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CAMINO PORTUGUÉS - A PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO Follow the Camino Portugués from Lisbon to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This pilgrimage is a quieter, less strenuous alternative to the Camino Frances, the better known pilgrims route to Santiago, which also gives you a fascinating insight into the less travelled parts of Portugal. The Camino Portugués in general is quite flat and easy to navigate and with the route being a road less travelled, you will find it a lot quieter than the Camino Frances, but no less inspiring. Starting in the vibrant Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the route is dotted with ancient towns, rich in history and replete with culture. The proud university town of Coimbra, the UNESCO world heritage site of Porto and the Templar city of Tomar are cities of sheer wonder, but each town and village on the route has something special to offer. From the smells of cooking from the Churrascaria, the swell of emotion from your first sight of Santiago de Compostela and the warmth and friendliness of the local people, you can be sure that your Camino will stay in your memories for ever. We offer the Camino Portugués in five sections of roughly a week each. You can choose to walk just one section, perhaps the last 100km to Santiago which you must complete to earn your compostela, or combine two or more sections for a longer pilgrimage. The full 611km of the Camino Portugués is a magnificent achievement and the month that it takes to walk will provide enough memories to last a lifetime. We are experts in self guided tours on the Camino. Our Camino packages include pre-booked accommodation in comfortable hotels and guesthouses, a detailed guidebook and maps, a comprehensive information pack and emergency support from our local representatives. Baggage transfer is also available as an option if you would prefer not to walk with a heavy bag. Experiencing a sense of timelessness and freedom amongst the ever changing landscape Discovering the historical towns that form the backbone of the route Enjoying a Pastel de Nata and coffee in Coimbra Sipping ruby port in the UNESCO heritage city of Porto Completing a unique and rewarding journey and gaining your Compostela in Santiago WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALK ON THE CAMINO PORTUGUÉS WITH US? Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. Our involvement with the Camino began in 2006 when a close friend walked the Camino Frances and was enthralled by the experience of the pilgrimage but less so with the basic accommodation and food in the hostels and refuges. We decided to use our long experience of organising unforgettable walking holidays with carefully selected accommodation to offer the outstanding alternatives to the Camino Frances, with hand-picked accommodation for those walkers who prefer a little more comfort. CAMINO PORTUGUÉS FROM LISBON TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA SUMMARY WHAT’S INCLUDED? Accommodation: A mixture of 3* hotels, small hotels and guesthouses, all in private rooms with ensuite WC. Meals: A simple breakfast is included which normally consists of coffee and bread. Lunch and dinner not included but always available at accom- modation or nearby. Baggage Transfer: Available as an extra op- tion. Information Pack: Guide Book, detailed maps and Info Pack. Tour: Camino Portugués Code: WPSCP1-5 Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website Dates: March to October Walking Days: 4-28 Nights: 5—31 Start: Lisbon Finish: Santiago de Compostela Distance: 91-611 Km Grade: Moderate HIGHLIGHTS Is the Camino Portuguese For Me? The Camino Portugués is a fantastic alternative to the more popular Camino Frances. The walking is much easier, the route a lot quieter and you can collect a whole new Pilgrims Passport full of stamps.

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CAMINO PORTUGUÉS - A PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO

Follow the Camino Portugués from Lisbon to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This

pilgrimage is a quieter, less strenuous alternative to the Camino Frances, the better known

pilgrims route to Santiago, which also gives you a fascinating insight into the less travelled parts

of Portugal.

The Camino Portugués in general is quite flat and easy to navigate and with the route being a road less

travelled, you will find it a lot quieter than the Camino Frances, but no less inspiring.

Starting in the vibrant Portuguese capital of Lisbon, the route is dotted with ancient towns, rich in history

and replete with culture. The proud university town of Coimbra, the UNESCO world heritage site of Porto

and the Templar city of Tomar are cities of sheer wonder, but each town and village on the route has

something special to offer.

From the smells of cooking from the Churrascaria, the swell of emotion from your first sight of Santiago de

Compostela and the warmth and friendliness of the local people, you can be sure that your Camino will

stay in your memories for ever.

We offer the Camino Portugués in five sections of roughly a week each. You can choose to walk just one

section, perhaps the last 100km to Santiago which you must complete to earn your compostela, or

combine two or more sections for a longer pilgrimage. The full 611km of the Camino Portugués is a

magnificent achievement and the month that it takes to walk will provide enough memories to last a

lifetime.

