Pilgrimage in Portugal
Portugal has two major pilgrimage destinations: Santiago to the north and Fátima in the country itself. The two routes share part of the way in the south, where the arrows are yellow for Santiago and blue for Fátima. The stages are mostly flat and prices are moderate.
5 routes in Portugal
| Route | Length | Duration | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caminho Português from Lisbon | around 375 km to Porto | a good 2 weeks | moderate | Spring and autumn |
| Caminho da Costa | around 270 km from Porto | about 2 weeks | easy | April to October |
| Camino Portugués | around 240 km from Porto | about 2 weeks | easy | Spring to autumn |
| Caminho Interior | around 205 km to Chaves | about 9 days | hard | Spring and autumn |
| Caminho de Fátima | around 150 km from Lisbon | 6 to 7 days | easy | Spring and autumn |
Frequently asked questions
What pilgrimage routes are there in Portugal?
On this page you will find 5 routes and places in Portugal, for example Camino Portugués, Caminho de Fátima, Caminho Português from Lisbon, Caminho da Costa, Caminho Interior.
What is the longest pilgrimage route in Portugal?
Of the routes presented here, Caminho Português from Lisbon is the longest: around 375 km to Porto, duration a good 2 weeks.
What is the shortest pilgrimage route in Portugal?
The shortest here is Caminho de Fátima at around 150 km from Lisbon, duration 6 to 7 days.