The Caminho Português (Camino Portuguese) covers the Camino routes starting in Portugal, usually Lisbon or Porto. Short pilgrimages usually start in Tui in Spain, It is the second-most popular route, after the French route. Variants include the side-pilgrimage to Fátima, the coastal route and the Spiritual Variant.
Accommodation
Albergue Portela
Accommodation
Casa Grande da Capallanía Hostel
A Casa Da Meixida
Accommodation
A Guarda Pilgrims Hostel
O Peirao Hostel
Hostal del Mar
Hotel Celta
Hotel Bruselas
Hotel Monumento Convento de San Benito
Hotel Vila da Guarda
Hotel Eli Mar
Accommodation
Camping Santa Tecla
Points of Interest
Castro de Santa Trega
An Iron-age hill fort.
Accommodation
Pividal Boarding House
Hostel Glorioso
Casa Rural A Casa Vella da Rivera
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Pazo Pías Hostel-Hospice
Hotel Miramar
Accommodation
Santa Baia de Mos Hostel
A Casa dos Parladoiros
Points of Interest
Fervenzas do Barosa
Accommodation
Hotel Santo André
Points of Interest
No water until Apúlia
Accommodation
Albergaria Casa de Santiago
Accommodation
Casa de Santa Ana
Points of Interest
View of the Atlantic Ocean
Accommodation
Albergue de Aguçadoura
Accommodation
Santo António Pilgims Hostel
Alojamento XPT
Águeda Hostel and Friends
Residencial Celeste
Hotel Conde de Águeda
Points of Interest
Umbrella Sky Project
Accommodation
Residêncial Solar das Airas
Accommodation
Albergaria-a-Nova Pilgrims Hostel
Currais Mini Hostel & Suites
Hostel A Loja do Cantoneiro
Accommodation
Rainha D. Teresa Pilgrims Hostel
Estalagem dos Padres
Estúdio Albergaria
Ribeirotel
Hotel Alameda
Points of Interest
Statue of Queen Teresa
Albergaria-a-Velha, as the name suggests, was established by Queen Teresa to provide an albergue for pilgrims.
Accommodation
Valga Pilgrims Hostel
Accommodation
Casa do Arnado Pilgrims Hostel
  • Igreja
    1.3km 50m Via Rua da Fonte de Cerejeira (rough surface)
  • Igreja
    1.5km 55m 5m Via Rua de Reborido
Accommodation
Pilgrim Albergue
Private Albergue
Accommodation
Silvina Ferreira Guesthouse
Alojamento Sol Rio
Hospedaria Alfa 10
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Pilgrim Albergue
Guesthouse
Accommodation
Hotel Amiribatejo
A Casa da Avó Cuca
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Hotel Cabecinho
Curia Palace
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Vivenda Atlantico Country Lodge
Martins Guest House
Points of Interest
Ponte da Torre
Accommodation
Camiño da Viera Hostel
HK Hostel
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Private Albergue
Hotel
Accommodation
Antas Guest House
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Santiago da Costa Hostel
Aplúlia Praia Hotel
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O Lar de Pepa Hostel
Lameiriñas Hostel
Casa Calvar Hostel
A Filla do Mar Hostel
Hotel Isape
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Casa de Arcos
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Quinta da Boa Viagem
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Casa "O Primo Bazílio"
Casa do Adro
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Camping Mougás
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D. Dinis Pilgrims Hostel
  • Grou
    6.9km 175m 90m
Accommodation
Casa Conceição
Casa do Patriarca
Accommodation
Ávore Camping
Accommodation
Azambuja Pilgrims Hostel
Residencial Flôr da Primavera
Casa da Rainha
Events
May Fair
  1. May
Five days of bull fights with related activities and horsemanship, popular entertainment and music.
Accommodation
Casa de Azzancha
Casa de Portas
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Albergue de Azóia de Baixo
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Villa C Boutique Hotel
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Estela do Mar Hostel
Hostel Baionamar
El Mosquito Boarding House
Pension Santa Marta Playa
