Camino Portugués
Walk the full Camino Portugués from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela or just specific stages and enjoy a less travelled side of Portugal, but one which is no less inspiring and rich in cultural and architectural heritage. From the smells of cooking from the Churrascaria, the swell of emotion from your first sight of Santiago de Compostela, and the warmth and friendliness of the local people, you can be sure that this Camino will make a lasting impression.
Following the river out of Lisbon is a pleasant way to start your Camino Portugues before taking a quiet path through green valleys to Santa Iria ...
Following the river for most of today and along the River Tejo takes you to Vila Franca de Xira, home to an annual bull-fighting festival in July.
Continue to Azambuja, mostly on paved roads today. However, if you walk during the summer the wild flowers in the hedgerows are a nice distraction.
Embark on a long walk today, taking you through the 'Garden of Portugal' and a short ascent up to Santarem
Prepare for a long and flat walk today along the River Tejo
The first half of your walk will take you along quiet country lanes, the landscape begins to change as you head for your second half of the walk ...
A slighty more strenous day today takes you over the Serras to the high point of Alvaiazere. You will be following roman roads and woodland paths ...
Continue through olive groves, crop fields and forested valleys, perhaps stopping for lunch in the town of Ansiao.
Today's highight will be admiring the famous Roman ruins of Conimbriga
An early taxi transfer will take you back to Conimbriga, where you continue your walk to Coimbra, a major Portugese university city.
Largely flat paths take you across river valleys to Mealhada, which was a major town in Roman times and now a famous wine growing area.
Continue through river valleys before entering some vineyards and woodland before arriving in the lively town of Agueda.
Take a shorter walk to Albergaria a Velha, from there you will take a taxi back to Agueda as there is no accomodation in Albergaria
Transfer back to Albergaria before your walk takes you through gradually more urbanised areas today, passing several river valleys.
A short section takes you towards Porto, with a brief overnight stop at Malaposta.