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 →
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 →
My experience of a multi-day walking route along the varied and unspoilt Atlantic coastline of northern Portugal’s Costa Verde (Green Coast) was unforgettable in so many ways, especially as the pace allows time and energy to appreciate the scenery, towns and villages along the route. If you dream of spendingRead More →
If you’re keen to try a walking holiday in the North region of Portugal but can’t decide which of its wonderful landscapes to choose from, here’s the solution! You can get a taste of the mountains, coast and Douro wine region all on the same trip with this amazing itinerary.Read More →
I love getting off the beaten track, especially on foot, so I was excited to be invited to spend a week exploring the countryside on a small group guided walking holiday in the Algarve. Our accommodation for the week was a luxury villa overlooking the Funcho River and reservoir, anRead More →
