We welcome solo travellers but we do not match people up to share. If you are a solo traveller you must book a single room.
25th April - 2nd May 2025 (fully booked)
20th - 27th June 2025 (fully booked)
5th - 12th September 2025
10th - 17th April 2026
4th - 11th September 2026
This is the coastal route of the Portuguese Camino. We will walk from the beautiful city of Porto along the coast for four days, staying in lovely seaside towns as we go.
After four days we will have reached the mouth of the River Minho which is the border between Portugal and Spain. We will then follow the river for two days before arriving in Valenca.
From the fort in Valenca we can look across at Tui on the Spanish side of the river.
This historic and beautiful coastal route of the Camino Portuguese will ignite your imagination and bring you a calmness sometimes associated with the sea.
The route takes us along boardwalks, beaches, promenades and roads.
The itinerary is as follows;
Day 1: Arrive Porto airport and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Taxi from hotel to Foz do Douro to start walk to Vila do Conde 27.9 km
Day 3: Walk from Vila do Conde to Esposende 24.2 km
Day 4: Walk from Esposende to Viana do Castelo 25.6 km
Day 5: Walk from Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Ancora 19 km
Day 6: Walk from Vila Praia de Ancora to Vila Nova de Cerveira 22.3 km
Day 7: Walk from Vila Nova de Cerveira to Valenca 15.5
Day 8: Transfer from Valenca to Porto airport.
The guides will meet you at Dublin airport.
CLOTHING & FOOD
- This list is recommendations and only covers what you will need for the walking , obviously you will pack other clothes for the evenings.
- Footwear, I recommend a light half boot, these can be got in all good outdoor stores. It is advisable to get a pair a half size or a full size bigger than you normally get. Your feet may swell when walking long distances. This will result in toes catching the inside of the boot.
- We recommend keenfootwear.com for walking on the Camino. I use them myself. Most outdoor shops stock them or you can purchase them online.
- Walking pants, they are lightweight and dry quickly. A pair with zip off legs are very handy.
- Trainers or Sandals for wearing in the evening, giving your feet a rest from the boots
- Light rain jacket and rain pants or a poncho.
- Walking socks, I use Smartwool hiking socks and they work really well for me. Bridgedale are another good brand.
- Light Fleece, always carry it in your day pack as it can get chilly when you stop for a coffee or lunch
- Sun Hat, if the weather is hot and sunny you should always cover your head
- Sunglasses, to protect your eyes in sunny weather
- Sunscreen, this should be applied before breakfast and a few times during the day, even if the sun is not shining!!
- Warm hat , for the sometimes chilly mornings and evenings
- Base Layers, I always use a base layer when walking with a light shirt over it. It keeps the sweat off your back
- 30 litre day pack , get one with good waist straps so the weight of the bag is on your hips, this will reduce the pressure on your shoulders. It will make the long distances easier.
- Water bottle/Platypus/Camelbak, the tap water is safe to drink and we encourage people to bring their own water bottles and refill them.
- Toilet paper, for when you get caught short. We use a policy of 'Leave No Trace'. All toilet paper should be brought with you and disposed of at your hotel.Nappy bags are handy for this.
- Snacks/Energy Bars, essential for walking on the Camino. If energy levels drop a small snack can make the difference. Available in shops over there but some people prefer ones they are used to.
FIRST AID
There will be an extensive first aid kit with your guides but it is good to carry a small first aid kit yourself.
- Plasters
- Paracetamol
- Antihistamines
- Antiseptic cream
- Blister plasters
- Foot powder or Vaseline for your toes to help prevent blisters.
- Any medication you may be on.
- 7 nights B&B
- Luggage transfers, one piece per person per day.
- Transfer from Porto airport to hotel in Porto
- Transfer from Valenca to Porto airport
- Guides
- Camino passport
- Flights
- Travel and medical insurance, we highly recommend both.
- Lunches/dinners and beverages
Flights can be booked with Ryanair on ryanair.com and we will be flying from Dublin to Porto, return.
Fitness
It is up to each individual to be fit enough to complete the walks each day. If a person cannot finish a walk, for whatever reason, they will have to pay for the transport themselves. This usually means calling for a taxi. Into the West Adventures will not be liable for the costs.
Food & Footwear
Recommendations will be given on where to eat.
The group will have breakfast at 7.30 am each morning and will depart at 8.30am. We encourage each person to walk at their own pace, it is not a race. That said the more training a person can do the more they will enjoy the trip.
Even though dinner is not included groups usually eat together at 7.30pm each evening. If people do not wish to join the group for dinner they must inform the guides.
If there are any problems please inform one of your guides.
We advise that your footwear be a half size to a full size bigger than normal. This is because your foot may swell when walking.
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