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 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 →
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 →
Portugal offers many spectacular hiking trails, with routes for all levels and a huge variety of landscapes. I’ve had the pleasure of walking in every region of mainland Portugal as well as many of the islands of Madeira and the Azores. Here are some of my favourite hiking trails inRead More →
Madeira has dozens of spectacular walking trails, but not all of them involve mountain scrambling, vertigo-inducing ridges or eight-hour hikes. If you’re looking for easy Madeira walks, these are the ones I’d recommend based on my own experience. They range from a flat 3 km levada walk to a coupleRead 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 →
With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural landscapes, Portugal has become an increasingly popular destination, which means it’s never been more urgent to make sure sustainable tourism in Portugal is at the top of everyone’s agenda. As a Portugal travel planner, consultant and blogger, I aim to encourageRead More →
Passadiços do Mondego, aka the Mondego Boardwalks, in the Serra da Estrela Mountains near Guarda have recently opened to the public so I went to find out what they’re like. In a word, awesome! Thanks to the success of the Passadiços do Paiva project, there are an increasing number ofRead More →
