Yes, that is what we did. Counted it as rest day. There is much of religious significance, especially walking up the 100+ steps to where Saint James preached on Monte Santiaguino.
Walking?
If not walking I would probably take the train, but I'm not that well versed in Portuguese transport options. Hopefully @jungleboy will see this post. He lived in Portugal for a number of years.
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