Topoguide (in English) of the Cicerone with detailed sheets for hiking on the Portuguese path of Lisbon ( and Porto) to Saint - Jacques - de - Compostela.
Description Provided by the publisher:
The Portuguese Way (Camino Portuguees) is 620 km long - distance route from Portugal's Capital Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This Guide Splits The Road Into 25 Stages with Two Coastal Options, and Takes in Historic and Religious Sites and Stunning Scenery. With information on preparation, planisphere and accommodation.
Seasons: April to October, Although Summer Can Be Very Hot Especially in the South Between Lisbon and Porto. Winter is usually wet with limited accommodation options so call ahead for reservations.
Centers: Lisbon, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto, Vila do Conde, Barcelos, Viana Do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Valenca, Tui, Pontevedra, Padron, Santiago de Compostela.
Difficulty: Although A Straightforward Journey, at Over 600 Km The Portuguees Camino Is A Long Walk Requirering Good GENERAL FITNESS. NO SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED
MUST SEE: Oven UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE AREAS: Knights Templar Castle in Tomar, Coimbra University, and The Old Towns of Porto and Santiago. Roman Roads, Roman Ruins of Conimbriga, Ancient Bridges, Iron - Age Settlements, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Manuelin and Baroque - Style Churches.