Hotel Paza de Mendoza
Hotel Pinzón
Hotel Bayona
Hotel Anunciada
Hotel Carabela la Pinta
Hotel Tres Carabelas
Accommodation
Casas do Rio
Quinta rural da Cancela
Points of Interest
Alternative Route for Cyclists
Accommodation
Amigos da Montanha Pilgrims Hostel
Diora Hostel
Casa das Pombas
Points of Interest
Ponte de Barcelos
Accommodation
Cidade de Barcelos Hostel
Casa de Ana Guesthouse
In Barcelos Hostel and Guest House
Kuarenta&Um Hostel
Residencial Solar da Estação
Hotel Bagoeira
Accommodation
PilgerPause Hostel
Casa da Quinta do Cruzeiro
Points of Interest
Ponte Romano-Gótica de Ponte de Lima
Fonte Chafariz
Accommodation
Private Albergue
Accommodation
Casa Portu-Breizh
Accommodation
Briallos Pilgrims Hostel
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Pilgrim Albergue
Private Albergue
Hotel
Accommodation
Pilgrim Albergue
Accommodation
Hotel Scala
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Caminha Pilgrims Hostel
Santiago Pilgrims Hostel
Bom Caminha
Olá Vida Hostel
Residencial Arca Nova
Residencial Galo D'Ouro
Hotel Porta do Sol
Muralha de Caminha
Design & Wine Hotel
Points of Interest
Igreja Matriz de Caminha
Notable for the side door, allowing parishioners to attend church without being fired upon by canon on the Spanish side of the Minho.
Accommodation
Casa do Sãrdao Hostel
Casa do Adro Hostel
Casa do Nato
CasaRada
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Accommodation
Guesthouse
House
Accommodation
Domus Nausti Pilgrims Hostel
AL Santiago
Points of Interest
Igreja de Santiago
The first church consecrated to Santiago outside Spain
Accommodation
Pilgrim Albergue
Accommodation
A Dársena do Francés
O Refuxio da Jerezana Hostel
Accommodation
Casa do Campo do Forno
Casa da Reina
Coímbra e o rio Mondego
Coímbra is a city in central Portugal. It is the home of the oldest Academic instituion in the Portuguese-speaking world.
Accommodation
Pilgrim Albergue
Private Albergue
Guesthouse
Hotel
Points of Interest
Biblioteca Joanina
  1. 0900-1740
A national monument. The Baroque library, part of the University of Coímbra, is considered to be one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
The books are protected from insects by a colony of bats that live in the library. Every night, the reading tables are covered and the bats come out.
The library is a popular tourist destination. Entry is by time-slot and is ticketed.
Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra
  1. 0900-2000
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
  1. Tue
  2. Wed
  3. Thu
  4. Fri
  5. Sat
  6. Sun
  1. 1000-1800
Accommodation
Nuestra Señora del Camino Hostel
Combarro Hotel
Xeito Hotel
Points of Interest
Museu Monográfico de Conímbriga
  1. 1000-1800
Accommodation
Casa da Fernanda Pilgrims Hostel
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Private Albergue
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Casa do Cabechinho
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Cruces Inn Hostel
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Casa da Tia Lena
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Guesthouse
Hotel
Accommodation
Sleep&Go
Clube Pinhal da Foz
Esposende Guesthouse
Eleven Hostel
Inn Esposende Sports Hostel
Accommodation
Estação Real
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Do Alto Hostel
The Spot Hostel Ofir
Tukaza Guesthouse
Accommodation
Private Albergue
Accommodation
Fatima Albergue
Crown of Fatima
Points of Interest
Santuário de Fátima
Accommodation
Casa Morais Turismo Rural
Accommodation
Suites Foz O Porto
Residencial Porto Foz
Hotel Boa Vista
Accommodation
Guesthouse
Accommodation
The Space
Tomar B&B Casa das flores
Accommodation
Casa Mindela Guesthouse
Points of Interest
Detour
Follow the route to the albergue to avoid walking along the, essentially shoulderless, N306
Accommodation
Solo Duro Pilgrims Hostel
Quartos do Lagar
