Description
A pilgrimage on two wheels.
From the streets of Lisbon, the journey heads north through Portuguese towns and landscapes, continuing to Porto and into Galicia. The destination is the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. Cycling the Camino Portugues assists in planning a cycling trip where historical sites, local cuisine, and encounters along the Camino become part of the experience.
Choose a route suitable for your bicycle.
The guide covers approximately 620 kilometers from Lisbon and a shorter route from Porto. It suggests bike-friendly alternatives where the walking path traverses challenging urban sections or rough terrain. North of Porto, consider both the Central Route and the Coastal Way, with connections between them and the option for the Spiritual Variant.
Plan stages and accommodation.
The book provides practical advice on travel, bike rental, accommodation, and seasonality. Stage information and route choices facilitate tailoring the trip to your available time and daily cycling distance. Background on culture and sights helps you select places worth a longer stop.
Who is this book for?
This guide is suitable for touring cyclists wishing to experience the Camino at their own pace. The publisher particularly recommends gravel, touring, or hardtail mountain bikes for this moderately demanding route. April–October is the usual pilgrimage season, but trip planning should account for heat, precipitation, and accommodation availability along the chosen variant.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who sought to share their thorough route knowledge – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: John Hayes. English language. 224 pages. First edition, published in 2026. ISBN 9781786313041.
