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Camino Portugués – Traditional route

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  • Distance: 610km (or shorter segments)
  • Duration: 30 days
  • Start/end point: Lisbon (Portugal) / Santiago (Spain)
  • Difficulty: Moderate

The Camino Portugués (Portuguese Way) is an alternative to the more popular camino pilgrimage routes that crisscross Europe en route to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain.

The Camino Portugués passes through quiet corners of rural Portugal and calls at some significant historical cities as it meanders north. Besides Lisbon and Porto, you’ll stop at Santarém, known for its beautiful Gothic architecture; Coimbra, home to one of the oldest universities in the world; and the verdant Minho region, famous for its Vinho Verde (green wine).

At a glance

Destinations

Spain

Activity
Adventure, Backpacking, Trekking, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Culture
Physical Level
Moderate
Duration Duration
30 days

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