Picked by our team
Towns worth discovering along the Camino de Santiago, chosen by our team. Open one to see its history and sights, and where to stay.
2 towns on the Fishermen’s Trail
View on the mapIn Porto Covo you stand beside the Atlantic for the first time, after 94.7 kilometres of Alentejo. The village was laid out in the late 18th century on the drawing board of a merchant who had grown rich in Lisbon; in 1780 it had four houses. Out in front lies the Ilha do Pessegueiro with its fortress. An afternoon is enough, but do give it the afternoon.
Fishermen’s TrailCaminho Central Via AtlanticoSines is the town of Vasco da Gama and also Portugal's biggest cargo port. Above the fishing harbour stands the church of Nossa Senhora das Salas, which according to legend arose from a vow and was rebuilt by Gama in thanks for India. At the portal of the main church waits the sword cross of the Order of Santiago. 25.1 kilometres still to go to Santiago do Cacém.
Fishermen’s TrailCaminho Central Via AtlanticoTop rated
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