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Caminos
CAM-PT Camino Portugues
An accessible pilgrim route from Porto to Santiago with both coastal and inland variants.
Overview
Camino Portugués is a shorter and logistically simpler alternative to Camino Francés. It works well as a first Camino, offering clear stages, good services and a shorter time commitment.
- Distance
- 240 km
- Time
- 10-14 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Total elevation gain
- 3,200 m
Route & profile
Quick orientation of the route line, start, end and elevation profile.
Elevation profileHighest 200 m a.s.l. · Rubiaes
Portugalsko a Španělsko
240 km · 11 stages · ↑ 3,200 m
Elevation data for stage points is indicative, derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-90 after geocoding stage locations via OSM; problematic points are manually verified from map or trail sources. Verify against the specific GPX/map before your trip.
Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors, displayed via Waymarked Trails.
Planning
Albergues keep costs low. The coastal variant can be pricier in resort towns between Porto and Caminha in season.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Camino Portugues?
Camino Portugues is rated as Easy.
How many days does Camino Portugues take?
Camino Portugues usually takes 10–14 days.
