggage yourself at some parts eventually?
Regards, Karin
Hello, Karin! Thank you for the comment! We've never used any luggage transfer service on the Camino but we did see many people using it. I'd suggest to contact a company beforehand and find out how exactly it works. It's possible to arrange that you luggage is transferred every day from albergue to albergue the only thing is that public (municipal) albergues usually don't allow luggage without a pilgrim because they don't accept booking in advance, private albergues and hostels don't have any problem with it (I'd suggest to find out it with a company). There are several luggage transfer services you can try Pilbeo they say on the site that the do transfer luggage on the Coastal route from Porto to Santiago. Depending on the length of the stage it costs between 5-7 Euro per backpack, they pick it up at one albergue and transfer to the next one so when you arrive your backpack is already there.
Buen Camino!
Hi
I've just looked at some of your costings, and for June they seem to be significantly higher. For example you quote 14 Euros for one person at Parque de Campismo Orbitur Angieras - the cheapest I could book there was for £47 (June 20). I had expected prices to be higher in the Summer months, but not by this much. This has me a little concerned.
Hello, Steve! We didn't stay at Parque de Campismo Orbitur Angeiras there are several Orbitur campsites, we stayed at Parque de Campismo Orbitur Rio Alto. As it says in the post for online booking there are only more expensive accommodation options (with attached bathroom and kitchen), plus I believe they have special prices for pilgrims that you can't get if book online. Public albergues always charge the same between 5-6 Euro pp., private albergues and hostels might be more expensive in high season but not crazy expensive between 12 and 15 Euro. We walked another Camino route in June and didn't notice that accommodation prices were higher than in May on the Portuguese Camino.
Buen Camino!
Hello
I will be hiking April 1-11, 2019. I am wondering which route you think would be best? Mainly conserned with weather and availability of housing. Also, do you think there will be many others this time of year?
Thanks
Holly
Hello, Holly! It depends on the weather conditions; if it's rainy or windy I'd suggest to stick to the Central Route if it's nice and sunny follow the Coastal Route. I don't think accommodation will be a problem, most albergues are opened in April and there won't be many people walking the Camino yet. You always can start along the coast and if it's too cold or windy there switch to the Central route e.g. at Vila do Conde or Caminha. I don't think there will be many people walking but there will be definitely some pilgrims you won't be lonely.
Buen Camino!
Hi
Planning on doing my Camino end June from Porto and have found this blog very insightful and helpful. Thank You. My main concern as a woman walking alone is safety? My husband and son will join me in Vigo for the remainder... is the accommadations you mentioned child friendly ( my son is 12). We hope to stay on for a couple of days at the end to relax is there anywhere you could recommend ? Flying home from vigo. Thank you. Doreen
Hello, Doreen! Thank you for your comment! I saw many women of different ages walking alone on the Portuguese Camino and nobody complained about safety or had any issues on the route besides in June there will be many people walking the Camino you always can join someone and walk together. Vigo is quite a touristy place I'm sure you'll be able to find accommodation for your family, I think you can stay with your son at the hotel we stayed. Vigo is a nice city, the most famous thing here is Cies Islands where you can get by boat, it's very close to the city, there are nice beaches and short hiking trails. There are several small cozy coastal towns nearby you can do a day trip by bus or join a tour. The Old Town (Casco Viejo) in a nice area to go out. The area around Vigo is famous as Riax Baixas wine region you can visit wine estates and do some tasting as well. If you have time you can do a day trip to Santiago de Compostela, about 1 hour by train, 1h30min. by bus. I think your total distance will be over 100km which means you can get your Compostela there.
Buen Camino!
Hi Doreen,
I walked from Porto to Santiago on the coastline in 2017 and there wasn't a minute of my trip I felt unsafe. I actually felt safer than in my homeland, in Hungary. You also always have the opportunity to join other pilgrims on the way when you feel alone. Buen Camino!
Hi
We are a reasonably fit couple being 67/62 years old. we plan to do the coastal walk in June 2019. Some of the daily distances look daunting (eg 22km ++) even with luggage transfer. Also we prefer private accommodation like a hotel room with private bathroom.
Any advice/thoughts/suggestions?
Hello, Ian! You can walk a day as far as you want there are several private hotels and albergues on the way. You can download our PDF file (pop-up form that appears if you stay on the page for longer than 90 seconds. It contains distances between the towns as well as infrastructure in every town/village on the way. You can use it to plan your itinerary. On the stretch between A Ramallosa and Vigo there were not many options you'll probably have to walk 21km all the way to Vigo otherwise I'm sure you'll be able to find hotels at every 10-15km.
