The Camino de Santiago from Coimbra to Porto is an 8-day, 7-night route that runs through northern Portugal, following the Camino Portugues Central Route. It is ideal for all those who wish to explore Portugal on foot, discovering along the way places of great historical and cultural interest.
The tour begins in the student city of Coimbra, famous for hosting one of the oldest universities in the world, and crosses natural environments in which the presence of eucalyptus forests, vineyard crops and river walks predominates.
Along the route you can visit towns such as Mealhada, from where you can explore the enchanted forest of Mata do Bucaco, Agueda and its picturesque streets full of street art or Grijo. The journey ends in Porto, the city of bridges and cradle of one of Portugal’s most famous wines, Port wine.
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In the city, you will also find many other sights and a wide range of cultural activities, as well as a lively atmosphere. If you want to fully enjoy all that Coimbra has to offer, you can add an extra night to your trip. Contact us for more information.
Accommodation: Overnight in Coimbra.
In the city, you will also find many other sights and a wide range of cultural activities, as well as a lively atmosphere. If you want to fully enjoy all that Coimbra has to offer, you can add an extra night to your trip. Contact us for more information.
Distance: 23 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Mealhada.
The stage ends in Agueda, located on the banks of the River Certima. Take the afternoon to stroll through the streets of the village because you will find a multitude of colourful murals and street art works.
Distance: 25 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Agueda.
The stage ends in Albergaria A Velha, where you will find, among other attractions, a collection of tumulus, ancient archaeological remains located in the centre of the town.
Distance: 17 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Albergaria A Velha.
On the tour you can stop at some of the towns that cross your way to try the francesinhas, a huge sandwich typical of this region of Portugal. The stage ends in Sao Joao da Madeira, where you can visit old industries that today function as museums. We recommend the Museum of hats and footwear.
Distance: 29 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Sao Joao da Madeira.
The tour ends in Grijo, whose name responds to the high number of churches that this town housed in the past. However, today, its main attraction is the Monastery of San Salvador.
Distance: 16 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Grijo.
Another emblematic moment, from this stage, is the entrance to the city of Porto, which is made over the King Don Luis I Bridge, which crosses the River Douro. Upon arrival in the city, you can make a toast with the famous Port wine to celebrate that you have successfully completed the feat.
Distance: 16 kilometres.
Accommodation: Overnight in Porto
The city also has an extensive tourist offer and a lively atmosphere along the riverbank. To explore all the emblematic corners of Porto is recommended at least two days visit.
Therefore, if you want, you can add an additional night in Porto to your trip. Likewise, if you would like to spend more days on the Camino Portugues, you can add to your tour some of the stages of the stretch that joins Porto with Tui, either following the Central Route or the Camino Portugues Coastal Route. Contact us for more information.
Selection of hotels and cottages
Our partner travel agencies only works with accommodation that have private bathrooms and that guarantee maximum comfort and convenience to those pilgrims who book with us.
Since reservations are subject to availability, the name of the hotels and cottages you will stay in will be provided to you 1 month before you start your pilgrimage.
Booking single rooms
You can book your stay on the Camino de Santiago by staying in single rooms, which also include a private bathroom. Single rooms are subject to an additional charge for the selected route.
Accommodation in single rooms is subject to availability in hotels and cottages as it is a highly sought-after service. Reservations must be made in advance.
Commitment to quality
To ensure the quality standards of the accommodation with which we collaborate, our partner travel agencies teams travels to each of them to check that their facilities and services, as well as the quality of their attention, are excellent. Only in this way, can we guarantee you the best rest and an unforgettable stay while you are on the Camino de Santiago.
In addition, if due to the low capacity of some of the hotels or cottages with which we collaborate, there is no availability, we guarantee that they will offer you other accommodation of the same range or even of superior quality.
Accommodation partners
All hotels and cottages have been selected with the utmost care, to guarantee your rest and comfort on all stages of the Camino de Santiago
- Staying in hotels and cottages.
- Accommodation with a private bathroom in your room.
- Detailed itinerary of the reserved route.
- Selected meal plan.
- Baggage transfer between stages.
- Personal assistance 24/7, by phone, throughout the trip.
- Emergency assistance car available
- Information dossier for the Camino de Santiago from Coimbra.
- Taxes included.
- Booking of single rooms at an additional cost.
- Picnics to go (includes sandwich, drink and dessert).
- Additional nights (breakfast included).
- Transfers according to your needs.
- Assistance insurance during the tour.
- Travel cancellation insurance.