Walking Lagos to Lisbon to Santiago

[lsandstead]

Hello everyone!

I'm getting married in June 2011, and for our honeymoon, we are walking the Camino Portugues, starting in Lagos. We have all the information in the world from Lisbon to Santiago, but is there any information online from Lagos to Lisbon? Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Lee
http://www.sandstead.com/camino_de_santiago

 

[Deleted member 3000]

A book:

http://www.johnmerrillwalkguides.com/ca ... 137415.htm

 

[sillydoll]

My friend 'Little John' attempted this route a couple of years ago.
What he found was that there was no dedicated pilgrim trail and for the first 136km stage he had to walk on the N120. The first day was 35km and one of the stages Merrill walked was 50km.
There is also no pilgrim accommodation and he found it expensive in hotels . He eventually hitched a ride to Lisbon and started again from there.

 

[peregrina2000]

Sadly, I can confirm what Sil said. I have been in several of the cities on the Caminho route south of Lisbon and have never found anyone who knew anything about it. This was even true in places like the St. James church in Santiago do Cacem.

The route north of Lisbon is at least well marked, but you are unlikely to find many/any people who have heard of it until you get to Porto.

Laurie

 

[lsandstead]

Thanks everyone! I'm going to get some maps and try to figure out a route. I'll keep everyone posted, as well as purchase the Merrill book.

Thanks again!

Lee

 

[davepwsmith]

Hey, I'm also interested in this itinerary, so I'd be grateful it you could link to any information you have come across.

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi dave,
I think the best source of information would be the Lisbon Friends of the Camino group. You can contact them at this email (the email address belongs to a member who speaks English):

helena.bernardo@vialusitana.com

I am going to be in Lisbon in a few weeks and will meet with members of their association. I'll report back on any additional information I obtain.

bom caminho, Laurie

 

[emilene]

What a wonderful way to start your married life! All the very best with planning this - I certianly hope you will keep us updated...

 

[Anniesantiago]

Emilene! Helloooooooo!

 

[lsandstead]

Walking Faro to Lisbon to Santiago

Hello everyone!

My plans are going forward with walking from Southern Portugal to Lisbon, then onto Santiago.

Here are my plans so far. Suggestions welcome! I've decided to walk from Faro to Lisbon rather than starting at Lagos, because it seems that the Faro route is more built up, with some significant town roughly ever 15 miles.

Faro (elev 30 ft) to São Brás de Alportel (elev 730 ft) -- 11.0 miles
São Brás de Alportel to Ameixial (elev 1347 ft) – 21.4 miles
Ameixial to Almodôvar (elev 920 ft) – 14.5 miles
Almodôvar to Castro Verde (elev 757) – 13.7 miles
Castro Verde to Aljustrel (612 ft) – 14.8 miles
Aljustrel to Ferreira do Alentejo (elev 469 ft) – 16.4 miles (main road) or 14.8 miles (back road)
Ferreira do Alentejo to Canhestros (elev 236 ft) – 10.1 miles
Canhestros to Santa Margarida da Serra via Santiago do Cacem – 31.5 miles
Option 2: Canhestros to Grândola (elev 327 ft) -- 20 miles (eliminates one stage)
Grândola to Alcácer do Sal (elev 52 ft) – 16.3 miles
Alcácer do Sal to Marateca (elev 163 ft) – 21.7 miles
Marateca to Setúbal (elev 15 ft) – 15.4 miles
Setúbal to Almada – 22.2 miles
Almada to Lisboa – 7.5 miles

Using option 2—total of 205 miles in 13 stages

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

Lee
http://www.sandstead.com/camino_de_santiago

 

[CDCIP]

Hello Lee,

My husband and I are interested in walking the road this summer (august- yes I know, hot but we have no choice!) either from Lagos or from Faro to Lisbon and up toward Oporto etc...Did you go on your trip last year? If so could you tell me about the waymarking (any good?), earth vs tarmac paths and accomodation?

Thanks!

Christine

 

[shefollowsshells]

Walking Faro to Lisbon to Santiago

Hello everyone!

My plans are going forward with walking from Southern Portugal to Lisbon, then onto Santiago.

Here are my plans so far. Suggestions welcome! I've decided to walk from Faro to Lisbon rather than starting at Lagos, because it seems that the Faro route is more built up, with some significant town roughly ever 15 miles.

Faro (elev 30 ft) to São Brás de Alportel (elev 730 ft) -- 11.0 miles
São Brás de Alportel to Ameixial (elev 1347 ft) – 21.4 miles
Ameixial to Almodôvar (elev 920 ft) – 14.5 miles
Almodôvar to Castro Verde (elev 757) – 13.7 miles
Castro Verde to Aljustrel (612 ft) – 14.8 miles
Aljustrel to Ferreira do Alentejo (elev 469 ft) – 16.4 miles (main road) or 14.8 miles (back road)
Ferreira do Alentejo to Canhestros (elev 236 ft) – 10.1 miles
Canhestros to Santa Margarida da Serra via Santiago do Cacem – 31.5 miles
Option 2: Canhestros to Grândola (elev 327 ft) -- 20 miles (eliminates one stage)
Grândola to Alcácer do Sal (elev 52 ft) – 16.3 miles
Alcácer do Sal to Marateca (elev 163 ft) – 21.7 miles
Marateca to Setúbal (elev 15 ft) – 15.4 miles
Setúbal to Almada – 22.2 miles
Almada to Lisboa – 7.5 miles

Using option 2—total of 205 miles in 13 stages

Thanks for your help and suggestions.

Lee
http://www.sandstead.com/camino_de_santiago

Lee, I spent my morning going through pictures, I also realize this thread is VERY OLD...but looking over your site it appears you started in Lisbon per your website. If not I would love to hear about your route described above.

 

[jsalt]

Lee, I spent my morning going through pictures, I also realize this thread is VERY OLD...but looking over your site it appears you started in Lisbon per your website. If not I would love to hear about your route described above.

Hi Neve, Lee hasn’t been back to the forum since May 2013, so I doubt he will see your message.
It appears he did start walking from Lisbon (not Faro):
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/just-walked-from-lisbon-to-finisterre-photos.11534/

Jill