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Explore a different Portuguese Caminho to Santiago de Compostela. This hiking route, through the gorgeous Northeastern part of Portugal, takes you to incredibly remote beautiful villages, far from the crowds that choose the more common pilgrimage routes. This is the real off the beaten path! You will be hiking in the International Douro River area, surrounded by churches and many others symbols related to this very important pilgrimage route. One of the tour’s highlights is the impressive castle of Algoso, built on top of a massive granite boulder.
Level: Intermediate/Sporty Total distance: 90km/56mi. Average walking time: 6 hours/day. Total climbing: 2378m/7802ft. Maximum climbing in one day: 651m/2135ft. Accommodations: Selected (4 star inns).
Day 1 - Porto-Castelo Rodrigo
Transfer from Porto’s airport to Hospedaria do Convento in Castelo Rodrigo. Just outside our inn is a church that used to shelter pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. There will be a guided tour of Castelo Rodrigo, classified as an Historical Village of Portugal. Castelo Rodrigo still holds its medieval appearance surrounded by impressive stone walls.
Lodging - Hospedaria do Convento
Day 2 - Castelo Rodrigo-Barca dAlva
Hike from Castelo Rodrigo to Barca D’Alva, passing through the village of Escalhão, where we will stop to see the church that was visited by the Caminho pilgrims. Our hike takes us all the way to the Douro river, passing through several vineyards.
Distance: 24km/15mi
Approximate time: 6 hours
Total climbing: 243m/797ft
Lodging - Hospedaria do Convento
Day 3 – Barca dAlva-Quinta de Santiago
Hiking day in the International Douro River area. Today’s hike starts near the Douro River, climbing the famous Calçada de Alpajares, also named the Devil’s Trail. This will take us to Quinta de Santiago, one of the places where the pilgrims used to stop on the way to Santiago. Today’s hike give us beautiful views of the Douro River and also of some amazing rock formations.
Our inn has a outdoor swimming pool. And dinners here are amazing!
Distance: 18km/11mi
Approximate time: 6 hours
Total climbing: 651m/2136ft
Lodging - Casa das Quintas
Day 4 - Freixo de Espada à Cinta-Lagoaça
Today´s hike connects Freixo de Espada à Cinta to Lagoaça. We will follow the ancient trail to Santiago passing through the picturesque villages of Mazouco and Fornos.
Distance: 21km/13mi
Approximate time: 6 hours
Total climbing: 648m/2126ft
Lodging - Casa das Quintas
Day 5 - Aldeia de Santiago-Penas Roías
Aldeia de Santiago is a little village that got its name from the Pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. From here we will follow the trail to Aldeia de Penas Roías, a very peculiar little village. Along the way we will pass by Azinhoso, where we will visit the local church with its beautiful paintings inspired in Santiago. From Azinhoso to Penas Roías we will cross a medieval bridge once used by pilgrims.
Distance: 12km/8mi
Approximate time: 4 hours
Total climbing: 281m/922ft
Lodging - Casa das Quintas
Day 6 - Penas Roías-Algoso
Today we will walk to Algoso. In the village of Algoso, we can visit the very interesting Casa da Misericórdia, a fountain once used by the pilgrims and the impressive castle on top of the hill. Your A2Z Adventures guide will have the key to the castle!
Distance: 15km/9mi
Approximate time: 5 hours
Total climbing: 555m/1821ft
Lodging - Estalagem Santa Catarina (Miranda do Douro).
Day 7 - Miranda do Douro
Free morning to explore the beautiful town of Miranda do Douro, that stands right on the Douro river. Visit to the museum of local history and other monuments.
Transfer to Porto after lunch.
Farewell dinner in Porto.
Lodging - Hotel da Bolsa (Porto)
Day 8 - Porto
Early morning transfer to Porto’s airport.
Price:
Minimum Per Person Price: 1490 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1490 Euro (EUR)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All accommodations
- 6 dinners
- 6 picnics
- Two guides
- Van support
- Transfers
- Complementary t-shirt and water bottle.
Extra:
Single supplement: 350€
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Portugal
Walking Tours
Pilgrimage/Spirituality
Europe
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