Inn Golegã Hostel
Hotel Lusitano
Accommodation
São Salvador de Grijó Pilgrims Hostel
Residêncial Sobreiro Grosso
Couto Rural
Points of Interest
Mosteiro de San Salvador de Grijó
Accommodation
Herbón Pilgrims Hostel (Convento de Herbón)
Accommodation
Casa Sagres Hostel
Points of Interest
Alternative Ascent for Cyclists via Rúa de Reborido
Accommodation
Cruces de Iria Hostel
Accommodation
S. Tiago de Labruge Pilgrims Hostel
Casa da Praia Guest House
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S. Tiago de Labruge Pilgrims Hostel
Casa da Praia Guest House
Accommodation
Casa sa Valada Hostel
O Conforto Hostel
Quinta Labruja
Points of Interest
Ponte medieval do Rio Marnel
Accommodation
Quinta da Mesa
Accommodation
Camping Orbitur Lavra
Accommodation
Residencial Luso Brasileira
Holiday Inn Express Porto Exponor
    Praça do Comércio
    Capital city of Portugal and the start of the Portuguese Camino
    Accommodation
    Hostel
    Guesthouse
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Lisbon Cathedral
    1. Mon
    2. Tue
    3. Wed
    4. Thu
    5. Fri
    6. Sat
    1. 1000-1800
    The start point for the Portuguese Camino
    You can obtain a pilgrim's credential from inside the cathedral.
    Museu Nacional do Azulejo
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    6. Sun
    1. 1000-1800
    Accommodation
    Casa Aldea da Pedreira
    Accommodation
    Hotel Feira Pedra Bela
    • Mar
      2.5km 40m 10m
    Accommodation
    São Miguel Pilgrims Hostel
    Casa Ramiro Cato
    Casa do Avô Grande
    Casa by Anita Guest House
    Hostel Costa Selvagem
    Accommodation
    Hotel O'Pazo
    Accommodation
    A Casa Vermelha Hostel
    Pensão Central Hostel
    Fishtail Hostel
    Oportocean Hostel
    Hotel Senhor de Matosinhos
    Sea Porto Hotel
    O Valentim Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Praia de Matosinhos
    Accommodation
    Hotel Oásis
    Accommodation
    Casal Dos 5
    Wooden House
    Accommodation
    S. Mamede de Vila Chã Hostel
    Café Confeitaria Sandra
    Accommodation
    Mocho Guesthouse
    Points of Interest
    Praia de Moledo
    Accommodation
    Armenteira Pilgrims Hostel
    Hospedería del Monasterio de Armenteira
    Accommodation
    Mosteiro de Vairão Pilgrims Hostel
    Accommodation
    Albergue Monsanto
    Accommodation
    AirPorto Hostel
    Hotel Residencial Puma
    Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
    Accommodation
    Casa dos Caminhos
    Accommodation
    Residencial O Trindade
    Accommodation
    Hotel Pinheiro Manso
    Accommodation
    La Chica Hostel
    El Retiro Boarding House
    Nigrán Boarding House
    Vinotel 7 Uvas
    Hotel Val Convention
    Accommodation
    Teo Pilgrims Hostel
    La Calabaza del Peregrino Hostel
    Accommodation
    Milladoiro Hostel
    Points of Interest
    Río Tomeza
    The river route takes you along the banks of the Río Tomeza.
    Not traversable if it has been raining.
    Accommodation
    O Porriño Hostel
    Rincón del Peregrino Pilgrims Hostel
    Fonte dos Aloques Hostel
    Casucho da Peregrina
    Sendasur Hostel
    Camino Portugés Hostel
    Camino Santiago Porriño Hostel
    Cando Hostel
    Maracaibo Inn
    Louro Inn
    Puente Inn
    Azul Hotel
    Parque Hotel
    Internacional Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Fonte do Cristo
    Accommodation
    Aguncheiro Hostel
    Accommodation
    Da Estrela Hostel
    Alojamiento Camino Portuués Hostel
    Hotel Costa Verde
    Hotel Glasgow
    Accommodation
    Casa Arrabal
    Casa Carola
    Casa Puertas
    Hotel A Raiña
    Accommodation
    Hotel Dighton
    • O Porriño
      7.3km 20m 20m +2.0 km Via industrial area
    • Quintenla
      2.5km 35m 25m Via Ribadelouro
    Accommodation
    Casa Alternativo
    Points of Interest
    Route via Ribadelouro
    Accommodation
