Deborah M
I have now done a couple of walks through Stroll, here in Australia and overseas, I have been very happy with everything. Very happy to continue booking any further walks through Stroll.
The Portuguese Coastal Camino Way to Santiago starts in Porto and is one of the most popular routes to Santiago de Compostela. This is a true Camino adventure with a huge variety of scenery from forests, fields, rivers, valleys, gorgeous villages and medieval towns.
Marvel at the history of this place, and the incredible achievements of a country so small. Revel in the excellent wines and the mouth-watering food of this part of the world, particularly the fresh seafood which is always on the menu.
Comfort is always a priority; at the end of each day’s walk there’s a hot shower, a cosy bed, an en suite and plenty of quiet. A good night’s sleep is mandatory and ensures that you wake rested and primed, ready for the next day’s adventure on the Camino, of course only after a satisfying breakfast. The accommodations we have chosen reflect the character and history of the region.
On the upgraded, luxury version of this walk, the accommodations are all 4-star or better. Even though the accommodations are much more luxurious they still reflect the culture of the region. In addition, you can still expect a warm country welcome each day and all the hospitality typical of being in a country like Portugal.
It’s not by chance that when walkers visit Portugal, they almost immediately fall in love with the food and wine here. In Portugal, all the dishes, recipes and ingredients have a story to tell. This is a world you’ll get to experience both on foot but also with your knife and fork. The Camino travels through many towns that are renowned for excellent authentic traditional food. In the North, it is worth frequenting Spanish tapas bars to experience the wide range of local delicacies available.
Both Portugal and Spain have very old wine industries. Many of the wines on this walk you won’t find anywhere else. However, alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
This trip is available From 1st March to the 1st November
This track is well-graded and without a great deal of incline or decline. Walks on average are about 20 km a day. There’s always time to walk and explore further if you’re up to it or to relax and simply enjoy the towns/villages each evening.
Travelling to the Start of the walk
You will need to get yourself to and from the start and end of your walk. i.e. you will need to organise your travel to the start of the walk in Porto. To make it easy we have collated some useful information that will assist you in making arrangements for your travel.
Porto Airport, (Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro), Maia (+351) 229 432 400 is about 11 km from the city centre. There are regular flights from and to almost all major European cities. There is an airport bus available from outside the terminal which takes you to the city centre. The Metro line connects the Airport to the city centre, offering a fast and comfortable ride into the heart of the city.
To book flights we have found this site helpful
BUSES: This is information for those who may be catching a bus and/or starting their walk further along the track:
PORTO – PONTE DE LIMA: Rede Expressos (www.rede-expressos.pt) coaches from Porto transit station (Campo 24 de Agosto, 125, 4300-096 Porto, Tel: +351 707 223 344) depart daily to Ponte de Lima.
PORTO – VALENÇA: Rede Expressos (www.rede-expressos.pt) coaches from Porto transit station (Campo 24 de Agosto, 125, 4300-096 Porto, Tel: +351 707 223 344) depart daily to Valença. Tickets can be purchased from the train station or on-line on the English language pages of the railway company’s website http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx no more than 14 days before the travel date. Tickets cannot be bought on the coach.
PORTO – VALENÇA: AUTNA (www.autna.com) coaches from Porto Airport transit station (Bus stop of Galicia Bus on the Airport arrivals) depart daily to Valença (Single fare is between €9.00 and €12.00)
TRAINS: There are several trains to and from Porto (Train station of São Bento or Train station of Campanhã). Trains also transit daily to Valença. The metro lines link the airport to both train stations: Tickets can be purchased from the train station or on-line on the English language pages of the railway’s company’s website https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en no more than 28 days before the travel date. Tickets cannot be bought on the train.
Our transport partners on the ground can also provide private transfer on all routes. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Travelling from the End of the walk
The walk finishes in Santiago de Compostella
By rail: The train from Santiago de Compostela back to Lisbon takes about 7 hours. However, you might be better served to head to an alternate destination. San Sebastian, Salamanca or Seville, there are so many great options it’s difficult to decide.
By plane: There are flights from Santiago de Compostela to other parts of Europe. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
https://www.kayak.com/flights
www.google.com/flights
March through to October is usually warmer, with long sunny days, perfect for walking. See Porto weather for average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For over 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks prior to your departure which will outline all the fine details for you and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com
from $ 1240
Excludes High Season
from $ 2250
4 Star Hotels or better - Approx price please speak to office
from $ 1420
High Season
The Portuguese Coastal Camino Way to Santiago starts in Porto and is one of the most popular routes to Santiago de Compostela. This is a true Camino adventure with a huge variety of scenery from forests, fields, rivers, valleys, gorgeous villages and medieval towns.
Marvel at the history of this place, and the incredible achievements of a country so small. Revel in the excellent wines and the mouth-watering food of this part of the world, particularly the fresh seafood which is always on the menu.
