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Portuguese Way - Section 2 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 152 km - From €560 -
From Santarem to Coimbra

The Portuguese Way became very popular after the country gained its independence in the mid 12th century. Nowadays, some people claim the Portuguese Way offers one of the richest cultural and architectural heritages of the whole of the existing Caminos. The Portuguese way starts in Lisbon and crosses Lisboa, Alentejo and the Central and Northern regions of Portugal. It then enters Spain in Tui to continue North through Galicia and towards Santiago de Compostela!

This 2nd section of the Portuguese Way stretches between Santarem and Coimbra, through the province of Ribatejo, the only one in the whole of Portugal that does not border either the Atlantic Coast, either Spain. So this walking holiday explores the heart of Portugal, a region of traditions and with cities full of history such as Santarem, Tomar or Coimbre, this part of the Portuguese Way is yet to be discovered!

Portuguese Way - Section 2 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 152 km - From €560 -
From Santarem to Coimbra

Day 1 : Santarem
Day 2 : Santarem to Golega (30km)
Day 3 : Golega to Tomar (29km)
Day 4 : Tomar to Alvaiazere (31km)
Day 5 : Alvaiazere to Ansiao (14km)
Day 6 : Ansiao to Condeixa A Nova (32km)
Day 7 : Condeixa A Nova to Coimbra (16km)
Day 8 : Coimbra, end of the walking holiday 

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DAY BY DAY

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DAY 1 – Santarem The city of Santarem is perched on top of a hill, overlooking the Rio Tejo valley. Santarem is a charming historic and human-size city where visitors can wander around the tortuous streets and enjoy the relaxing Portuguese way of life. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities DAY 2 – Santarem to Golega (30km, 7h30, +50m -125m) Leaving Santarem, we soon find ourselves walking along quiet country lanes as today the Camino heads North East, mostly following Rio Tejo. It passes through very few yet charming villages, a land of campinos (cattle herders), horses and bulls (as the region is famous for bullfighting). This is a long walking day but the flat terrain makes it easy enough to complete. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 3 – Golega to Tomar (29km, 7h15, +350m -200m) We start this day heading towards one of the country's nicest manor house, Finca da Cardiga. Then we continue through the quiet hilly countryside, passing through a few scattered villages. The day finishes on Praza de la Republica in Tomar, in the heart of the old city. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 4 – Tomar to Alvaiazere (31km, 8h15 +550m -450m) Today announces a change of terrain as we go up and down along several wooded valleys, roman roads, farm tracks. This day is often seen as challenging but it is also one of the most rewarding of this section. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board

DAY 5 – Alvaiazere to Ansiao (14km, 4h +325m -450m) Leaving Alvaiazere, we start with a steep climb up followed by an as steadily descend. The Camino continues up and down through crop fields and olive groves and along the medieval route that brings us to Ansiao. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 6 – Ansiao to Condeixa A Nova (32km, 4h, +200m -150m) We leave Ansiao crossing a 17th century bridge Ponte da Cal and heading towards Netos. Then the landscape alternate between pine and eucalyptus woods, olive groves and small towns. We finally make our way to Condeixa a Nova. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 7 – Condeixa A Nova to Coimbra (16km, 7h15, +350m -475m) The first half of the day runs through the countryside with lovely vineyards, olive groves and woodlands. As we approach the University city of Coimbra, the area becomes more populated and the last climb up of this section is towards alto de Cruz de Mourocos (Alt. 190m) overlooking Coimbra and the Rio Mondego valley. Coimbra is a nice and lively city, home of one of the oldest university in Europe! Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast DAY 8 – Coimbra After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meals: Breakfast

WEATHER

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Portuguese Way - Section 2 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 152 km - From €560 -
From Santarem to Coimbra

FLY IN AND OUT

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It is best to fly to Lisbon

 1)    FLY IN

With almost all companies
See details of flights : www.ana.pt

 2)    FLY OUT

See above.

GETTING AROUND

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1)    GETTING THERE

By buses : First bus 1, then bus 2.

Bus 1 : Shuttle bus from Lisbon airport to Lisbon bus station.

Bus 2 : Bus from Lisbon bus station to Santarem :
- 1 hour journey
- departures all day long
- See timetable and book online : www.rede-expressos.pt

Or by train :
- From Lisbon to Santarem
- Departures all day long
- 45 min. journey
- See timetable and book online : www.cp.pt

 2)    GETTING BACK

By bus :
Bus 1 : From Coimbra to Lisbon bus station
- 1.5hrs journey
- Departures all day long
- See timetable : www.rede-expressos.pt

Bus 2 : Shuttle bus from Lisbon bus station to Lisbon airport

Or by train :
- Departures all day long
- See timetable and book online : www.cp.pt

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS

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Portuguese Way - Section 2 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 152 km - From €560 -
From Santarem to Coimbra

HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

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Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.

Portuguese Way - Section 2 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 152 km - From €560 -
From Santarem to Coimbra

Portuguese Way - Section 2 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 152 km - From €560 -
From Santarem to Coimbra

 

 

LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

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	Base Price (€)	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room	Solo Departure
	High Season Apr, May, Jun, Sep	750	909	1030
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	680	816	932
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	560	673	812

Options	Picnic Lunches	€60 (per person)	Includes all walking days
	irport Transfer 2 - 8 people	€39 (per person)	Transport to Santarem from Lisbon Airport For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

 

 

	Extra nights (€) Lisbon / Santarem / Coimbra	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room
	2* Hotel B&B	44	60
	3* Hotel B&B	65	95

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel Rooms en-suite Half Board during the hike Detailed Walking Notes Map Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED Flights Insurance (recommended) Drinks Dinner first and last nights Transfer from/to airport

 

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