Announcement :Netflix Set to Release Camino Portuguese on the Camino Portuguese in April 2025 – A Must-Visit Mou…
Announcement :Netflix Set to Release Camino Portuguese on the Camino Portuguese in April 2025 – A Must-Visit Mou…
The Portuguese Camino de Santiago is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes in Europe, and for good reason. It offers walkers glorious walking conditions, a moving pilgrimage experience, and an unforgettable cultural experience in two countries.
The Portuguese Camino is The Way of Saint James that begins in Portugal and journeys north to Santiago de Compostela. Pilgrims enjoy the Camino de Santiago community, traditions, and cinematic ending outside the Cathedral de Santiago, while experiencing smaller crowds than the popular Camino Francés route.
This entire website is dedicated to the Camino Portugués and helping pilgrims find their way on The Way through glorious Portugal. I’m honored to help you plan your journey and answer any questions you have in the comments.
Modern pilgrims choose to walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago for a few common reasons: spiritual/religious interest, cultural exploration, community, and physical challenge. Many pilgrims choose this pilgrimage over a normal walking holiday for the compostela certificate which you receive in Santiago de Compostela if you walk at least 100 km / 62 miles.
The entire Portuguese Camino walk is 610 km / 379 miles starting from Lisbon, Portugal. Most pilgrims start walking in Porto and walk anywhere between 260 km / 162 miles (Litoral Route) and 280 km / 174 miles (Central Route) to Santiago de Compostela, depending on which route they take.
The Portuguese Camino is considered to be the easiest Camino. A typical stage is 20–25 km / 12–15 miles per day, but stages can also be shortened. It’s well-suited for beginners and seniors, with many Camino pilgrims being at retirement age. However, it still presents a physical challenge for pilgrims who haven’t trained, who are sedentary at home, or who have overpacked.
