Spain

PORTUGUESE COASTAL WAY: EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

For over 1000 years, pilgrims have traipsed wearily across the plains, hills, coastlines, and mountains of the Iberian Peninsula to pay homage at the shrine of St James (Santiago) in Spain’s northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela. El Camino de Santiago de Compostela is one of the world’s most famous and greatest long-distance walks.

Along the way, you may encounter a few who are faithful, but you’re equally as likely to meet a diverse mix of hikers, cyclists and horse riders, or just those on some kind of personal journey. You will be walking north along a more tranquil route – “El Camino de Santiago por la Costa” – the Portuguese Camino by the Coast.

This lesser-travelled part of the Portuguese Camino is stunningly beautiful and follows the coast to Santiago. Meet fellow pilgrims, discover local traditions and enjoy the unique atmosphere of it all, rewarding yourself with good food after a day walking the lush countryside. Don’t worry, you will walk far enough to earn yourself a pilgrim certificate, Compostela, at the Pilgrims Office when you arrive in Santiago. Explore the magic of Santiago’s Old Town, a wonderful UNESCO World Heritage city.

This is YOUR trip, and you can add extra days to shorten your walking stages or stay additional nights in Santiago to explore this fantastic city. Ask our team for advice. lesser-travelled.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN DATE FOR THIS ADVENTURE!