El Camino Portuguese Coastal Route Part II plus Finisterre (to the sea)

El Camino Portuguese Coastal Route Part II plus Finisterre (to the sea)

Author: Kit Parks September 18, 2025 Duration: 50:35

In Part II of our Camino adventure, we, as a group of Active Travel Adventures listeners, walk "solo together' to complete the Portuguese Way Camino Coastal Route with the beautiful Spiritual Way Variant.  We all had the same itinerary and lodging, but we could walk our own Camino, each day deciding whether to walk with others in the ATA group, solo or with new friends met along the way.

You'll learn what to expect when doing an El Camino ("The Way") to Santiago in Spain, where the relics of St. James are said to be buried under the magnificent cathedral.

You'll get plenty of tips and insights about planning and doing your own Camino or long distance walking holiday.

After concluding my solo-together group experience, I headed solo to Finisterre, another five days walk to the ocean, to the 0.00 km marker at 'The End of the Earth", where many 'pilgrims' would toss their ratty shoes in the sea and collect a shell to prove they'd completed their Camino.

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Join host Kit Parks as we explore the globe one step, pedal, and paddle stroke at a time on the Active Travel Adventures podcast. This isn't about elite endurance; it's about accessible, multi-day journeys that connect you deeply to a landscape and its culture. Each episode dives into the specifics of a single trip, whether it's a renowned long-distance trek, a scenic coastal bike tour, or a serene paddling expedition. You'll hear practical details about terrain, daily distances, and the unique cultural encounters that naturally happen when you travel this way. The focus is on adventures that are achievable for anyone who is reasonably fit and willing to prepare, proving that transformative travel doesn't require superhuman effort. Tune in for honest conversations, logistical insights, and the genuine inspiration needed to move a dream trip from your imagination to your calendar. This podcast is your guide to experiencing the world actively, at a pace that lets you truly absorb it.
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