Located in the north of Portugal and serving as the starting point for a number of pilgrims walking the Camino Portugues, Porto is a truly vibrant city. With both sides of the Douro river stacked with buildings of all sizes and colours, Porto is a visual wonder. The perfect spot for a few days, if …
6 Amazing Camino Coastal Trails Waves of the sea of Vigo, have you seen my loved one? Wondered Martin Codax, a famous medieval troubadour in the 13th century. If, like a medieval Galician troubadour, the sea is your muse; these are 6 Amazing Camino Coastal Trails to inspire your next walking trip: 1 – Portuguese …
Portugal is an outstanding and diverse country, full of possibilities, different landscapes, and kind and generous people. After Lisbon, Porto is its biggest city. We got a taste for this wonderful city on the Portuguese Coastal Way. As pilgrims, we are aware of the limited time you have to discover each new place. Therefore, we want …
Are you wondering what are the favourite Camino de Santiago Routes for our experts? Sarah, our marketing manager has interviewed our Camino Consultants and asked them to describe what is their favourite parts of the Camino in simple words. You will see below that not everyone has the same opinion, and some prefer the coastal …
One day in Baiona If you are planning to do the Camino Portugues Coastal you are in for some great treats as you will be either starting or passing through the stunning city of Baiona. This postcard-perfect village is the ideal beginning to your Camino journey. The narrow cobbled streets invite you to discover some of …
Can I walk the Camino Alone? Camino for Solo Travellers Yes, you can choose to walk the Camino alone, and many do. Walking the Camino offers time to reflect, to get back to nature and enjoy making new friends. Unlike other holidays, the Camino gives you the chance to challenge yourself over the course of …
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7 things not to miss on the Portuguese Coastal Way I have been lucky enough to complete this stunning trail last year. Walking one week and cycling for another week I stumbled across some breathtaking sites and delicious seafood all along the way. If you are looking for a trail that will take you off …
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They give us unconditional support, enthusiastic devotion and endless advice. Mums the world over are a force to be reckoned with. Whether they are into hill walking, trekking, step counting or adventuring … They will love the Camino, particularly if that means spending time and sharing a special journey with you. To celebrate Mother’s Day …
Being an outdoor enthusiast, I was very excited to set off on a cycling trip with my colleagues on the Camino in October. We were cycling the Portuguese Coastal Way, starting in the beautiful City of Porto. We arrived at Porto late in the evening just on time for dinner. We didn’t have much time …
‘Havemos de ir a Viana’, we shall go to Viana… goes the famous song made popular by Amália Rodrigues, ‘queen of fado’ and one of Portugal’s most respected singers of all time. Rodrigues sang about meeting her loved one in Viana do Castelo, this tiny city by the Atlantic Ocean in the heart of Portugal’s …