Comfort is always a priority; at the end of each day’s walk there’s a hot shower, a cosy bed, an en suite and plenty of quiet. A good night’s sleep is mandatory and ensures that you wake rested and primed, ready for the next day’s adventure on the Camino, of course only after a satisfying breakfast. The accommodations we have chosen reflect the character and history of the region.
On the upgraded, luxury version of this walk, the accommodations are all 4-star or better. Even though the accommodations are much more luxurious they still reflect the culture of the region. In addition, you can still expect a warm country welcome each day and all the hospitality typical of being in a country like Portugal.
It’s not by chance that when walkers visit Portugal, they almost immediately fall in love with the food and wine here. In Portugal, all the dishes, recipes and ingredients have a story to tell. This is a world you’ll get to experience both on foot but also with your knife and fork. The Camino travels through many towns that are renowned for excellent authentic traditional food. In the North, it is worth frequenting Spanish tapas bars to experience the wide range of local delicacies available.
Both Portugal and Spain have very old wine industries. Many of the wines on this walk you won’t find anywhere else. However, alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
This trip is available From 1st March to the 1st November
This track is well-graded and without a great deal of incline or decline. Walks on average are about 20 km a day. There’s always time to walk and explore further if you’re up to it or to relax and simply enjoy the towns/villages each evening.
Travelling to the Start of the walk
You will need to get yourself to and from the start and end of your walk. i.e. you will need to organise your travel to the start of the walk in Porto. To make it easy we have collated some useful information that will assist you in making arrangements for your travel.
Porto Airport, (Airport Francisco Sá Carneiro), Maia (+351) 229 432 400 is about 11 km from the city centre. There are regular flights from and to almost all major European cities. There is an airport bus available from outside the terminal which takes you to the city centre. The Metro line connects the Airport to the city centre, offering a fast and comfortable ride into the heart of the city.
To book flights we have found this site helpful
BUSES: This is information for those who may be catching a bus and/or starting their walk further along the track:
PORTO – PONTE DE LIMA: Rede Expressos (www.rede-expressos.pt) coaches from Porto transit station (Campo 24 de Agosto, 125, 4300-096 Porto, Tel: +351 707 223 344) depart daily to Ponte de Lima.
PORTO – VALENÇA: Rede Expressos (www.rede-expressos.pt) coaches from Porto transit station (Campo 24 de Agosto, 125, 4300-096 Porto, Tel: +351 707 223 344) depart daily to Valença. Tickets can be purchased from the train station or on-line on the English language pages of the railway company’s website http://www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx no more than 14 days before the travel date. Tickets cannot be bought on the coach.
PORTO – VALENÇA: AUTNA (www.autna.com) coaches from Porto Airport transit station (Bus stop of Galicia Bus on the Airport arrivals) depart daily to Valença (Single fare is between €9.00 and €12.00)
TRAINS: There are several trains to and from Porto (Train station of São Bento or Train station of Campanhã). Trains also transit daily to Valença. The metro lines link the airport to both train stations: Tickets can be purchased from the train station or on-line on the English language pages of the railway’s company’s website https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en no more than 28 days before the travel date. Tickets cannot be bought on the train.
Our transport partners on the ground can also provide private transfer on all routes. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Travelling from the End of the walk
The walk finishes in Santiago de Compostella
By rail: The train from Santiago de Compostela back to Lisbon takes about 7 hours. However, you might be better served to head to an alternate destination. San Sebastian, Salamanca or Seville, there are so many great options it’s difficult to decide.
By plane: There are flights from Santiago de Compostela to other parts of Europe. Below are possible websites that provide a number of different carriers to choose from.
https://www.kayak.com/flights
www.google.com/flights
March through to October is usually warmer, with long sunny days, perfect for walking. See Porto weather for average temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
For over 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks prior to your departure which will outline all the fine details for you and much more.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants. You can get in touch with us via our contact form or email us at info@stroll.com
Excludes High Season
4 Star Hotels or better - Approx price please speak to office
High Season
Deborah M
I have now done a couple of walks through Stroll, here in Australia and overseas, I have been very happy with everything. Very happy to continue booking any further walks through Stroll.
Suzanne V
Stroll was amazing to deal with and were happy to customise our walk and build in rest days to suit what we wanted. They were very responsive and extremely helpful when one of us was injured and couldn’t walk for a few days. I thoroughly recommend Stroll as being very professional and we will happily use them again.
Rod F
We booked our first Self Guided Camino, the Portuguese Coastal Camino, through Stroll. The entire process from initial enquiry, booking, requests for additional accommodation, and the luggage transfers was seamless and faultless. The handbook notes were generally very accurate except for a few small grey areas. With so many other pilgrims and locals assisting with direction, it was never an issue. Accommodation locations we were provided were great and they were comfy and clean. Thoroughly recommend Stroll self-guided tours.
Joanne F
We found Stroll’s communication and organisation for the Portuguese walk to be absolutely seamless. The written booklet and GPX tracker made navigation simple and stress-free. The accommodation throughout the walk exceeded our expectations — comfortable, well-located, and of a higher standard than anticipated. Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!
