Portuguese Way
| Portuguese Way Caminho Português | |
|---|---|
Map of routes from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia | |
| Length | 260 kilometres (160 mi) from Porto / 620 kilometres (390 mi) from Lisbon approximately |
| Location | Portugal, Galicia |
| Trailheads | Porto/Lisbon to Galicia |
| Use | Hiking, cycling |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | From March to October |
The Portuguese Way (Portuguese: Caminho Português, Spanish: Camino Portugués) is the name of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes starting in Portugal. It begins at Porto or Lisbon. From Porto, along the Douro River, pilgrims travel north crossing the five main rivers—the Ave, Cávado, Neiva, Lima and Minho—before entering Spain and passing through Pontevedra on the way to Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese Way is 260 km long starting in Porto or 610 km long starting in Lisbon. The way from Porto was historically used by the local populations and by those who arrived in the local ports.