Preliminary nights in Lisbon, Porto, or Fátima are certainly possible. We will be happy to book a hotel for one or more nights in Lisbon or Porto, or additional nights in Fátima.
Please, note: When staying overnight in Porto or Lisbon (additional nights), the arrival in Fátima is independent.

Independent arrival in Fátima. Proceed to your room, prepare mind and body for the Camino. There is the option to visit the holy places.

Through beautiful and lonely forests, and some scattered settlements, the Caminho leads the pilgrim in an up and down all the way to the beautiful city of Leiria, with its castle and cathedral.

Distance: 21.8 km. (13.5 mi.), ↗ 310 m/339 yd, ↘ 620 m/678 yd | Difficulty: Moderate

After leaving the city, you will encounter the small river Lis that accompanies the hikers for the first half of the day until the village with the beautiful name Amor. After a hearty lunch break, the route continues to Aroeira, through many fields and woods.

Distance: 23.5 km. (14.6 mi.), ↗ 225 m/246 yd, ↘ 250 m/273 yd | Difficulty: Easy

The Caminho leads the pilgrim to Paião, along long forest paths and fields, interrupted only by a few small villages.

Distance: 25.4 km. (15.8 mi.), ↗ 360 m/394 yd, ↘ 290 m/317 yd | Difficulty: Moderate

On small roads and through the woods, the route leads to the impressive bridge over the estuary bay and the port of Figueira da Foz. In this very nice town, with its impressively large beach, the pilgrims can breathe the sea air for the first time and relax a little after this shorter stage.

Distance: 17 km. (11 mi.), ↗ 145 m/159 yd, ↘ 205 m/224 yd | Difficulty: Easy

Over a mountain ridge with a beautiful view of the coast and Figueira da Foz, the followers of the Apostle James hike to the village of Quiaios. From there, the route leads a little away from the sea and through woods and fields, past three beautiful lagoons, all the way to

Distance: 25.8 km. (16 mi.), ↗ 385 m/421 yd, ↘ 345 m/377 yd | Difficulty: Easy

Today, you head back to the sea. First of all, however, you have to overcome long and very straight paths through an impressive dune area that was devastated by a forest fire years ago.

Distance: 21 km. (13 mi.), ↗ 90 m/98 yd, ↘ 140 m/153 yd | Difficulty: Easy

Initially, along the Canal de Mira and later on small roads behind the dunes, you reach beautiful Praia da Vagueira all the way to Costa Nova do Prado. This nice little village is beautifully situated along the Ria de Aveiro, which is already very wide here.

Distance: 20.6 km. (12.8 mi.), ↗ 60 m/66 yd, ↘ 75 m/82 yd | Difficulty: Easy

By ferry (not included in the price), you will cross the Vouga to go ashore in São Jacinto. From here, you will go along the beach to Torreira, perfectly located between the Ria (wide estuary) and the sea.

Distance by ferry: 22.4 km (13.9 mi.), ↗ 45 m/40 yd, ↘ 40 m/44 yd | Difficulty: Challenging

Along the Ria, over small villages and through the sparse coniferous forest, you continue to the tourist town of Furadouro, which invites you with its long beaches, to (sun)bathe.

Distance: 13.9 km (8.6 mi.), ↗ 75 m/82 yd, ↘ 70 m/77 yd | Difficulty: Easy

Through a long forest path, the route continues north. After passing a wetland, the Caminho follows the coastline. Via Praia de Esmoriz, the route continues on boardwalks all the way to Espinho.

Distance: 16.8 km (10.4 mi.), ↗ 90 m/98 yd, ↘ 85 m/93 yd | Difficulty: Easy

Along the sea, over boardwalks and promenades, the pilgrim approaches more and more the big city of Porto. The last kilometers/miles are very beautiful along the Douro all the way to the heart of this lively metropolis.

Distance: 22.9 km (14.2 mi.), ↗ 295 m/322 yd, ↘ 215 m/235 yd | Difficulty: Easy

Farewell, Porto; farewell, Camino – and safe travels on your journey back home or to your next adventure! Or, here is another option well-worth considering: to continue onto our next Part of the Camino Portugués: Coastal from Porto to Vigo or Camino Portugués: Traditional from Porto to Valença.
¡Buen Camino!