Camino de Santiago Part 2: Spring
Arriving in Viana do Castelo felt like a genuine breath of fresh air after the ordeal of the previous 24 hours. Set at the mouth of the Lima River, the city has one of the most beautiful medieval centres on the route, all grand squares, tiled facades and winding streets that lead out towards the water. After days of tiny villages and long solitary stretches of coastline, it felt lively in exactly the way I needed.
Camino de Santiago Part 1: The Portuguese Coast
Everyone on the Camino de Santiago has a story for why they are there, why they have decided to walk. Whether it’s after a break-up, a life change, or the pull of a new beginning, everyone arrives with something behind them.
Algarve, Portugal
What drew us down to the Algarve from Lisbon was the coastline, particularly the sea caves and rock formations around Lagos.
Lisbon, Portugal
I return to Lisbon again and again, and I never feel finished. There is always another street, another view, another small moment that feels newly discovered. It is my favourite city in Europe, especially because it was the first place my partner and I travelled to together.
Porto, Portugal
I’ve visited Porto twice now, and loved it just as much both times. It’s a city that feels easy to settle into, beautiful without trying too hard, full of good food and genuinely welcoming.