Caminho Português from Lisbon

In short: Caminho Português from Lisbon: from Lisbon to Porto. Length: around 375 km to Porto, duration: a good 2 weeks. Best time: Spring and autumn.

Overview

Before Porto lies an often overlooked part of the Portuguese Way: from Lisbon it is a good 600 kilometres to Santiago. The around 375 kilometres to Porto lead through the Tagus valley and via Santarém, Tomar and Coimbra.

Tomar with its Templar castle and Coimbra with its old university are among the highlights. As far as Santarém the route runs on the same path as the Caminho de Fátima.

The first days out of Lisbon run along roads and through industrial areas. The albergues are further apart than north of Porto, but it is much quieter.

Planning your stages

How long you need depends on your daily distance. The table works this out for 375 kilometres, with one rest day a week.

Who is this route for?

With some hiking experience this route is very manageable. Expect climbs and keep your days from getting too long.

What does the route cost?

With an albergue or simple guesthouse and one hot meal, 40 to 50 euros a day is usually enough. Over about 22 days that comes to roughly 900 to 1,100 euros, plus travel and gear. This is a guide figure.

You can find more routes under Pilgrimage routes in Europe, Pilgrimage in Portugal, sorted by religion under Christian pilgrimage routes.