Full Portuguese Camino
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- Enjoying a quieter pilgrimage route, following in the footsteps of Celtic, Roman and Christian wayfarers
- Experiencing the culinary delights of the different regions you walk through
- Walking across the Spanish border and in to the famed town of Santiago de Compostela
- Relaxing at night in comfortable, family run hotels and B&Bs
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Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and one of the world’s oldest cities: known as Olispio by the Romans, settled by the Visigoths and the Arabs before becoming the base for the “Discoveries" – Columbus, Magellan and Vasco de Gama all set sail from here. An earthquake i...
Transfer to Povoa de Santa Iria de Azoia (at 8.30am, 20mins) where your walk commences. Initially walking through industrial outskirts and modern suburban developments, the last 4km from Alhandra to Vila Franca is riverside and pleasant. Once a Crusader town, Vila Fra...
Continue along the river, through flat agricultural land – and a couple of industrial zones – to Azambuja, gateway to the fertile floodplains of the Tagus. Azambuja was home to one of Portugal's most famous female matadors, Ana Maria, and its 'running of the bulls' festival is held in May. Overnight in Azambuja. Distance 20km/12.5mi, ascent/descent approx 75m/246ft
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Today’s walk follows farm tracks through ‘the market garden of Portugal’, the rich flood plains of the Tagus. Here you’ll find fruit, vegetables and vineyards. Wander through riverside villages before a short uphill to Santarem. Once an administrative centre of the Ro...
Today’s walk again follows rural tracks and lanes and passes through villages along the Tagus. If the weather is dry, consider leaving the new path to visit the town of Azinhaga, birthplace of Portugal’s 1998 Nobel Prize winning writer, Jose Saramago. At Golega, the ...
Walk along the Tagus via the abandoned manor Quinta da Cardiga with its Manueline portal and 16th and 17th tiles. From here, the countryside changes from alluvial plains to undulating hills as you head away from the river. Continue through woodlands and several villag...
This is a stage with very diverse landscapes. It crosses pastures with holm oaks, olive trees and some pines, interspersed with areas of orchards and fruit trees. There are constant ascents and descents and the walk is peaceful despite being long/ demanding and mostly on paved roads. Overnight in Alvaiazere. Distance 31km/19mi, ascent 960m/3150ft, descent 700m/2296ft
meals : B
Today's stage has beautiful stretches among olive and holm oak trees, but with rocky paths and paved tracks. There are many little hamlets en route and the mid-way town of Ansiao has a Saturday farmers' market. Cross the 17th bridge leaving Ansiao before heading along...
Today's walk takes you through a variety of landscapes and across undulating terrain, mostly through farmlands and passing woods. You pass the Roman ruins at Conimbriga where you can stop and discover the many mosaics before continuing to the town of Condeixa a Nova. Overnight in Condeixa a Nova. Distance 22km/14mi, ascent 370m/1214ft, descent 558m/1830ft
meals : B
Today you continue walking along paved roads and through small hamlets. The trail is undulating around the town of Palheira. Along the way, Cruz dos Mourocos has remnants of a Roman aqueduct and the town of Santa Clara has a dramatic and somewhat macabre story: Dona I...
Day at leisure in Coimbra with free time to relax or explore the town.
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The trail today has gentle ascents and descents, following river valleys and irrigation channels along a mix of asphalt and Roman roads. Passing through the villages of Trouxemil, Sargento-Mor, Santa Luzia and Mala. arrive in Mealhada, once a major Roman crossroads. I...
Today the path is gently undulating along the Certima river valley. It is mostly along roads with pockets of vineyards and woodland tracks. You'll pass through the town of Avelas de Caminho with its pretty Manueline featured Quinta de Grimpa. Continue to Agueda after ...
