Camino de Santiago walking holidays, self guided

Part of what makes the Camino Portugues so special is that you get to experience first hand the simple rural way of life in remote villages in this part of Spain. During this holiday you walk from small village to small village on a unique route which is marked by the distinctive scallop shell.

All hotels and guest houses that you stay in are small and locally owned and we book directly, ensuring maximum benefit for local communities. We pay our guides, local services and accommodation the market price for their services.

You walk independently but your bags are delivered each day using local transport. We send you maps for each days walk plus other useful information to help you get the most out of being a 'pilgrim'. Because you travel as an informed tourist, you get more from your holiday and you will know how to minimise the environmental impact of your visit.

As a company we are members of and actively support the work of various organisations; Liga para a Prototecção da Natureza, Quercus – Associação Nacional de Conservação da Natureza, Instituto da Conservação da Natureza and Flora and Fauna International.

Because our walk leaders are frequently walking in protected areas we are able to monitor the countryside and report to the appropriate authority any damage to the environment and any flouting of the rules and regulations particularly in relation to new buildings.

As much as we can our office recycles waste and we use recycled products when ever possible.