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I completed the Portuguese Camino last month. I found that the first four days out of Lisbon were almost exclusively on busy highways and industrial areas. I recommend taking a train to Santarem and starting your Camino there. Tomar is a beautiful Templar town worth taking time to explore. I...
Michelle
Thank you so much for your insightful comments. I am really looking forward to this my second Camino. I will take your advise and skip the boots
Old Cuban
I will be walking the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon beginning June 8. I previously walked the full French Way and I would like to know how the terrain on the Portuguese Camino compares. Also I have heard that the walk out of Lisbon is very industrial. Finally walking shoes or boots?
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