    Hospedaje Os Castaños
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse
    Accommodation
    Casa Católico Pilgrims Hostel
    Accommodation
    Qunta Estrada Romana Hostel
    Points of Interest
    Coastal Route
    Accommodation
    Pilgrim Albergue
    Private Albergue
    Hotel
    Events
    Padrón Herbón Pepper Festival
    1. Aug
    Accommodation
    Private Albergue
    Accommodation
    Pousada de Juventude do Parque das Nações
    Hotel Ibis Parque das Nações
    Points of Interest
    Oceanário de Lisboa
    1. 1000-1900
    Accommodation
    Casa da Capela
    Accommodation
    O Palhuço Pilgrims Hostel
    Accommodation
    Hotel O Peñasco
    Camping O Muiño
    Accommodation
    AirPorto Hostel
    Aeroporto Hotel
    Accommodation
    Rural Accommodation Quinta do Caminho
    Accommodation
    Casa Velha
    Holiday Inn Express Porto Exponor
    Accommodation
    Watermill Moinho Garcia
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse
    • Tui
      2.1km 50m 5m
    Points of Interest
    Bathing area in the River Neiva
    Accommodation
    Youth Hostel of Ponte de Lima
    Alojamiento Mercearia da Vila
    Casa da Travessa
    Vila de Ponte Guest House
    Alojamiento Terraço da Vila
    ARC'otel
    Old Village Hostel
    Merim Apartments
    Hotel Império do Norte
    InLima Hotel & Spa
    Points of Interest
    Variante Espiritual
    Accommodation
    Pontecesures Pilgrims Hostel
    Hotel A Casa do Río
    Points of Interest
    Herbón Route
    Porto de Pontecesures
    Disembarkation point for the ferry from Vilanova de Arousa
    Accommodation
    O Mesón Hostel
    Points of Interest
    Praia da Xunqueira
    A river-beach suitable for bathing.
    Accommodation
    Pilgrim Albergue
    Private Albergue
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
    A church dedicated to the Virgin of A Peregrina, patron saint of Pontevedra and the Portuguese Camino.
    Xunqueira de Alba
    • Oia
      6.3km 10m 40m
    Accommodation
    Loft As Casetas
    Accommodation
    Albergue Muncicipal de Barcelos 'Casa da Recoleta'
    Porto Panorama
    Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. The historic centre of Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Porto is a popular start point for those not doing the full Lisbon-Santaigo pilgrimage. Pilgrim's credencials can be obtained from the Cathedral, the tourist office and some albergues.
    Accommodation
    Pilgrim Albergue
    Private Albergue
    Guesthouse
    House
    Hotel
    Points of Interest
    Catedral do Porto
    1. 0900-1830
    Livraria Lello
    1. 0900-1930
    The bookshop receives about 3000 visitors a day. Entry is by ticket, which can be obtained from the link above.
    Littoral Route
    Accommodation
    Quinta da Marchanta
    Accommodation
    S. José de Ribamar Pilgrims Hostel
    Hostel Sardines & Friends
    Hotel Luso Brasileiro
    Grande Hotel da Póvoa
    Axis Vermar Conference & Beach Hotel
    Accommodation
    Private Albergue
    Points of Interest
    Villa Romana do Rabaçal
    1. Tue
    2. Wed
    3. Thu
    4. Fri
    5. Sat
    6. Sun
    1. 1000-1300
    2. 1400-1800
    The remains of a Roman villa from the 6th century CE
    The site is fenced. Visitors can access the site via the museum at Rua da Igreja, Rabaçal
    Accommodation
    Casa do Cruceiro Boarding House
    Accommodation
    A Rotonda Hostel
    Santiago Apóstol Hostel
    Casa da Torre Hostel
    A Conserveira Hostel
    Alfonso XII Hostel
    A Casa da Herba Hostel
    Santiago de Vilavella Pilgrims Hostel
    Casa de Abreu Hostel
    Avoa Regina Hostel
    Points of Interest
    Junction of Central and Coastal Routes
    Accommodation
    Oasis do Caminho
    Points of Interest
    Alternative Route for Cyclists
    Accommodation
    Guest House Clarevar
    Accommodation
