The Camino Portugues Full Route or Caminho Portugués, is a fantastic route for pilgrims looking for a less traveled and more rural experience on the Camino de Santiago. This Camino route is the second most popular among pilgrims, after the famous Camino Frances.
The Camino Portugués full route is a month-long journey, starting in Lisbon, Portugal’s dazzling capital, and home of several UNESCO sites.
Terraced fields, lush forests, vineyards, and peaceful sleepy villages await on the Portuguese Camino.
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From Lisbon, the Camino Portugués takes pilgrims across stunning countryside, villages and towns such as Santarém, one of the last Moorish bastions in Portugal; Coimbra, home to a UNESCO-listed 13th-century university; and gorgeous Porto with its colourful riverfront and home of Port wine.
Once you’ve crossed the 19th century International Bridge over the River Minho, the natural border between Portugal and Spain, you will start the last stretch of your journey. Tui marks the last 100kms of the Camino de Santiago from Portugal and is, therefore, a very popular starting point for pilgrims.
Admiring the views from Tui’s hilltop cathedral, sampling oysters in Arcade, testing your luck with the famous green peppers from Padrón, and exploring the cobbled streets of Pontevedra’s old town… it is all part of your special journey to Santiago.
The full Portuguese Way has many amazing reviews with 4 and 5 stars from start to finish.
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