The path is quite flat except for a small ascent into Albergaria. Walk along the original Via Romana XVI and across the recently restored bridge Marnel towards Albergaria, founded in 1120 to provide refuge to pilgrims on the Camino. This afternoon you will be transferred back to Agueda for the night. Overnight in Agueda. Distance 16km/10mi, ascent 320m/1050ft, descent 220m/722ft
meals : B
After breakfast, transfer to Albergaria to re-commence your walk. The terrain is undulating, taking you through through pine and eucalypt forests and local villages. Between Albergaria a Velha and Albergaria a Nova, follow dirt paths passing through eucalyptus forests...
Today’s walking is over rolling hills and through more urban areas including the town of Sao Joao da Madeira. The route is almost entirely on roads today as a result. Follow a section of the original Roman Via XVI via Arrifana to Malaposta. If you’d like to visit the ...
Leaving Malaposta on the original cobbled Roman road, the path leads to Grijo. Its 13th century monastery Mosteiro San Salvador, first consecrated in 1235, has long been an important stop along the Camino. Continue to Porto, on the banks of the Douro River. Its mariti...
Today you are free to explore Porto and sample the local port wines and cuisine.
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This morning a private transfer will take you from your Porto hotel to the small town of Vilar do Pinheiro. Here you begin an easy walk down, in part through woodland trails, to the rural town of Arcos. The transfer enables you to avoid the urban sprawl of Porto, taki...
The trail today takes you through lush valleys through towns such as Sao Pedro de Rates and its church of St Peter, and over the Monte Franqueira, before reaching Barcelos. There is an alternative route for a small section, via the ruins of the Castelo de Faria. Arriv...
The route takes you through small villages with pretty gardens and past many baroque chapels en route to the small and quiet town of Balugães, a traditional resting point on the Camino Portuguese. Overnight in Balugaes. Distance 16km/9.9mi, ascent 560m/1837ft, descent 510m/1637ft
meals : B
The route takes you gradually closer to the valley of the Lima River, where the village of Ponte da Lima is located, the oldest in Portugal. The cobble stoned streets are a delight to walk through and there are many points of interest including museums, historic house...
Today on the trail much of the route will be unpaved. Leaving by the Ponte de Lima you ascend to the Labruja Valley and up to a mountain ridge where you reach the Alto da Portela Grande de Labruja, the highest point on the trail at 430m (gain 315m in just 4.2 km). The...
This stage is characterized by hilly terrain that gradually leads to Valença before crossing the border into Spain. The trail is along quiet country roads and unpaved trails for the most part. Before crossing into Spain it is worth taking a look at the historic walled...
Day at leisure in Tui, with time to discover some of its hidden gems, and cross the International Bridge over the Miño River to visit Valença do Minho, in Portugal.
meals : B
Most of this stage is woodland paths that follow the lovely Louro River valley, then along the N550 to the historical centre of O Porriño, a town famous for its pink granite due to its proximity to the granite quarries. Essentially now a sprawling industrial town, O P...
At 9am transfer back to O Porriño (included) to continue your walk. After a stage following and crossing the N550, ascend through mixed forest to Monte Cornedo and the Chans das Pipas plateau before walking down to the town of Redondela. From here you pass through tin...
You start the day by walking over the beautiful old bridge at Pontesampaio. From here there’s a short uphill stretch following ancient stone paths before the path descends to the provincial capital of Pontevedra. There are some interesting sites to be explored here in...
Most of this stage is through woodland and countryside along gentle river valleys with virtually no climbing. Closer to Caldas de Reis the route crosses the N550 and follows this road for short sections. Located between the Umia and Bermana rivers, the town of Caldas ...
This is a beautiful walk, first through the Bermana river valley then the path drops down into the Valga valley. There are two short stages of main road: leaving Caldas and entering Padron. Padron town is lovely, set on the banks of the Sar and Ulla rivers, with some ...
The final day takes you through pine, oak and eucalyptus wood, before there’s a climb to reach Santiago. Closer to Santiago the route follows some sections of main road. Overnight in Santiago. Distance 25.6km/15.9mi, ascent 650m/2123ft, descent 400m/1312ft
meals : B
Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast. We can assist with booking an extra night or two if you’d like to stay longer in Santiago - please ask for our rates.
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