Walking to Santiago from Portugal means walking with the Atlantic Ocean as your neighbour. You start in Lisbon or only in Porto. You walk through eucalyptus forests, past vineyards and through villages where everyone greets you. At the border you cross into Galicia. After the Camino Francés, the Portuguese route is one of the most walked roads to Santiago.
The routes differ quite a bit. The Central is the classic, a mix of country lanes, towns and old bridges. The Costa stays close to the water, with wind and sea views. The Interior is quieter. The Geira e dos Arrieiros follows an old Roman route from Braga. The Variante Espiritual is an alternative for the final stretch from Pontevedra. The Fishermen’s Trail doesn’t go to Santiago. It is a coastal walk in the south that you can also walk on its own.