Author: lotuseaters.travel
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The Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino: a detailed daily stages guide
THE COASTAL ROUTE OF THE PORTUGUESE CAMINO: A DAILY STAGES GUIDE Updated November 2026. If anyone asks me to recommend an underrated stretch of coastline in Europe that I absolutely love, I’ll invariably mention either the west coast of the Alentejo region (which I discovered when walking the Fisherman’s Trail)…
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The last 100km of the Camino de Santiago: which route to choose?
THE LAST 100km OF THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: WHICH ROUTE TO CHOOSE? If you’ve been thinking about walking the Camino de Santiago, chances are you’ve come across the magic number: 100km. For many pilgrims, walking the last 100km to Santiago de Compostela is the perfect introduction to the Camino. It’s…
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Where to stay on the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route: our 21 favourite overnight stops
WHERE TO STAY ON THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE COASTAL ROUTE: OUR 21 FAVOURITE OVERNIGHT STOPS. Choosing where to stay on the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route can make a real difference to your experience. Although many pilgrims follow the same route from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, there are plenty of opportunities…
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10 great things to do in Combarro, Galicia
10 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN COMBARRO, GALICIA. I’ve long wanted to visit Combarro, and yet after more than 10 visits to Galicia, I still hadn’t managed it. This quaint little seaside village on the Rías Baixas estuaries had somehow escaped my itinerary, despite being one of the places I’d…
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Camino Portuguese: Litoral Route – all you need to know
CAMINO PORTUGUESE LITORAL ROUTE – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. If you’re planning to walk the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, you’ve probably come across the terms Coastal Route, Litoral Way and Senda Litoral. The problem? They’re often used interchangeably, which can make it surprisingly confusing to work out which route…
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19 things to know before you walk the Camino Portuguese Coastal Route
19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU WALK THE CAMINO PORTUGUESE COASTAL ROUTE. When we first walked the Portuguese Camino in 2022, we regularly found ourselves wandering through the woods with nobody else in sight. Fast forward to now, and the Coastal Route is one of the most popular Camino routes…
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17 tips for walking the Camino de Santiago whilst pregnant
17 TIPS FOR WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO WHILST PREGNANT. Walking the Camino de Santiago is a challenge at the best of times, but doing it whilst pregnant adds a whole new dimension. From adjusting daily distances and finding the right accommodation, to navigating constant toilet stops and figuring out…
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Walking the Camino de Santiago as a pregnant woman: my experience
WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO AS A PREGNANT WOMAN: MY EXPERIENCE A bit of context about me Firstly, a bit of context about me, especially if you’re considering doing this yourself. I first walked the Camino in 2022, taking on the Norte, and quickly became hooked. Since then, I’ve walked…
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A short guide to visiting Pontevedra, Galicia
A SHORT GUIDE TO VISITING PONTEVEDRA, GALICIA. My most recent visit to this great Galician city, marked my fourth time here. And I was reminded just how much I enjoy being in Pontevedra. It’s not a city that is on every tourist’s radar – which is one reason that I…
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14 great things to do in Vigo, Galicia
14 GREAT THINGS TO DO IN VIGO, GALICIA: A SHORT GUIDE. Vigo may not be the most well known city, but it is the largest city in Galicia and deserves a lot more attention than it might get. For me, it’s the perfect size of a city to explore for…