We are experts in self guided tours on the Camino. Our Camino packages include pre-booked

accommodation in comfortable hotels and guesthouses, a detailed guidebook and maps, a comprehensive

information pack and emergency support from our local representatives. Baggage transfer is also

available as an option if you would prefer not to walk with a heavy bag.

Experiencing a sense of timelessness and freedom amongst the ever changing landscape

Discovering the historical towns that form the backbone of the route

Enjoying a Pastel de Nata and coffee in Coimbra

Sipping ruby port in the UNESCO heritage city of Porto

Completing a unique and rewarding journey and gaining your Compostela in Santiago

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALK ON THE CAMINO PORTUGUÉS WITH US?

Macs Adventure is a small, energetic company dedicated to delivering adventure excellence. Our

involvement with the Camino began in 2006 when a close friend walked the Camino Frances and was

enthralled by the experience of the pilgrimage but less so with the basic accommodation and food in the

hostels and refuges. We decided to use our long experience of organising unforgettable walking holidays

with carefully selected accommodation to offer the outstanding alternatives to the Camino Frances, with

hand-picked accommodation for those walkers who prefer a little more comfort.

CAMINO PORTUGUÉS

FROM LISBON TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: A mixture of 3* hotels, small

hotels and guesthouses, all in private rooms with

ensuite WC.

Meals: A simple breakfast is included which

normally consists of coffee and bread. Lunch and

dinner not included but always available at accom-

modation or nearby.

Baggage Transfer: Available as an extra op-

tion.

Information Pack: Guide Book, detailed maps

and Info Pack.

Tour: Camino Portugués

Code: WPSCP1-5

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: See Website

Single Supplement: See Website

Dates: March to October

Walking Days: 4-28

Nights: 5—31

Start: Lisbon

Finish: Santiago de Compostela

Distance: 91-611 Km

Grade: Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS

Is the Camino Portuguese For Me?

The Camino Portugués is a fantastic

alternative to the more popular Camino

Frances. The walking is much easier, the

route a lot quieter and you can collect a

whole new Pilgrims Passport full of stamps.

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THE CAMINO PORTUGUÉS

At 611km long, the Camino Portuguese can be

split into shorter stages. You can walk each of

the stages individually over a period of months

or years or combine them to walk the entire route

in one push over 28 walking days.

STAGE 1— LISBON TO SANTARÉM

Walking Days: 4 Nights: 5 Average Daily Distance: 23km Grade: Moderate Description: This first stage is relatively flat

and easy going apart from the short climb up to

Santarém at the very end of the section.

Starting off in the vibrant city of Lisbon you walk

north and eventually escape the urban sprawl to

arrive in the ‘Garden of Portugal.’ For much of

the trip you will be walking by the tranquil Tejo

river until you arrive in the gothic city of

Santarém.

STAGE 2—SANTARÉM TO COIMBRA

Walking Days: 6 Nights: 7 Average Daily Distance: 25km Grade: Moderate Description: Starting off with a day of

relatively flat walking, you are soon out amongst

the rolling hills as the week progresses. This

section has 3 of the most amazing cities on the

trip, the gothic Santarém, the Templar city of

Tomar and the beautiful University town of

Coimbra. Following Roman roads and farm

tracks through olive groves and the rolling serras

(hills) this is a truly spectacular section of the

walk.

STAGE 3—COIMBRA TO PORTO

Walking Days: 6 Nights: 7 Average Daily Distance: 22km

Grade: Moderate Description: This section takes you from

Coimbra up to the northern capital of Porto.

During the course of the week you will walk

through vineyards, valleys and woodlands as you

head out towards the Atlantic coast before

swinging round into the beautiful UNESCO city of

Porto, where you might be tempted to try some

of the famous local produce.

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6

Arrive Lisbon Walk to Santa Iria de Azoia Walk to Vila Franca de Xira Walk to Azambuja Walk to Santarém Onward Travel

0

26

13 20 32

Total Distance 91

ITINERARY: WPSCP2

CAMINO PORTUGUES

FROM LISBON TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Arrive Coimbra Walk to Mealhada Walk to Agueda Walk to Albergaria a Velha Walk to Oliveira de Azemeis Walk to Malaposta Walk to Porto Onward Travel

0 24 25

17

21 18 26

Total Distance 131

ITINERARY: WPSCP1

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8

Arrive Santarém Walk to Golega Walk to Tomar Walk to Alvaiazere Walk to Alvorge (include an extra 2km onto your accommoda-tion at the end of the day) Walk to the ruins of Conimbriga and order a taxi to take you onto

your hotel in Condeixa Order a taxi to take

you back to the ruins of

Conimbriga to continue

your walk onto

Coimbra

Onward Travel

0 30 30 31 23

19

19

Total Distance 152

ITINERARY: WPSCP3

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STAGE 4—PORTO TO TUI

Walking Days: 6 Nights: 7 Average Daily Distance: 21km Grade: Moderate Description: On this trip you cross the

border from Portugal into Spain when crossing

the international bridge over the Minho river.

