Itinerary
The Camino Portuguese or Camhiño Português begins in Lisbon, Portugal and ends in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and is one of the most visually stunning routes of the many routes to Santiago.
We have chosen to walk the final 100kms of this Camino from Vigo to Santiago as it directly connects to the history of the Camino de Santiago and covers the minimum distance required to obtain a Compostela.
Pilgrims walk the Camino for many different reasons be it to reconnect with the church, search for a spiritual experience, walk in someones memory, search for answers take time to reflect or simply for the fitness benefits. Whatever your reasons, it will definitely challenge you both physically and mentally. We have walked with women who have experienced the death of a loved one, a devastating divorce, loss of their roles due to children leaving home but also women looking for adventure, excited about discovering Spain and the Camino, determined to make the most of this exciting time of life.
Our groups of no more than 8 women come together from all over the world with one common goal to follow their dream to experience the Camino. Over 11 days, with an average daily walking distance a manageable 15km or 9 miles you will walk the final 100 km on our Camino Confidence Taster , all the while experiencing a roller coaster of emotions including: hilarity, happiness, joy, excitement, trepidation discomfort and even sadness but with the added support of a circle of like-minded women who will share these moments with you and encourage you to keep going. Finally but not least you will experience walking into Santiago, mingling with other pilgrims and sharing your joy and tears and your lives will truly never be the same again.
We openly encourage you to enjoy every moment of your Camino, whether you walk with the other members of the group or choose to walk alone and meet up with the group in the evening. It is important to us that you walk your camino your way, see the camino through your own eyes, but all the while aware that your luggage is being transported, your accommodation is booked and there is a guide to help you.
Our guides will share wonderful stories with you about the Camino, its rich history and fascinating legends to help you to fully immerse yourself in this wonderful experience.
As Founder and Guide at Camino Confidence, I am so proud of the women in these groups. It gives my guides and I great pleasure to see them come together in the WhatsApp group, helping each other, booking activities together, often even arranging to travel together to and from the start and finish point. We observe as their confidence grows every day as they become a unit often becoming such good friends that many come back to walk with Camino Confidence time and time again. For a full itinerary please contact me Carol Alexander-Price by ema
WHAT IS A CAMINO TASTER?
Do you enjoy walking with like-minded women? Do you prefer to walk reasonable daily distances on average of 13/15 kms at a more leisurely pace but with a couple of challenges to get your heart pumping? Are you happy to share private accommodation within the group? Then a Camino Taster is definitely for you.
- Camino Tasters are mindful fully guided walks along various stages and routes of the Camino de Santiago
- They are usually between 7 and 14 days long
- Your daily stages are kept to a reasonable length and designed to be perfectly manageable but still offer some challenges
- Difficulty level medium
- They are designed for small friendly and supportive groups of women
- Your luggage will be transported so that you can relax without the strain of carrying a heavy rucksack
- Your accommodation will be shared within your group only and it will be of a good standard and personally chosen and checked by us
- You will be offered two Camino de Santiago preparation workshops prior to walking to help guide you on issues such as what to pack, what equipment to buy and other tips
- You will be added to a dedicated WhatsApp group where you can get to know and chat to the other walkers and the guide.
- Travel advice in Spain
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- 10 nights shared good standard accommodation sourced and personally checked by Camino Confidence.
- Our-last-night-on-the-Camino Dinner
- Luggage transported
- An experienced guide living in and legally registered to work in Spain.
- Advice on travel and logistics within Spain
- Your credentials , scallop shell and Camino Confidence badge
- Three workshop and question and answer zoom meetings
- An E-book
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Health or travel insurance
- Travel to and from start and finish point
- Food, drinks and snacks (allow around 25/35 euros a day)
- Taxis, buses and incidentals not included in the itinerary
- Tips for guides
OUR ACCOMMODATION
As a rule, you will be accommodated in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The price for this trip is based on 8 people walking and 2 people sharing a room.
ITINERARY
For a complete itinerary please contact me Carol Alexander-Price by email contact@caminoconfidence.com or via the website.
