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Portuguese Way: stages, GPX and places to stay — Ultreya

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Portuguese Way

356.2km

Distance

14days

Duration

5,839m

Elevation

The Portuguese Way (Portuguese: Caminho Português, Spanish: Camino Portugués) is the name of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes starting in Portugal. It begins at Porto or Lisbon. From Porto…

The Portuguese Way (Portuguese: Caminho Português, Spanish: Camino Portugués) is the name of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes starting in Portugal. It begins at Porto or Lisbon. From Porto, along the Douro River, pilgrims travel north crossing the five main rivers—the Ave, Cávado, Neiva, Lima and Minho—before entering Spain and passing through Pontevedra on the way to Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese Way is 260 km long starting in Porto or 610 km long starting in Lisbon. The way from Porto was historically used by the local populations and by those who arrived in the local ports.

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Stages

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Portuguese Way?

Portuguese Way is about 356.2 km long, divided into 14 stages, and takes about 14 days to walk.

Where does Portuguese Way start and end?

Portuguese Way starts in Mealhada and ends in Santiago de Compostela.

How difficult is Portuguese Way?

Portuguese Way is rated easy. The total ascent over the whole route is about 5,839 m.

Is there a GPX track for Portuguese Way?

Yes. Ultreya offers a free GPX track of the whole route and one for each stage, so you can follow the path offline on your phone or GPS watch.

Where can I sleep along Portuguese Way?

Each stage on this page lists places to stay at its destination, with type, price range, phone number and website, so you can book before you arrive.

Stage 1Easy

25.5km≈ 6 h↑ 202 ↓ 322 m

Stage 2Moderate

25.5km≈ 6.5 h↑ 354 ↓ 262 m

Stage 3Moderate

25.4km≈ 6.5 h↑ 464 ↓ 416 m

Stage 4Moderate

25.5km≈ 6.5 h↑ 385 ↓ 435 m

Stage 5Moderate

25.5km≈ 6.5 h↑ 429 ↓ 450 m

Stage 6Moderate

25.8km≈ 6.5 h↑ 336 ↓ 361 m

Stage 7Moderate

25.4km≈ 6.5 h↑ 509 ↓ 407 m

Stage 8Moderate

25.5km≈ 6 h↑ 283 ↓ 439 m

Stage 9Hard

25.4km≈ 6.5 h↑ 649 ↓ 613 m

Stage 10Moderate

25.4km≈ 6 h↑ 336 ↓ 360 m

Stage 11Moderate

25.4km≈ 6.5 h↑ 497 ↓ 506 m

Stage 12Moderate

25.3km≈ 6.5 h↑ 479 ↓ 440 m

Stage 13Moderate

25.4km≈ 6 h↑ 298 ↓ 346 m

Stage 14Hard

25.2km≈ 6.5 h↑ 618 ↓ 368 m