Pilgrim Route - The Camino Portugues

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Discover the Camino Portugues, a 620km pilgrimage route from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. This guidebook offers detailed stage-by-stage directions for multiple paths, including the Central Camino, Coastal Camino, and a Spiritual Variant.

Your complete companion for walking the historic Camino Portugues pilgrimage.

This book provides comprehensive guidance on the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto, or Tui, as well as the Coastal Camino between Porto and Redondela, and the Spiritual Variant route from Pontevedra to Padron. It also highlights link routes that allow you to switch between different paths.

Alongside clear route directions and maps, you'll find intriguing insights into the historic and religious landmarks encountered along the way. The journey covers four UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Knights Templar Castle at Tomar, Portugal's oldest university in Coimbra, and the old towns of Porto and Santiago, finishing at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.

Since 1211, Santiago de Compostela has been a major pilgrimage destination, and the Camino Portugues ranks as the second most popular pilgrim route. This largely rural trek is packed with essential tips for pilgrims, including advice on travel, timing, accommodation, and gear.

To make your pilgrimage easier, the guide includes a detailed facilities table showing where to find accommodation, refreshments, supermarkets, ATMs, and pharmacies along the way. A helpful glossary is also included, making this the ultimate resource for anyone walking the Camino Portugues.

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