A pretty good article. Here is a snippet.
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Of the 466,000 pilgrims recorded by the Santiago Pilgrim’s Reception Office as finishing it in 2023, only a third claimed to have walked it for religious reasons, according to one of the office...
Here are a few of my numerous photos of the Fisherman's Trail to whet your appetite, although it has almost no Camino feel.
I chose the Central route out of Porto afterward to remind me more of the Camino Frances with more villages and vineyards...
@BellaJay , welcome to the forum.
@NadineK walked the Fisherman's trail 18 months ago I think, her excellent videos are here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYuyzT3VDG9m0xQKAlonbsAlg0nEiiLpF&si=avHz0Dbwj7CU9-3E
That's a great combination, @Camino Chrissy did the same thing a few years ago.
I am (sort of) Portuguese (but really Australian like you), and have walked both of those routes separately. The Fisherman's Trail is spectacular and a great way to...
It is the most popular trail of the Rota Vicentina in south-western Portugal (Alentejo/Algarve). It's more a hike / walking holiday than a pilgrimage as such, but the scenery is absolutely fabulous.
Here is a post I wrote about it: Rota...
Welcome to the forum Bel. So excited for you and your upcoming camino. Never heard of fisherman’s trail so will have to look that up. Wishing you a safe and buen camino.
PS thanks for joining this community. 😊
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