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    Welcome to the Portuguese Camino de Santiago!

    Here, you'll find inspiration, resources and detailed information about the journey that transcends borders and time, offering a unique experience of self-knowledge and connection with history and nature.

    Whether you're an experienced pilgrim or someone dreaming of making their first pilgrimage, this is your meeting point for preparing, sharing and discovering the Portuguese Camino de Santiago. From practical tips and inspiring stories to routes and traditions, we want every step you take to be informed and fully experienced.

    Get ready to explore, be moved and feel the true essence of one of the most remarkable pilgrimage routes.

    May the spirit of the road accompany you and may this be just the first of many visits!

    Different routes to Santiago

    Central Path

    Coast Path

    Senda
    Litoral

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      What to pack for the Camino de Santiago

      The Camino de Santiago is a long journey. That's why it's important to know what to take and, just as important, what not to take. This article has all the answers.

      How to choose the best footwear for the Camino de Santiago

      What you wear is the most important choice if you want to walk the Camino de Santiago safely, avoiding injuries and unnecessary difficulties along the way. That's why we've written this article to help you make the decision that best suits you. Read to the end to find out more about the options available, the best practices when buying and some tips!

      10 symbols of the Camino de Santiago.

      The Camino de Santiago, like a nation, has its symbols. However, instead of flags and anthems, it has greetings that allow you to identify who the pilgrims are, arrows and much more!
      Bicigrinos doing the Camino de Santiago by bicycle

      Cycling the Camino de Santiago .

      For centuries, pilgrims have made this sacred journey in ill-fitting shoes and without roads to match. Only the richest could be lucky enough to travel comfortably on a pack animal.

      6 reasons to do the Camino de Santiago in 2023

      Let's start at the beginning. Walking the Camino de Santiago is no easy feat. From Oporto to our destination it's 260 kilometers, if we don't make a mistake along the way. That's why we have to be motivated and committed to the mission ahead.

      Camino de Santiago: The most common injuries.

      The Camino de Santiago can be a simple exercise for most people. Apart from the physical strain, the challenge tends to be more mental than bodily. You feel tired, you think. However, injuries are still possible, even for the most prepared pilgrims. Although most are minor - such as blisters - it's always important to be careful and know how to avoid more uncomfortable moments during the pilgrimage.

      60,000 steps: supporting Ukraine

      The Portuguese Way of Saint James has set up a fundraising campaign, which you can find here, to support Razom - the association that knows the terrain best and to whom the money will be best distributed - in order to help refugees from Ukraine fleeing the terror of war.

      The History of the Camino de Santiago

      The Camino de Santiago has an ancient history. Every year pilgrims from all over the world walk the route to Compostela. In this article we explain the religious reasons for this tradition. But we can say that the stars are to blame.

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