    Casa de São Sebastião
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse
    • O Pobo
      2.0km 15m Via Río Tomaza footpath
    Accommodation
    House
    Accommodation
    Parada de Francos
    Accommodation
    São Pedro de Rubiães Pilgrims Hostel
    Niho Hostel
    Quinta das Leiras
    Casa das Lages
    Casa São Sebastiao
    Repouso do Peregrino Boarding House
    Accommodation
    Playa de Sabaris Pilgrims Hostel
    Hotel Arce
    Vasco da Gama Hotel
    Hotel Avenida
    Accommodation
    San Xurxo Hostel
    Accommodation
    Monasterio de Poio Hospice
    Accommodation
    Hotel Vigo Los Galeones
    Accommodation
    VIP Executive Santa Iria
    Accommodation
    Santa Casa da Misericórdia Pilgrims Hostel
    Tagus Host
    Vila Graça Hostels and Apartments
    N1 Hostel Apartments and Suites
    Santarém Hotel
    Hotel Vitória
    Hotel Umu
    Points of Interest
    Igreja do Seminário ou de Nossa Senhora da Conceição do Colégio dos Jesuítas
    Jardim das Portos do Sol
    1. 0900-2300
    Fátima Variant
      Accommodation
      Pilgrim Albergue
      Private Albergue
      Guesthouse
      House
      Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Catedral Basílica de Santiago de Compostela
      1. 1000-2000
      View from the Praza do Obradoiro
      Journey's End
      Pilgrim's Mass
      1. 0730-0830
      2. 0930-1030
      3. 1200-1300
      4. 1930-2030
      Praza das Platerias
      The entrance point to the cathedral for those travelling the Portuguese Camino. The entrance way has the traditional alpha-omega signs inverted, indicating that this is the end of your journey and the start of a new life.
      Praza do Obradoiro
      The main arrival point for pilgrims
      Pilgrim Office
      This is where you can pick up your Compostela (pilgrim's certificate).
      This office can get very busy during the high season. Book a ticket ahead by using the link above.
      Accommodation
      Casa São Caetano
      Accommodation
      Acogida da Santa Casa da Misericórdia
      Central Suites
      Hotel Tulip
      Hotel AS São João de Madeira
      Points of Interest
      Museu da Chapelaria
      1. Tue
      2. Wed
      3. Thu
      4. Fri
      5. Sat
      6. Sun
      1. 1000-1230
      2. 1400-1730
      Museu do Calçado
      1. Tue
      2. Wed
      3. Thu
      4. Fri
      5. Sat
      6. Sun
      1. 1000-1230
      2. 1400-1730
      Accommodation
      Hotel Villa D'Arcos
      Quinta São Miguel de Arcos
      Accommodation
      Alvorada Medieval
      Accommodation
      São Pedro de Rates Pilgrims Hostel
      Casa da Vila Guest House
      Points of Interest
      Igreja de São Pedro de Rates
      A Romanesque church classified as a national monument.
      Pligims travelling the coastal route who want to visit this church can follow transfer routes from Vila do Conde and then back to Fão.
      Accommodation
      Constantino Hostel
      Accommodation
      Albergue O Corisco
      Accommodation
      Albegue - Residential Hilário
      Quinta dos Três Pinheiros
      Accommodation
      O Caminheiro Hostel
      Accommodation
      O Recuncho do Peregrino Hostel
      Accommodation
      VinteCatro Hostel
      Accommodation
      Hotel
      Accommodation
      Hostel 2300 Tomar
      Residencial União
      Residencial-Hostel Avenida
      Pensão Residencial Luanda
      Hotel dos Templarios
      Hotel Tomar Story Guesthouse
      Points of Interest
      Castelo de Tomar
      1. 0900-1730
      The headquarters of the Knights Templar before their dissolution, built according to the latest 12th century standards.
      Convento de Cristo
      1. 0900-1830
      A Manueline-style, monastery with multiple cloisters.
