We are delighted to offer an amazing prize of a holiday walking the Camino Portugués, thanks to our generous friends at Camino Ways.

Bom Caminho!

The Camino Portugués or Portuguese Camino is a fantastic route for pilgrims looking for a more rural experience on the Camino de Santiago. This Camino trail starts in Lisbon, Portugal's dazzling capital and home to several UNESCO sites, and takes pilgrims across stunning countryside, villages and towns such as Santarém, one of the last Moorish bastions in Portugal; Coimbra, famous for its 13th century university; and gorgeous Porto with its colourful riverfront and home of Port wine.

Prizes

• 1 week walking the Portuguese Coastal Camino
• Prize is for two people
• Including accommodation, luggage transfers, notes, maps and meals
• A copy of the Camino Portugues guidebook by Kat Davis

2nd and 3rd Prizes:

• A copy of the Camino Portugués guidebook by Kat Davis
• A gift voucher for Camino Ways

More about the Guide

The Portuguese Way (Camino Portugués) is a 620km long-distance route from Portugal's capital Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This guide splits the route into 25 stages with two coastal options, and takes in historic and religious sites and stunning scenery. With information on preparation, planning and accommodation.

Seasons

April to October, although summer can be very hot especially in the south between Lisbon and Porto. Winter is usually wet with limited accommodation options so call ahead for reservations.

Centres

Lisbon, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto, Vila do Conde, Barcelos, Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima, Valenca, Tui, Pontevedra, Padron, Santiago de Compostela

Difficulty

Although a straightforward journey, at over 600km the Portugués Camino is a long walk requiring good general fitness. No specialist equipment is required

Must See

Four UNESCO World Heritage areas: Knights Templar Castle in Tomar, Coimbra University, and the old towns of Porto and Santiago. Roman roads, Roman Ruins of Conimbriga, ancient bridges, iron-age settlements, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Manueline and Baroque-style churches.

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Competition Closes 31 July 2018