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Portuguese Way

  • 619 km
  • 25 stages
  • Medium Difficulty
  • 5,490 m of ascent
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Elevation profile of the route
0 196 393 km 0 km 310 km 619.3
↑ 5,490 m of ascent ↓ 5,262 m of descent Altitude: 0–393 m

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The Portuguese Way starts from Lisbon and covers 619 km through Portugal from south to north before crossing into Galicia and reaching Santiago de Compostela. With 25 stages, it is the second most popular route after the French Way.

From Lisbon pilgrims cross varied landscapes: the hills of the Alentejo, the vineyards of Ribatejo, the historic university city of Coimbra, and the vibrant city of Porto. After crossing the Miño river at Tui, they enter Galicia for the final stages.

Many pilgrims start from Porto (241 km), a popular option that still qualifies for the Compostela. The route has good hostel infrastructure and signage, especially on the Portuguese stretch.

It is ideal for pilgrims seeking an international experience, combining Portuguese and Galician culture, excellent gastronomy and a mild climate throughout most of the year.

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Inês Machado · 5 days

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De Tui a Santiago com a minha mãe: cinco dias que não vamos esquecer

Os últimos cinco dias do Caminho Português, de Tui a Santiago, com a minha mãe de 68 anos, que nunca tinha dormido num albergue. Etapas curtas, muita conversa, bosques galegos, ostras em Arcade, chuva miudinha e uma chegada que ainda me faz chorar.

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  1. Lisbon → Vila Franca de Xira

    41.0 km 7.6 h Rolling

  2. Vila Franca de Xira → Azambuja

    20.0 km 4.4 h Rolling

  3. Azambuja → Santarém

    33.0 km 7.3 h Rolling

  4. Santarém → Golegã

    30.7 km 6.8 h Rolling

  5. Golegã → Tomar

    31.3 km 7.0 h Rolling

  6. Tomar → Alvaiázere

    31.7 km 7.0 h Rolling

  7. Alvaiázere → Alvorge

    22.7 km 5.0 h Rolling

  8. Alvorge → Cernache

    26.1 km 5.8 h Rolling

  9. Cernache → Coimbra

    11.3 km 2.5 h Rolling

  10. Coimbra → Sernadelo

    24.8 km 5.5 h Rolling

  11. Sernadelo → Águeda

    23.5 km 5.2 h Rolling

  12. Águeda → Albergaria-a-Velha

    15.8 km 3.5 h Rolling

  13. Albergaria-a-Velha → São João da Madeira

    28.8 km 6.4 h Rolling

  14. São João da Madeira → Grijó

    19.0 km 4.2 h Rolling

  15. Grijó → Porto

    17.7 km 3.4 h Rolling

  16. Porto → Vilarinho

    26.5 km 5.9 h Rolling

  17. Vilarinho → Barcelos

    28.1 km 6.2 h Rolling

  18. Barcelos → Ponte de Lima

    34.5 km 7.7 h Rolling

  19. Ponte de Lima → Rubiães

    17.4 km 3.9 h Rolling

  20. Rubiães → Tui

    19.1 km 4.2 h Rolling

  21. Tui → Redondela

    31.9 km 7.1 h Rolling

  22. Redondela → Pontevedra

    19.8 km 4.4 h Rolling

  23. Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis

    21.1 km 4.7 h Rolling

  24. Caldas de Reis → Padrón

    18.6 km 4.1 h Rolling

  25. Padrón → Santiago de Compostela

    24.4 km 5.4 h Rolling

Frequently asked questions about the Portuguese Way

How many kilometres is the Portuguese Way?

The Portuguese Way is 619 km long, divided into 25 stages, from Lisboa to Santiago de Compostela.

How many days does the Portuguese Way take?

The classic division is 25 stages, one per day, averaging 24.8 km daily. At a brisk pace stages can be combined; at a gentler pace, split up.

Where does the Portuguese Way start and end?

It starts in Lisboa and ends in Santiago de Compostela.

Which is the hardest stage of the Portuguese Way?

Stage 6 (Tomar → Alvaiázere), with 446 m of accumulated ascent.

How many hostels are there on the Portuguese Way?

Peregrinia has 339 pilgrim hostels mapped along the Portuguese Way, listed stage by stage with their exact kilometre point.

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