{"id":14808,"date":"2025-10-29T21:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/portuguese-way-of-st-james\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:55:11","slug":"portuguese-way-of-st-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bicigrino.com\/en\/portuguese-way-of-st-james\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese Way of St. James"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start your Camino in Lisbon or Oporto with Bicigrino bikes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>The <strong>Portuguese Way<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful and popular routes to reach Santiago de Compostela. An itinerary that combines the charm of Portuguese cities, the hospitality of its people and the pleasure of pedaling along the Atlantic or among the green landscapes of northern Portugal.<br\/>In <strong>Bicigrino<\/strong> we offer you <strong>fully equipped rental bikes ready to ride<\/strong>, with delivery points in <strong>Lisbon and Porto<\/strong>, so you can start your Camino in the most comfortable way possible. <br\/><br\/>\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 Start the Portuguese Way from Lisbon<br\/>Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and the longest and most complete starting point of the Portuguese Way.<br\/>From here to Santiago de Compostela there are approximately <strong>700 kilometers<\/strong>, a perfect distance for those looking for a <strong>complete experience<\/strong> and have about <strong>10 to 12 days of cycling<\/strong>.<br\/>The route passes through emblematic cities such as <strong>Santar\u00e9m, Coimbra, Porto and Ponte de Lima<\/strong>, crossing the entire country from south to north until it reaches Galicia.<br\/>It is a journey that combines history, culture and nature, ideal for bicigrinos who want to <strong>live the Camino intensely<\/strong>.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Lisbon<\/strong> we deliver the bikes directly to a <strong>partner store specialized in mechanics and cyclist assistance<\/strong>, where you will receive your bike <strong>checked and adjusted by a professional<\/strong>.<br\/><br\/>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Start the Portuguese Way from Porto<br\/>For those who have fewer days or prefer a shorter route, <strong>Porto<\/strong> is the most popular starting point.<br\/>From this city to Santiago there are about <strong>260 kilometers<\/strong>, which can be completed comfortably in <strong>5 or 6 days of cycling<\/strong>.<br\/>Porto offers two equally attractive variants for bicigrinos:<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br\/>It runs along the Atlantic Ocean, passing through <strong>Esposende, Viana do Castelo, Caminha, A Guarda, Baiona and Vigo<\/strong> before entering Galicia.<br\/>It is an itinerary of seascapes, fishing villages, endless beaches and the sea breeze accompanying you all the way.<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Interior Variant<br\/>It goes through the northern interior of Portugal, crossing historic towns such as <strong>Barcelos, Ponte de Lima and Valen\u00e7a do Minho<\/strong>.<br\/>It has more slope than the coastal variant, but also more tradition and rural sections that preserve the essence of the old Camino.<br\/>\ud83d\udca1 In <strong>Porto<\/strong>, as in Lisbon, we work with a <strong>local partner store<\/strong> where we deliver the bikes <strong>ready to pedal<\/strong>, with all the accessories, mechanical check and assistance.<br\/><br\/>\ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Bicigrino: bicycles prepared for the Camino<br\/>All our Bicigrino rental bicycles are designed for <strong>long distance travel<\/strong>:<br\/><strong>MTB, gravel or<\/strong> high-end <strong>electric<\/strong> models.<br\/><strong>Ortlieb Back Roller City waterproof saddlebags<\/strong> included.<br\/>Basic tools, pump, padlock and repair kit.<br\/>Shipping and pick-up at the start or end point of the Camino.<br\/>Technical assistance during the tour.<br\/><br\/>\ud83c\udf05 Choose your starting point&#8230; and start living the Camino<br\/>Whether from <strong>Lisbon<\/strong> or <strong>Porto<\/strong>, the Portuguese Way is an unforgettable adventure.<br\/>Each stretch has its charm, history and landscapes.<br\/>With Bicigrino bikes, you only have to worry about enjoying each day and letting yourself be carried away by the magic of the Camino.<br\/>\ud83d\udc49 <a>Book your Bicigrino bike for the Portuguese Way<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start your Camino in Lisbon or Oporto with Bicigrino bikes The Portuguese Way is one of the most beautiful and popular routes to reach Santiago de Compostela. 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