Portugal Green Walks — Local services in Ponte de Lima

Extraordinary comprehensive service. Our group of four just completed a self-guided Coastal Camino from Porto to Santiago. Our itinerary was planned/customized by PGW (Paola) with attention to detail and responsiveness, including 24 hours-or-less thoughtful answers to all our questions, big and small. Keep in mind they can build virtually any plan (including hotel reservations and luggage transfer) - any number of days, miles/kilometers, rest days, hotel rating, etc. Among other things, you will receive a detailed, customized route plan with background info, travel tips, optional routes, suggested sites and diversion along the way, satellite photos of your hotel location and, particularly helpful, a GPS track to see if you're going the right way when things get confusing! I didn't realize how complete their support was until comparing notes with other pilgrims, who totally missed the waterfalls just 200 meters off the trail, or had no idea that that chapel celebrated where St. James' body came ashore or didn't know what to do when facing two arrows pointing in opposite directions, etc. We knew - we had read all about it and we had received an in-person briefing the night before we left, from Frederico in our case, who highlighted all the relevant information and answered all our questions. Top notch, all...

We did the Portuguese Camino, using the central route with the addition of the "Spiritual Way". Green Walks planned it all for us, and arranged for our things to be transported from place to place. They were extremely easy to work with, and willing to plan the steps according to our abilities and interests. We were able to stay in a variety of accommodations, each one giving us a slightly different experience.

When we had questions or concerns, they immediately got back to us in a helpful manner. We were concerned when one of the places we were booked had some bad online reviews. Green Walks assured us that it is was a good place to stay, and even called them to make sure we were welcomed with special hospitality. They were right, of course!

The year before, we were set to start the Camino from Porto, and I had a family emergency and had to return home. They were extremely understanding and helpful.

In summary, we found them to be competent, professional, and full of the kindness and thoughtfulness that for us characterized so many of the people...

My sister-in-law and I chose the Peneda-Geres National Park walk. Words fail me on describing it. The area was remote, beautiful, rugged and awe inspiring. It was a lovely mixture of solitude with the sounds, scents and peace of walking over highland ridges, through woods, along cattle tracks and narrow cobblestone roads and meeting local people. PGW arranged our stays in beautiful hotels and beautiful B&B’s. I contacted them several times as new questions arose and they we’re always extremely helpful. The areas we covered we’re pretty remote and we we’re a little concerned about getting lost. We didn’t! They have put a lot of thought into their packages and we really did not run into any problems. I would highly recommend Portugal Green Walks. Portugal is an amazing place, with a beautiful, tough people. I hope to...