During the course of the trip you will pass

through a wide variety of landscapes, from the

urban sprawl of Porto to rolling green hills and

stretches of quiet coastline. As ever, the towns

along the way are dotted with spectacular

baroque churches and are rife with history.

STAGE 5—TUI TO SANTIAGO DE

COMPOSTELA

Walking Days: 6 Nights: 7 Average Daily Distance: 18km Grade: Moderate Description: This section covers the last

100km of the route which is the minimum

required to get your Compostela certificate in

Santiago. It takes you through the friendly region

of Galicia in Northern Spain until you reach your

final destination, Santiago de Compostela.

Following quiet country roads and woodland

paths you go through wooded valleys, follow

gentle rivers and walk by the coast. Galicia

welcomes you with its relaxed pace of life and

draws you gradually towards your destination,

the glorious Santiago de Compostela.

STAGE 1&2—LISBON TO COIMBRA

Walking Days: 10 Nights: 11 Average Daily Distance: 24km Grade: Moderate Description: Combining the first two

sections of the Camino Portugés means that you

are getting to visit many of Portugal’s most

important, historic cities as well as walking

through some of its most beautiful scenery

through the ‘Garden of Portugal.’

The walking on these two sections is mainly flat,

so you are able to cover a great deal of distance

in a relatively short time.

CAMINO PORTUGUES

FROM LISBON TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Arrive Tui Walk to O Porrino Walk to Arcade Walk to Pontevedra Walk to Caldas de Reis Walk to Padron Walk to Santiago de Compostela Onward Travel

0 15 23 12 21 17

22

Total Distance 110

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8

Arrive Porto Walk to Vilar do Pinhei-ro (transfer to Arcos for overnight) Transfer back to Vilar do Pinheiro and walk to Arcos Walk to Barcelos Walk to Ponte da Lima Walk to San Pedro de Rubiaes Walk to Tui

Onward Travel

0

17

19 20 33

18 20

Total Distance 127

ITINERARY: WPSCP4 ITINERARY: WPSCP5 ITINERARY: WPSCP1&2

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12

Arrive Lisbon Walk to Santa Iria de Azoia Walk to Vila Franca de Xira Walk to Azambuja Walk to Santarém Walk to Golega Walk to Tomar Walk to Alvaiazere Walk to Alvorge Walk to Condeixa

Walk to Coimbra

Onward Travel

0

26

13 20 32 30 30 31 23 19

19

Total Distance 243

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STAGE 1&2—PORTO TO SANTIAGO DE

COMPOSTELA

Walking Days: 12 Nights: 13 Average Daily Distance: 20km Grade: Moderate

Description: This trip gets to started from the

easily accessible, World Heritage site of Porto to

the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where

pilgrims from all around the world congregate.

With a mixture of coastal, forest and open field

walking along side some of Portugal’s best

historic sites, this is a perfect way to finish the

Camino Portugués.

STAGE 1&2—PORTO TO SANTIAGO DE

COMPOSTELA

Walking Days: 28

Nights: 31 Average Daily Distance: 20km Grade: Moderate Description: Walking the full Camino

Portugués is an amazing achievement and the

best way to get a feel for this lesser travelled part

of Portugal.

We include a rest day in Porto and an extra day

at the end in Santiago so that you have time to

take the midday mass at the Cathedral to

welcome the pilgrims to the city.

Additional Nights

There is so much to see and do along the route

that many of our clients choose to add extra

nights along the walk either as a rest day or

simply to do some extra sightseeing. If you are

walking the whole route solo try not to add too

many extra nights along the way as you will lose

touch with those you have met. We would

definitely recommend an extra night or 2 in

Santiago to attend Pilgrims Mass and walk about

this beautiful city.

Accommodation

The accommodation is a mixture of small family

run hotels, guesthouses and larger hotels in the

big cities. All with private rooms and en-suite

bathrooms and all offer a warm welcome to

walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local

food. We do recommend that you book this trip

early as the area is always popular and the

hotels and inns do fill up early.

Single Rooms/Solo Walkers

The Camino is available to solo walkers at a

supplement. Single rooms are available

although a single supplement is payable.