Buen Camino!
I tried from different browsers - no any popup appeared. So I am withouf PDF 🙁 🙂
Hello, Vita! We currently disabled the pop-up form due to some technical issues. Please, check your e-mails, I sent it to you just now.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Buen Camino!
Hello, could you please email me the PDF as well? I can't seem to find it anywhere on your site.
I didn't see much on the blog about cost. How much money should I plan on the trip costing me for breakfast and dinner, and hostels for 13 nights...incidentals. Will I be able to charge my cellphone so I can take pictures or should I plan for a camera with batteries? ANy trouble finding placed to get the passport stamped each day?
Dear, Charles! If you read the post carefully you'll find right in the beginning (after the very first paragraph in bold) words "for more information on the cost, planning, packing etc. go to the complete Portuguese Camino guide. If you click on the link in that post you'll find answers to all your questions. We're very sorry for the confusion!
Buen Camino!
Hi there, thanks for a great blog, so much valuable information. I have a friend who is looking into doing the Camino in a wheelchair. Do you think the Portuguese Coastal route would be a good option for someone in a wheelchair? From what I have read most people who have done it in a wheelchair do the French route. I am not sure whether that is just because it is the most well know or if it is because it is the most wheelchair friendly. Would appreciate your opinion since you have done so many of the routes. Thanks
Hello, Tori! We've walked both routes and from what I've seen the Portuguese Camino is more suitable for a wheelchair than the French route. The French Camino is the most popular walked by most people maybe it's the reason people in wheelchair prefer this route as well. On the Portuguese Camino, both Coastal and Central routes 90% of the ground is asphalt, boardwalks or cobblestones all these grounds are more suitable to manage in a wheelchair. There are very few ascents and descents which facilitates the route as well. I'd definitely recommend having at least one person in a support group. I remember on the last day from Padron to Santiago there was a part through the forest on a footpath with many roots impossible to go in a wheelchair but there is a quiet road parallel to the trail that leads to Santiago. We saw once a man in a wheelchair doing the French route but he had a big support group, sometimes they had to carry him, 4-5 guys, because the route wasn't good for a wheelchair.
I hope it helps!
Buen Camino!
I am so glad I found your amazing blog, thank you so much. I will be doing a solo walk on Coastal way possibly from Baiona (or do you recommend another and my 1st long walk (ever). Can you share your thoughts about safety/is there anything I should watch out for enroute (I should have a roaming phone with me). I will stay in a hotel, not hostels. Is it difficult to arrange luggage transfer on my own?
Hello, Denise! Thank you very much for the comment! We're glad you liked our blog! As for the walk from Baiona, it felt safe, the main tip is don't leave your valuables (phone, money etc.) unattended in a restaurant, bar, street etc. The route is well-marked, there will be other pilgrims on the way. The only "difficult" part was through Vigo, you go into the city, most hotels are quite far from the route, it took us about 1 hour to get from the historical center back to the route but we stopped on the way to take photos and to do sightseeing (the day we arrived we were too tired for that). In general the walk is not difficult just don't start with walking long distances, take it easy in the beginning.
In Spain it's not difficult to arrange luggage transfer, I'd suggest to contact one of the companies beforehand to find out how it works, prices etc. on the Coastal Route (they definitely do the delivery on the Central Route from Tui) and if they pick up the luggage from any hotel or only specific places. We've never used it but from our understanding it's pretty easy, you leave your backpack at your hotel/albergue with the name of the town and hotel you're going to stay next, they pick it up and drive it to the next point. We saw many people using Correos, it's a Spanish post office but they do a lot of luggage transfer on the Camino. There are several companies that arrange backpack delivery in case Correos don't operate on the Coastal Route.
Buen Camino!
PS. If you enjoy the walk and have more time after completing the Portuguese Camino you can continue to Finisterre from Santiago, it's another 3-4 days.
Hello there
My partner and I are planning on walking from a cousin's home in Viana de Castelo for around 5-6 days at the end of January. We are hardened walkers so we appreciate the weather will be tough but can you comment on the ease of finding accommodation at this time of year?
