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Also, stay updated with all of our articles that reflect our thoughts and ideas on how to be a pilgrim in our current, stressful and rushed culture. You too can slow your life and your adventures with the mindful travel style of the pilgrim.

"In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart." ~ Phil Coustineau, from his book, "The Art of Pilgrimage."




Feb 24, 2024

Day Twenty-Two A on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, Vigo

Café Don Gregorio on the Praza Princesa

Day twenty-two, Part A on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, is a very short stage, using the high, flat and easy plateau trail system, called the Senda da Auga.

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Feb 13, 2024

Day Twenty-One on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugues

Capela San Campio

Our day twenty-one on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués was a fabulous walk along the sea, passing beach after beach!

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Feb 06, 2024

Day Twenty on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués

Turn off PO-552 here

Day twenty on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués, shares the beginning 7.6 kilometers with the Coastal Route.

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Jan 28, 2024

Day Nineteen on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués

Rich on the Gorgeous Praia A Lamiña

Our day nineteen on the Senda Litoral of Camino Portugués is a very short seaside diversion if you wish to spend more time on the coast than walk through the town of La Guardia (A Guarda).

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Jan 11, 2024

Day Fifteen on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués

Se do Porto

Day fifteen on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, from the Sé do Porto cathedral is shorter than the Senda Litoral by about five kilometers.

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Jan 10, 2024

Day Fifteen on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués

Westward down Cathedral Ramp

Our day fifteen Senda Litoral Camino Portugues began our coastal journey from the Sé do Porto on the Senda Litoral.

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Dec 29, 2023

Day Four, Variante Espiritual from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures

Estación Maritima, Vilanova de Arousa

Day four on the Variante Espiritual from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures is a maritime grand finale of this spiritual journey.

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Dec 26, 2023

Day Three, Variante Espiritual from Barrantes to Vilanova de Arousa

Cross EP-9305

Day three on the Variante Espiritual from Barrantes to Vilanova de Arousa follows three rivers, in the first third and the last third of this day.

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Dec 21, 2023

Day Two on the Variante Espiritual from Combarro to Barrantes, 16.3 Km

Pass the Cruceiro Praia do Padrón

Day two on the Variante Espiritual from Combarro to Barrantes, leaves behind the scenic coastal hamlet, climbs vigorously toward the tranquil Cistercian monastery of Armenteira,

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Dec 19, 2023

Combarro Spain ~ A Walk Back Through Time

Combarro Tourist Map

A walking pilgrimage to Combarro Spain, a historic fishing port with distinctive seaside hórreos, is a highlight of the Variante Espiritual.

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Dec 14, 2023

Day One on the Variante Espiritual from Pontevedra to Combarro, 11.3 K

Bifurcation of Central Route and the Variante Espiritual

Day One on the Variante Espiritual from Pontevedra to Combarro is full of wonder and enchantment, as you shall see. This short walk is full of history and beauty, both man-made and natural.

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Dec 09, 2023

The Variante Espiritual on the Camino Portugués; An Introduction

The Variante Espiritual Unique Waymarks

The Variante Espiritual is part of the larger Camino de Santiago and a longer variant from the Central Route of the Camino Portugués.

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Oct 09, 2023

Day One on the Camino Portugués, Lisbon to Alverca do Ribatejo

1-Se de Lisboa

Our Day One on the Camino Portugués was much more beautiful and enjoyable than we had heard.

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Jun 06, 2023

New Municipal Albergue in Ferrol, on the Camino Inglés

Photo of Albergue de Peregrinos de FerrolA new Xunta municipal albergue has just been completed in Ferrol, now giving pilgrims on the Camino Inglés a municipal albergue! It will open in July of 2023! It can be found on the waterfront, near the start of the Camino at 25 Estrada Alta, Ferrol. Buen Camino!

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Mar 25, 2023

Way of St Francis eBook Guide (Via di San Francesco)

Our Way of St Francis eBook Guide, newly released in 2023, is full of information and photos to assist you in finding your Way. In downloadable, digital, PDF format.

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Recent Articles

  1. Day Twenty-Two A on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, Vigo

    Feb 24, 24 07:43 AM

    Café Don Gregorio on the Praza Princesa
    Day twenty-two, Part A on the Coastal Route of the Camino Portugués, is a very short stage, using the high, flat and easy plateau trail system, called the Senda da Auga.

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  2. Day Twenty-One on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugues

    Feb 13, 24 04:22 PM

    Capela San Campio
    Our day twenty-one on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués was a fabulous walk along the sea, passing beach after beach!

    Read More

  3. Day Twenty on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués

    Feb 06, 24 03:56 PM

    Turn off PO-552 here
    Day twenty on the Senda Litoral of the Camino Portugués, shares the beginning 7.6 kilometers with the Coastal Route.

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Carbon Trekking Poles

Carbon fiber construction ( not aluminum) in a trekking pole makes them ultra lightweight. We like the Z-Pole style from Black Diamond so we can hide  our poles in our pack from potential thievesbefore getting to our albergue! There are many to choose from!  ( See more of our gear recommendations! )




Gregory BackPack - My Favorite Brand

An ultralight backpack should serve you well for years, like my Gregory has - six Caminos in all! My 28L Women's pack gets a 5-star on Amazon (Ones for Guys too)!




Microfiber Towel Set

Do not forget your quick-dry microfiber towel! 




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