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Camino Portuguese – Day Eight – Nigrán to Vigo, 22 km.

On the eighth day of my journey, I had to walk 22 km and reach the large Spanish city of Vigo. Many people begin their Camino de Santiago from Vigo.

  • Vigo
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 17, 2023
Updated July 1, 2025
Spain

Camino Portuguese — Day Seven — Villadesuso to Nigrán, 19.5 km

On the seventh day of the Camino de Santiago from Porto, I had to walk 19 km from Villadesuso to the town of Nigrán. Rain was forecast for that day.

  • Nigrán
  • Villadesuso
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 16, 2023
Updated July 1, 2025
Spain

Camino Portuguese — Day Six — A Guarda — Villadesuso 18.8 km

On the sixth day of the Way of St. James, I had to cover 18.8 km from the town of A Guarda to the town of Villadesuso.

  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 13, 2023
Updated July 3, 2025
Hotel Bruselas
Spain

Hotel Bruselas is a wonderful, affordable hotel in A Guarda

Hotel Bruselas is a wonderful, affordable hotel in the town of A Guarda in Galicia. The hotel is located close to the historic center of the town, with a large Familia supermarket nearby.

  • A Guarda
  • Hotels
by Iryna
Published October 13, 2023
Updated July 2, 2025
A Guarda
Spain

A Guarda

A Guarda is a lovely old town that’s fascinating for both pilgrims and anyone who loves history and art. I absolutely loved it here and I’m so happy I got to spend some time exploring this place.

  • A Guarda
by Iryna
Published October 12, 2023
Updated July 2, 2025
sunset on the ocean
Portugal

Vila Praia de Àncora

Vila Praia de Âncora” literally translates as “the beach village of Âncora.” The town of Vila Praia de Âncora is indeed located along the beach, and nearby, a bit further inland, is the town of Âncora.

  • Vila Praia de Âncora
by Iryna
Published October 11, 2023
Updated July 4, 2025
A Guarda
Portugal Spain

Camino Portuguese – Day Five – Vila Praia de Âncora – A Guarda 14 km

The walk on the fifth day of my Camino Portuguese — the Portuguese Way of St. James — was the shortest. That day, I had to cross the Minho River by boat and arrive in Spain, in the town of A Guarda.

  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 11, 2023
Updated July 3, 2025
Ecovia Litoral Norte
Portugal

Camino Portuguese — Day Four — Viana do Castelo — Vila Praia de Âncora 17.5 km

On my fourth day, I aimed to reach Vila Praia de Âncora, a distance of 17.5 km. After three days of long stages ranging from 22 to 25 km, I had planned some lighter days with shorter walks to give myself a bit of rest.

  • Viana do Castelo
  • Vila Praia de Âncora
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 10, 2023
Updated July 4, 2025
Santuário Diocesano do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Portugal

Viana do Castelo

Viana do Castelo is a city in northern Portugal on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean near the Lima River. In 1258, according to the charter of King Afonso III, the city of Viana was renamed to Viana da Foch do Lima, in 1848 the city received the name Viana […]

  • Viana do Castelo
by Iryna
Published October 9, 2023
Updated June 27, 2025
Viana do Castelo
Portugal

Camino Portuguese – Day three – Esposende – Viana do Castelo, 25.7 km

On the third day of my Portuguese Way of Saint James, I had to walk 25.7 km from Esposende to the town of Viana do Castelo.

  • Esposende
  • Viana do Castelo
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 6, 2023
Updated October 9, 2024
Esposende
Portugal

Esposende

Esposende is a charming coastal town located in the north of Portugal. Situated at the mouth of the Cavado River, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical charm.

  • Esposende
by Iryna
Published October 6, 2023
Updated June 27, 2025
Portugal

Camino Portuguese – Day two – Vila do Conde – Esposende – 22.4 km

On the second day of my Portuguese Camino de Santiago, I had to walk 22.4 km from Vila do Conde to the town of Esposende.

  • Esposende
  • Vila do Conde
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 5, 2023
Updated October 4, 2024
Дорога Camino Portugues
Portugal

Camino Portuguese – Day One – Porto — Vila do Conde 22,9 km

On the first day of the Portuguese Way of St. James along the ocean (Senda Litoral), I walked a distance of 22.9 km and reached Vila do Conde.

  • Porto
  • Vila do Conde
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 5, 2023
Updated June 27, 2025
Way of Saint James sign
Portugal Spain

The Camino Portugués – my experience

I walked the Portuguese Way of Saint James from Porto to Santiago de Compostela along the coast on the Senda Litoral and Camino da Costa. The length of the route is about 270 km, the walking time is 13 days from September 11 to September 24.

  • Porto
  • Way of Saint James
by Iryna
Published October 5, 2023
Updated July 4, 2025
Vila do Conde
Portugal

Vila do Conde

Vila do Conde is a small town on the Atlantic Ocean coast, about 25 km from Porto. The metro (Line A, the blue line) runs from Porto to Vila do Conde.

  • Vila do Conde
by Iryna
Published October 2, 2023
Updated July 4, 2025

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