Eva A
Great experience!!!! Could not have done it on my own!!! Thanks to the attention to detail!
Alison M
My experience with Stroll to arrange our Camino Journey from first contact to on the walk was easy, very helpful and personalised. It made my experience enjoyable and hassle free. I would encourage anyone to use Stroll. I will be again.
Anne B
The daily distances were less than the majority of walkers and this allowed us to spend time exploring daily destinations. Dept point process is easy to organize. Our entire walk went very well.
Audrey G
All of the spots were beautiful and distances each day perfect. The dept point process is very convenient! Right on time and a lovely drive. Entire trip went extremely well.
Mara C
This was a quiet, very enjoyable walk with some magnificent scenery- especially after the business of Japanese cities. Stroll organised this very well with great information on how to get to starting points and to hotels, and concise and helpful trail notes and guidance. We thoroughly enjoyed the northern Honshu scenery and hospitality. The organised evening meals were really interesting Japanese and enjoyable, and the final hotel location was spectacular.
Stephanie S
We just got back from a 13 day walk with our 4 young adult/teenage children and their partners on what they dubbed “one of Mom’s active holidays”. it was a phenomenal way to slow down, talk to each other, eat together, drink together and just be together with no expectations or time limits. We laughed, cried, got angry and got happy often all in one day! We are all in pretty good physical shape but it was still physically and emotionally hard so you do need to train before you go. It was nice having wonderful beds with nice sheets and great breakfasts all pre-arranged along with having our bags transported and made the physical toughness easier for us. I highly recommend it and we will all go again. You just never know what you will find along The Way.
Elizabeth I
Our entire trip went extremely well. Everything was seamless and the walking notes were very specific. You couldn’t go wrong.
Philippa S
I loved the guidebook layout and having a GPX file available. It was great having a no-fuss transfer to the start of the first official day of walking. The accommodation was mostly excellent and well located. I really enjoyed the route as recommended. Thanks to Stroll we were able to travel from New Zealand, arrive in Europe and be confident that all arrangements were going to work.
Annabel G
Trip was well organised , both the digital and the hard copy book was great ,we walked everyday unlike some other tours which means you were able to get in the groove early
Recommend this company
Belinda H
Again, we felt confident that Stroll would look after us and we were not disappointed. From clear directions, baggage transfer and accommodation choices, we felt secure and well organised.
Shu-Hwa C
Many thanks for the walkers’ notes/tips etc., we had a very rewarding walking holiday.
Sophia C
I loved it! A beautiful trip! My favourite walk to date. We were delighted with our decision to upgrade our accommodation.
Rosemary and Peter S
Thank you Stroll for making our Camino experience seamless and easy to follow. Every transfer and bag drop went smoothly. The accommodation in all the towns was clean and comfortable with some little gems thrown in. The itinerary was as expected and the gps app invaluable. Loved ready the little guide book the night before to be ready for the next day’s adventure. I’m glad I chose to do the walk over a longer period of time, it definitely made it an achievable goal. I would highly recommend this Portuguese Coastal Camino to anyone looking to do the Camino. Thanks for wonderful planning and support our Camino is complete. We will be recommending you to anyone who plans a Camino journey. BUEN CAMINO
Thanks
Heather T
The entire trip went extremely well. We were very pleased with the whole process by Stroll.
Sonja G
Yet again, Stroll provided us with a well planned trip with attention to detail & guaranteed safe, clean & enjoyable accommodation locations with the upgrade. Thoroughly enjoyed and memorable.
Jodie G
We were extremely happy with everything. I cannot recommend Stroll highly enough. From my initial email to the end of the Camino Portuguese trek, the team were extremely professional, helpful and always keen to go above and beyond to provide a fantastic service. We will definitely travel with them again!!
Judith J
Everything went like clock work. The entire walk went extremely well.
Vijeta U
My entire experience with Stroll was truly wonderful. From the moment I booked the Camino walk to the final day of the journey, everything was seamless and enjoyable. Even though it was a self-guided tour, I never felt alone. I highly recommend Stroll!
Greg M
It was better than I imagined and is one of the best activities I have been involved in. I loved every moment. Could not have been easier. Picked up at the arranged time and driven to the starting point. Drive could not have been more friendly. Could not have been organised better. Accommodation was terrific, luggage transfers on time and the walk itself was wonderful. I loved doing this. Thank you
Richard G
I found Stroll to be fully supportive and helpful in arranging my Camino. Everything went well. Pickups, hotel bookings, luggage transfers- all went perfectly. I couldn’t have expected any more – it was great
Kate T
The Stroll experience was extremely seamless from initial booking to pre-walk information, through the luggage transfer and hotel bookings along the way. We encountered no issues and all of the accommodation was suited to our needs, the included breakfasts made each day much easier too.
Wendy A
Our trip went extremely well. The notes were very helpful, I really appreciated them in notebook format.
Tony C
Stroll and its Portuguese Supplier made this an enjoyable, safe and and amazing experience. Even before we left Australia, the assistance both companies provided was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble.