Description
Pilgrimage on the Camino Portugués is a comprehensive guide to the Camino Portugués, the second most popular pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The book is written in Swedish and follows the classic route from Porto, Portugal, through northern Portugal and Galicia to the pilgrimage destination of Santiago de Compostela, with the option to continue all the way to Cape Finisterre on the Atlantic Ocean.
The Camino Portugués combines beautiful coastal landscapes, historic towns, lush wine regions, and traditional villages with the unique atmosphere that characterizes the pilgrimages to Santiago. The route is somewhat quieter than the Camino Francés, but offers the same rich cultural history, excellent lodging options, and a strong sense of community among the pilgrims.
The book describes all the stages from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, and on to Finisterre for those who wish to complete the hike along the Atlantic coast. Each stage includes practical information on distances, lodging, amenities, and route descriptions, so you can easily plan your daily hikes according to your own preferences and needs.
In addition to practical information, you’ll gain insight into the history, culture, and sights of the regions. The book helps you understand the landscape and the places you pass through, making the pilgrimage a richer experience than just the journey itself.
Pilgrimage on the Camino Portugués was written by Ulf Luthman, an experienced pilgrim who walked the route between Porto and Santiago de Compostela three times while working on the book. His in-depth local knowledge makes the guide both practical and detailed, and tailored to the needs of today’s pilgrims. He is also the author of the popular guidebook Pilgrimsvandra till Santiago de Compostela.
The book was published in 2023, is written in Swedish, and is one of the most comprehensive Scandinavian guidebooks to the Camino Portugués.
