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17.2 x 11.6 The Portuguese Way (Camino Portugués) is a 620km long-distance route
from Portugal's capital Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This guide
splits the route into 25 stages with two coastal options, and takes in historic
and religious sites and stunning scenery. With information on preparation,
planning and accommodation. Detailed route guidance and maps are accompanied by
fascinating information about historic and religious sites passed along the way.
It is packed with essential information for pilgrims, with advice on getting
there, when to go, where to stay and equipment. An indispensable facilities
table showing the availability of accommodation, refreshments, supermarkets,
ATMs and pharmacies along the route, and a handy glossary, make this the
complete guide to the Camino. Since 1211 Santiago de Compostela has been a place
of holy pilgrimage and the Camino Portugues is the second most travelled pilgrim
route. The largely rural journey takes in four UNESCO World Heritage Areas - the
Knights Templar Castle at Tomar, Portugal's oldest University at Coimbra, and
the old towns of Porto and Santiago - culminating at the magnificent cathedral
at Santiago de Compostela.