Thanks
Victoria
Hello, Victoria! Thank you for the question! Many municipal and private albergues on the stretch between Viana do Castelo and Santiago claim to be opened all year; Carreco (private), Caminha, A Guarda, Oia (private), Porto Mougas (private), Baiona (private albergue, hostel), A Ramallosa (private), there are no albergues in Vigo you have to stay in a hotel or hostel. From Redondela on (where the Coastal Route joins the Central Route) there will be more albergues that are opened in January. You'll be able to find private rooms for good price in most towns on the way it's off season and many hotels are opened.
Buen Camino!
Jurek from Poland.
Rewelacyjny blog! Bardzo pomocny. Ruszam w październiku 2019. Dziękuję za inspiracje.
English translation. A great blog! Very helpful. I'm starting in October 2019. Thank you for inspiration.
Hello, Jerzy! Thank you for the comment! We added English translation to it because the majority of our audience is English. Unfortunately we don't speak Polish so we used Google translate I hope it did a good job and translated your words correctly.
Buen Camino!
through all of my research to date, you have the best info about walking from porto. i will be leaving porto july 29 2019 and i expect alot of heat and sun along the coastal route. i am looking for a sizable map of the camino portuguese to place on my kitchen wall as i anticipate my journey. is there one you would recommend? i am grateful to you for sharing so much with future sojourners.
Hello, Dona! Thank you very much for your comment! We're glad you found our post helpful! You're right it'll be hot and sunny in July luckily on the Coastal Route you'll get some fresh sea breeze that will make it more pleasant for walking.
In our other post (Portuguese Camino complete guide) I used a road map of Spain and Portugal that I scanned and added a route in Photoshop because I couldn't find a good and detailed map with a route. You can do the same, buy a map of Portugal, mark the route and put it on your fridge.
Buen Camino!
Hello Stingy Nomads
Thank you for all this information on the Caminho. It is fantastic. I arrive in Lisbon 9 April 2019 and will walk the coastal path from Porto . Your post has been extremely helpful. I plan to stay in municipal albergues and I plan to take a small sleeping bag. Is this necessary??
Thank you once again.
Regards Wendy
Hello, Wendy! Thank you for the comment! We're glad you found our post useful! We'v walked 4 Camino routes and always had our light sleeping bags with. As I remember not all albergues on the Coastal Route had blankets, in April at night it will be still chilly, better to take a sleeping bag with.
Buen Camino!
Thank you for a wonderful, informative blog. Gets all the adventure juices flowing! Friends and I would really like to savour as much of the walk as possible by taking in many of the towns, villages, churches etc. As a result, might not get to walk more than 15km a day. Is this feasible? Are there many albergues in between the areas you have mentioned? Thanks once again and well done!
Hello, Beryl! Thank you for the comment! We're glad you've found our post helpful! Regarding your question, it's a good idea to walk shorter days in order to have more time for sightseeing. There are albergues and hostels almost at every town on the way. At the end of this post there is a downloadable PDF file Coastal Route stages it has all the towns on the way with distances, albergues, ATMs, supermarkets etc. You can use it for planning your route.
Buen Camino!
Hi thank you for a wonderful blog. Some of the distances will probably be too far for me and I'm wondering if you could please tell me if there's anywhere to stay in between. I'm not sure if I can walk much further than 20km a day. Thank you again for such a great blog.
Hello, Judy! Thank you for the comment! We're glad you've found our post helpful. At the end of the post you can find a downloadable PDF file with the itinerary where you can find places (towns, villages) with albergues, restaurants, supermarkets etc. on the way.
Buen Camino!
Where can I purchase the above guide book? Amazon does not show this one.
Hello, Gary! Amazon in what country doesn't show this guide book? We had purchases of the book through Amazon from US and UK. If you can't buy it online for some reasons you can check for it at a shop in the cathedral of Porto or Lisbon, depending where you start the Camino. We bought ours at Se Cathedral in Lisbon. Buen Camino!
Thank you very much this information will be very useful when I go in May 2019. Very well written.
Regards Judy
Hello, Judy! Thank you very much for your comment! I'm sure you'll enjoy the walk, May is a good time for the Camino Portugues!
Buen Camino!
Hello Judy,
I am also planning this trip in May 2019..it would be cool to meet you there.?
Hi,
Have just been reading your blog. We are planning doing the Camino Portugues May 2018 and wish to do the spiritual route with the boat trip. Do you know if you are still eligible for the compostela if you do the boat trip?
Kind regards
Cindy
Hello, Cindy! Thank you for your comment! Taking a boat on the Spiritual Way is an official part of this route, you'll definitely get your Compostela. In fact anybody who walked 100km+ can get Compostela in Santiago.
Buen Camino!