      The Order of Christ was formed from the disbanded Knights Templar after King Denis I of Portugal listened to the charges against them and said, "well, I can't see it, myself.". The octagonal monastery chapel is the repurposed Templar chapel from the nearby castle.
      The first Spanish town on the Camino Portuguese.
      Tui is a popular start point for pilgrims wanting to do the 100km to Santiago de Compostella. You can get a credential from either the catherdral or the pilgrim albergue.
      Accommodation
      Pilgrims Hostel in Tui
      Convento del Camino Hostel
      Pallanes Hostel
      Ideas Peregrinas Hostel
      Jacobs Hostel Tui
      Buen Camino Tui Hostel
      Villa San Clemente Hostel
      Auberge TuiHostel
      Pension O Novo Cabalo
      San Tremo Inn
      A Torre doXudeu Hotel
      Colón Tuy Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Catedral de Santa María de Tui
      1. 1045-1400
      2. 1600-2000
      Accommodation
      Dois Caminhos Hostel
      Casal das Areias
      Vila Río
      Accommodation
      Albergue de Conimbriga
      Accommodation
      Guesthouse
      Accommodation
      Casa de Lajanrinas
      • Tui
        2.8km 35m 40m
      The last Portuguese town on the central Camino Portuguese.
      Accommodation
      São Teotónio Pilgrims Hostel
      Hostel Bulwark
      Portas do Sol Hostel
      Residencial São Gião
      Hotel Lara
      Alojamento da Vila
      Hotel Val Flores
      Hotel Valença do Minho
      Points of Interest
      Ponte Rodo-Ferroviária de Valença
      Accommodation
      Estábulo de Valinhas
      Accommodation
      Santa Ana de Veigadaña Hostel
      Accommodation
      São João da Cruz dos Caminhos Pilgrims Hostel
      Santa Luzia Hostel
      Pousada da Juventude
      Avenida Central Apartments
      Dona Emília Guest House
      Hotel Fábrica do Chocolate
      Hotel Margarida da Praça
      Hotel Jardim
      Hotel Rali Viana
      Accommodation
      Vigo Pilgrims Hostel
      Real 4 Hostel
      Continental Hostel
      A Pedra Hostel
      Buenos Aires Hostel
      Kaps Hostel
      Hotel Puerta del Sol
      Hotel Puerta Gamboa
      Hotel Junquera
      Hotel Compostela
      Accommodation
      Alojamento Flora
      Accommodation
      S. Mamede de Vila Chá Hostel
      Café Confeitaria Sandra
      Accommodation
      Hospedaria Maioral
      Hostel DP
      Guest House Vilatejo
      Lezíria Parque Hotel
      Accommodation
      Barquinha River House
      Barquinha Nature House
      Soltejo Hotel
      Accommodation
      Casa da Carolina
      Accommodation
      HI Vila Nova de Cerveira
      Hotel Minho Belo
      Accommodation
      Private Albergue
      Hotel
      Points of Interest
      Ponte de Dom Luís I
      Port Warehouses
      There are numerous port warehouses or caves, where port is matured. Many warehouses offer tours.
      Accommodation
      Quinta da Quinhas - Alojamento DiverMinho
      Apartmentos Turísticos Vila Praia
      Albergaria Quim Barreiros
      Hotel Meira
      Accommodation
      Santa Clara Pilgrims Hostel
      Laranjal Guesthouse
      HI Vila do Conde - Pousada de Juventude
      Santana Hotel & Spa
      Points of Interest
      Link to the central route
      This link allows those wishing to visit the church at São Pedro de Rates to transfer to the central route.
      The route is not signposted
      Accommodation
      Vilanova de Arousa Pilgrim's Hostel
      A Salazón Hostel
      A Corticela Hostel
      Mar de Rosa Hostel
      Bradomín Hotel
      Accommodation
      O Lagar de Jesús
      Accommodation
      Casa da Laura Hostel
      Casa Familia Vidal Hostel
      Points of Interest
      Alternative Route
      An alternative route to Ponte Dom Zameiro
      Ponte de Dom Zameiro
      Accommodation
      Guesthouse
      Accommodation
      Guesthouse
      Points of Interest
      Refugio Peregrino Nicolau
      A rest point for pilgrims, run by volunteers.

      Caminho Português

      The Caminho Português (Camino Portuguese) covers the Camino routes starting in Portugal, usually Lisbon or Porto. Short pilgrimages usually start in Tui in Spain, It is the second-most popular route, after the French route. Variants include the side-pilgrimage to Fátima, the coastal route and the Spiritual Variant.

      Routes

      Caminho Português
      The main Camino route starting in Lisbon and following the inland route
      Fátima - Tomar
      A variant pilgrimage including the Fátima shrine and returning to the main route at Tomar
      Fátima - Ansião
      A variant pilgrimage including the Fátima shrine and returning to the main route near Ansião
      Variante Espiritual
      The Spiritual Variant of the main route that follows the last part of the journey of the remains of the Apostle St.James. The variant ends with a boat trip up the Río Ulla
      Coastal Route
      An alternative to the central route from Porto, the coastal route follows the Atlantic coast from Porto into Spain
      Littoral Route
      A variation on the coastal route that follows the coastline from Porto to Vila do Conde
      Coastal - Central (Vila do Conde)
      A transfer from the coastal route to the central route from Vila do Conde to São Pedro do Rates.
      Central - Coastal (São Pedro de Rates - Fão)
      A transfer from the central route to the coastal route from São Pedro de Rates to Fão.
      Coastal - Central (Minho)
      A transfer from the coastal route to the central route from Carminha to Valença do Minho, traveling along the Minho river bordering Portugal and Spain.
      Coastal - Central (Minho by Boat)
      A transfer from the coastal route to the central route from Carminha to Valença do Minho, Via Camino by Boat along the Minho river

      Regions

      España (Europe)
      The Kingdom of Spain
      Galicia (España)
      The Autonomous Community of Galicia
      Europe (World)
      The European continent
      Portugal (Europe)
      The Portuguese Republic
      World
      The Planet Earth

      Holidays

      España Galicia Portugal
      Christmas Day 2024-12-25 ✔ ✔
      New Years Day 2025-01-01 ✔ ✔
      Epiphany 2025-01-06 ✔
      Carnival 2025-03-03 ✔
      Good Friday 2025-04-18 ✔ ✔
      Freedom Day (Portugal) 2025-04-25 ✔
      Labour Day 2025-05-01 ✔ ✔
      Galician Literature Day 2025-05-17 ✔
      Portugal Day 2025-06-10 ✔
      Repulic Day (Portugal) 2025-06-10 ✔
      Corpus Christi 2025-06-19 ✔
      Galician National Day 2025-07-25 ✔
      Assumption 2025-08-15 ✔ ✔
      National Day (Spain) 2025-10-12 ✔
      All Saints Day 2025-11-01 ✔ ✔
      Restoration of Independence (Portugal) 2025-12-01 ✔
      Constitution Day (Spain) 2025-12-06 ✔
      Immaculate Conception 2025-12-08 ✔ ✔

      Information

      Information on the source data used when generating this plan.

      title pt
      Caminho Português
      title es
      Camino Portugués
      title en
      Portuguese Way
      creator
      Doug Palmer
      created
      2023-10-20
      modified
      2024-06-06
      version
      0.5
      license
      https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
      source
      https://www.editorialbuencamino.com/
      source
      Kat Davis, The Camino Portugués (Cicerone, 2019)
      source
      https://stingynomads.com/

      Map

      Caminho Português
      Fátima - Tomar
      Fátima - Ansião
      Variante Espiritual
      Coastal Route
      Littoral Route
      Coastal - Central (Vila do Conde)
      Central - Coastal (São Pedro de Rates - Fão)
      Coastal - Central (Minho)
      Coastal - Central (Minho by Boat)
      Village
      Town
      City
      Monastery
      Bridge
      Intersection
      Peak, pass or lookout
      Lookout
      Promontory or Headland
      Church
      Cathedral
      Cross
      Fountain
      Statue
      Art
      Town square, market, etc.
      Pilgrim Resource
      Junction
      Shop
      Winery
      Museum or gallery
      Theatre
      Historical site, archaeological site or ruin
      Park or garden
      Beach
      Nature park, site of natural beauty, etc.
      Hazard
      Locality

