I first wrote this packing list after my early Caminos and I’ve updated it several times since. What I pack now is quite different from what I thought I needed back then. After walking the Central, Coastal and Litoral routes, I’ve become much less attached to the idea that youRead More →
If you’ve reached Santiago de Compostela and don’t feel quite ready for your Camino to end, the Camino de Finisterre and Muxía is worth considering. This route starts in Santiago and takes you west towards the Galician coast, first to Finisterre, once known as the “End of the World”, andRead More →
If you’re walking the Camino Português to Santiago de Compostela and wondering whether the Camino Espiritual is worth adding, I’d say yes – if you have the extra time and don’t mind two fairly demanding walking days. Also known as the Variante Espiritual or Spiritual Variant, this route leaves theRead More →
If you’re trying to decide whether the Central Portuguese Camino from Porto is the right route for you, this guide will help you understand what it’s actually like to walk. I’ve walked the Central route from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, as well as the Coastal Camino, Litoral Way andRead More →
If you’re trying to decide whether the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto is the right route for you, the first thing to know is that it isn’t always coastal. I’ve walked the Coastal Camino north of Porto, as well as the Central route, Litoral Way and Variante Espiritual, and thisRead More →
Having walked both of the main Portuguese Camino routes between Porto and Santiago de Compostela, as well as the Variante Espiritual, the Litoral Way and the Santiago – Finisterre – Múxia Camino, I’ve helped thousands of other walkers plan their own Camino Português. If you’re thinking about walking the PortugueseRead More →
If you want the most coastal version of the Portuguese Camino from Porto, the Litoral Way is probably the route you’re looking for. When I decided to walk the Portuguese Camino again, I knew I wanted to stay as close to the sea as possible. That’s why I chose theRead More →
Are you tired of the same old beach vacations and crowded tourist destinations? If you’re looking for a unique and rejuvenating travel experience, why not consider going on a walking holiday in Portugal? I became a huge fan of multi-day hiking experiences a few years ago when I started walkingRead More →
One of the biggest worries people have before walking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago is whether they’re fit enough. I completely understand that feeling. Even if you walk regularly, doing consecutive long walking days with hills, cobbles, heat, blisters, luggage and tired legs is different from a Sunday hike. WhatRead More →
