Fietsgids Camino Portugues | Cicerone | ISBN 9781786313041
(ISBN: 9781786313041, 2026, 224 pagina's)
De Cicerone wandelgids en/of fietsgids heeft een handzaam formaat en de informatie in de gids is steeds bijzonder compleet. De tochten zijn geordend per streek, met diverse uitstapjes in de locale historie.
Start/eindpunt, afstand en hoogteverschillen zijn prima aangegeven. Verder kleur kopieën van de topografische kaarten 1:50.000 met de wandelroutes ingetekend. Zijn wat minder dan bij de meeste Duitse gidsen maar gecombineerd met een goede topografische kaart is dit geen probleem.
Daarnaast is er algemene informatie, een handig lijst van adressen en telefoonnummers van medische voorzieningen, openbaar vervoer, toeristische informatie, etc.
The Camino Portugués is the second most popular pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, linking Lisbon, Porto and Santiago along a 620km journey shaped by centuries of history. From Roman roads and medieval bridges to Atlantic fishing ports and forest tracks, the route offers a rich blend of culture, landscape and shared Camino spirit. Cycling it is faster than walking, but the sense of journey remains: quiet lanes, shifting scenery and friendly pilgrim exchanges all build towards the unforgettable arrival in Santiago.
This guidebook covers the full route from Lisbon or Porto to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, with a recommended bike-friendly route that avoids one-way systems, difficult urban sections and rough ground requiring bike-carrying, alongside alternatives for those who want to stay closer to the original Camino. North of Porto, cyclists choose between the Central Camino — more direct and hillier — and the Coastal route via Vila do Conde and Viana do Castelo, with crossover options to combine both. The optional Spiritual Variant offers a memorable detour from Pontevedra to Padrón, following the legendary Translatio boat journey.
This guidebook includes:
- Route advice for the 620km Camino Portugués from Lisbon and Porto to Santiago de Compostela
- Overviews of bike-adapted daily stages covering the Central, Coastal and Spiritual variants
- Practical guidance on avoiding unsafe or unsuitable sections for cyclists
- Detailed planning advice on accommodation, bike hire, travel logistics and seasonal considerations
- Food, cultural and historical highlights along the route
- GPX files and digital mapping via the Cicerone app for reliable navigation