      Locations and Points of Interest

      Location Types
      Icon Location Type Comments
      Village A smaller locality with limited services and accommodation
      Town A larger locality with most services and a variety of accommodation usually available
      City A large urban area with multiple options for services and accommodation
      Bridge A bridge acting as a waypoint
      Intersection A road intersection
      Monastery A monastery, often with a hospice attached
      Peak A peak or mountain pass
      Lookout A lookout or scenic view
      Promontory A promontory, cliff or headland
      Church A church or chapel
      Cathedral A cathedral, basillica, shrine or other large religious building
      Cross A roadside crucifix
      Fountain A fountain or spring
      Statue A statue or
      Artwork A piece of art
      Municipal A town square, market place, town hall or other municipal building
      Pilgrim Resource A pilgrim's office, rest point, etc. specifically geared to pilgrims
      Junction A point where alternative routes diverge or the route is joined by another route
      Shop A shop of note or usefulness
      Winery A winery or port warehouse
      Museum A museum or gallery
      Theatre A theatre or opera house
      Historical A historical site, archaeological site, ruin or other historical point of interest
      Park A park or garden
      Beach A beach (sea or river)
      Natural A nature park, area of natural beauty etc.
      Hazard A road crossing, bridge etc. that needs to be treated with caution
      Locality An unspecified waypoint or point of interest

      Services

      Services
      Icon Service
      WiFi available
      Restaurant or Café
      Pharmacy
      Banking facilities or an automated teller machine
      Bicycle repair shop
      Convenience store or supermarket
      Doctor, hospital or other healthcare
      Washing machine available
      Dryer or spin-dryer available
      Handwash laundry facilities
      Kitchen facilities
      Breakfast available
      Dinner available
      Lockers or cabinets
      Accessible for people with disabilities
      Stabling for horses available
      Pets allowed
      Bicycle storage available
      Camping sites available
      Bedlinen provided
      Towels provided
      Swimming pool available
      Heated building
      Community prayer/liturgy
      Train station
      Bus stop
      Ferry terminal or wharf

      Accommodation

      Accommodation Types
      Icon Accommodation Type Comments
      Pilgrim Albergue An albergue (pilgrim hostel) for pilgrims only. Pilgrim albergues are often run by volunteer societies or as municipal albergues by the local municipality. Pilgrim albergues are generally inexpensive, have limited services and usually only allow one night's stay. Municipal albergues are often not bookable but simply accept pilgrims until full.
      Private Albergue An albergue run as a private business. Private albergues usually offer more services than pilgrim albergues, allow more than one nights stay and are bookable.
      Hostel A hostel not oriented towards pilgrims, for example a youth hostel.
      Guesthouse A guesthouse, quinta, casa, bed-and-breakfast, pensione or similar
      Home Stay An AirB&B, farm stay or similar
      House Rental An entire house or unit, available for rental
      Hotel A commercial hotel, usually with multiple services and accommodation options.
      Gîtes d'Étape A stage lodging for walkers or cyclists
      Camp Ground A managed camping ground. Camp grounds will usually have toilet facilities and showers and may offer other services, such as clothes washing facilities or cafés.
      Camping Camping by the side of the Camino, using your own resources.
      Sleeping Arrangements
      Icon Sleeping Arrangements Comments
      Shared Shared sleeping, usually in bunk beds
      Single A private single room
      Double A private double room
      Double with Bathroom A double room with a private bathroom
      Triple A private triple room
      Triple with Bathroom A triple room with a private bathroom
      Quadruple A private quadruple room
      Quadruple with Bathroom A quadruple room with a private bathroom
      Mattress A mattress on the floor in a shared space
      Sleeping Bag Your own sleeping bag and mattress

      Travel

      Travel Type
      Icon Travel Type Comments
      Road/Path The default, a road or path that is suitable for both walkers and cyclists
      Trail A trail that is only suitable for walkers
      Cycle Path A cycle path that is only usable by cyclists
      Ferry Link A ferry connection. Ferry connections do not usually have a distance but have, instead, a ferry time measured in hours. Ferries usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
      Boat or canoe A boat or canoe connection. These connections are usually rowed or paddled and represent as much effort as walking. Boat connections usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking.
      Bus Link A bus connection. Bus links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Bus links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.
      Train Link A train connection. Trains usually operate according to a schedule and may require booking. Train links are not normally considered acceptable transport for those wanting to gain a certificate at the end of their Camino. Train links are included for recreational travellers or non-Camino routes.

      Events

      Event Types
      Icon Event Type Comments
      Religious A large religious event, parade or ceremony
      Food A food or wine festival
      Music A music festival or concert
      Performance A theatre or dance performace or festival
      Festival A generic festival
      Holiday A national, regional or local holiday
      Pilgrim's Mass A mass or blessing for pilgrims
      Mass A general mass or eucharist