Compostela/Pilgrims Passport

The Pilgrims Passport is available in any church/

pilgrim office on the route and these are clearly

marked in your guidebook. You need to get the

passport stamped in churches, restaurants and

hotels along the way. At the end of the walk in

Santiago you can obtain your Compostela

Certificate (only if you have walked the last

100km). For the other sections of the trail, the

passport is used as a souvenir with all the

colourful stamps you will receive.

NAVIGATION

This route is waymarked and easy to follow.

Wooden posts with a yellow shell symbol show

the way and yellow arrows painted on many

walls, wooden posts and tracks are there to

follow.

INFORMATION

CAMINO PORTUGUES

FROM LISBON TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

ITINERARY: WPSCPS4&5

Day Route Km

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Arrive Porto Walk to Vilar do Pinhei-ro (transfer to Arcos for overnight) Transfer back to Vilar do Pinheiro and walk to Arcos Walk to Barcelos Walk to Ponte da Lima Walk to San Pedro de Rubiaes Walk to Tui

Walk to O Porrino Walk to Arcade Walk to Pontevedra Walk to Caldas de Reis Walk to Padron Walk to Santiago de Compostela Onward Travel

0

17

19 20 33

18 20

15 23 12 21 17

22

Total Distance 237

ITINERARY: WPSCPFULL

Day Route Km

1 30 31 32

Arrive Lisbon Arrive in Santiago de Compostela Additional Night in San-tiago Onward Travel

Total Distance 611

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Meals

A local breakfast is included each morning which

usually consists of a coffee and bread with jams.

Lunch and dinner are not included as standard

so you are free to choose from the available

options.

Baggage Transfer (Optional)

We can arrange for your bags will be transferred

from your accommodation as per your itinerary

and moved onto your next overnight

accommodation. This is an additional cost and is

an option as part of the booking process. The

maximum weight of a piece of luggage is 18kg.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, lightweight clothes,

waterproofs and a day pack.

Availability

The Camino is best enjoyed from March to

October but you can walk at any time of year .

You can start on any date that suits your travel

plans and you will find up to date availability on

our website.

Price

Please see our Website for a current list of

prices.

Included

Accommodation in small rural hotels and

hostels, with en-suite.

A detailed information pack for the group

leader including route notes, maps, local information.

Emergency support from our local and UK

offices in the event of a problem.

Excluded

Return travel to Portugal/Spain.

Lunches, dinners, snacks or drinks.

Travel Insurance.

Personal Equipment.

Taxi transfers or public transport.

By Air: All the start points on the route can be

accessed by flying into Lisbon, Porto or

Santiago.

Porto—Ryanair fly here from London Stansted

and Liverpool

Lisbon– Easyjet fly from London Luton, Bristol,

Liverpool and Edinburgh

Santiago de Compostela—Ryanair fly from

London Stansted.

You can get to all of these places with Iberia,

TAP and British Airways from London.

Once on the ground there are an extensive

network of buses and trains to take you exactly

where you need to be.

Visas

Please check your visa requirements with the

foreign office before travelling to Portugal

www.fco.gov.uk. UK passport holders do not

need a visa if they are staying for less than 3

months.

Travellers to Spain now need to supply their

airline their date of birth, nationality and passport

number before flying.

Language

It is highly recommended to know some of the

Portuguese/Spanish language before you set off

on the Camino. Not many people speak English

in rural Portugal and you will find it difficult if you

can’t communicate.

Responsible Travel

Macs Adventure have a responsible travel policy

which focuses on the main points—

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit Action & Advocacy Carbon and Communities Sensitive & Sustainable Once you have read all the information in this

factsheet or our website and decided on your

preferred itinerary, visit our website or give us a

call to confirm availability. You can then book

securely online at www.macsadventure.com by

phone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886,

Fax/Post: Download or request a booking form

and post it to Macs Adventure Ltd, 44 Speirs

Wharf, Glasgow, G4 9TH, UK or fax it to +44 (0)

845 527 5688.

Financial Security

In accordance with "The Package Travel,

Package Holidays and Package Tours

Regulations1992" all passengers booking with

Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the

initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to us, including repatriation if

required (this insurance will not cover repatriation

to the country of origin for the passengers

outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or

curtailment of your travel arrangements due to

the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd

There is no requirement for Financial Protection

of day trips, and none is provided. This

insurance is only valid for packages booked that

DO NOT include flights.

"Book with Confidence. We are a member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We provide full financial protection for your money."

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