PORTUGUESE CAMINO · SENDA LITORAL
Travel Diary: Santiago de Compostela
From Porto to Santiago along the ocean, stage by stage.
Our Portuguese Camino de Santiago along the Senda Litoral: from Porto heading north, always beside the Atlantic, all the way to Santiago de Compostela.
Here you will find the whole diary in order, from packing the backpack and the first day in Porto, through Póvoa de Varzim, Viana do Castelo and Caminha, then into Galicia via Baiona, Vigo, Pontevedra and Armenteira, to the arrival in front of the cathedral.
THE DIARY
The Camino day by day
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Tips on how to pack your backpack for the Camino de Santiago
Day 0: Before departure It may seem strange, but when you’re getting ready to set off on a walk like the Camino…
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Portuguese Camino de Santiago along the Senda Litoral: it all starts in Porto
Day 1: stopping here for at least a day is a must Every day a stage, every day a stamp: this is…
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The Way begins: destination Praia de Labruge.
We leave Porto behind us, heading down along the Douro river: what a sight it is to watch the boats and ships…
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Towards the third stage Pòvoa De Varzim
We leave the small and uninhabited village and continue on our way. We cross the ornithological reserve of Mindelo with the immense…
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From Teso to Marinhas: relaxation and sunset
We started from Teso to head to the coast. Wheat fields and mills served as masters until the asphalt roads became covered…
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Walking in a painting – Fifth stop in Viana do Castelo
Waking up at dawn and seeing a painting with fantastic colors on the ocean is an indescribable emotion. It was love at…
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Goodbye Portugal: the sixth and last night in Caminha
For this stretch we are 8, a lady joins the group. The longest 30km stage is a great challenge. This day was…
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Seventh stage: the assault of the Spanish coast to reach Mougás
The day begins adventurously. We leave Caminha by boat to cross the Miño, the river that divides Portugal and Spain and disembark…
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From the Baiona caravel to Ramallosa: the eighth stage in Galicia
It rains as soon as you wake up, but you just have to wait to be able to leave in peace. We…
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Vigo, a farewell night: ninth stage
It was not the journey that struck me but the arrival, Vigo what emotions you gave between meetings and goodbyes. An immense…
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Vigo at dawn and then straight to Pontevedra: tenth stage
It would take at least a couple of days to visit Vigo, but we are satisfied with the extraordinary view from the…
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From Pontevedra to Armenteira, the climb of life – Eleventh stage
When you think it’s over and just then the climb begins, what a fantastic life story. Santiago’s journey is just like life,…
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The sunrise of Armenteira and the sunset of Vilanova – Twelfth stage of relaxation
The penultimate relaxation stage, very thoughtful and very beautiful. We went from the colors of the dawn of the woods of Armenteira…
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On the way to Santiago, a trip on the river. Last day.
On the road to Santiago. Last day !!We leave Vilanova by boat for Pontesecures from where the last journey to Santiago de…
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Santiago de Compostela. Freedom achieved
One road to Santiago, pilgrims from all over Europe come together in a long caravan to the sanctuary. Greetings and short meetings…