Spirit of the Camino

4.5 - Madeira and the Caminho Real 23

In this episode, Nick and Wendy describe their adventurous nine-day hike around the Portuguese island of the Madeira on a historic trail, the Caminho Real 23.

Show Notes:

Caminho Real Association: Web | Facebook | Tracks

4.4 - The Camino Inglés

Nick and Wendy discuss their latest camino: the Camino Inglés (the English Way), including highlights, practicalities, and where the Inglés fits in the camino landscape. ¡Buen camino!

Show Notes: 

3:30: Gronze Stages

24:00: Pilgrimage Traveler 

Places mentioned on the Camino Inglés: Betanzos, Pontedeume, Miño, Bruma (the bed race), Sigüeiro.

4.3 - Fátima

Nick and Wendy discuss their experience in Fátima and their impressions of the famous Portuguese pilgrimage destination at the end of the Caminho do Mar. Spoiler alert: they were pleasantly surprised!

4.2 - Caminho do Mar - Highlights and Summary

Nick and Wendy provide a summary of their 10-day Caminho do Mar from Lisbon to Fátima, including highlights, lowlights and practicalities. Bom caminho!

Show Notes:

Alcobaça Monastery
Sintra
Óbidos
Osvaldo's blog (in Portuguese)
Odrinhas Archeological Museum
Caminho de Nazaré

4.1 - Caminho do Mar - Introduction

The fourth season of our podcast is called 'Fátima and Beyond' and we begin by introducing our pilgrimage to the Portuguese holy place of Fátima on the Caminho do Mar. 

Show Notes:

8:30: Portuguese with Leo 

15:20: Caminhos de Fátima

Places mentioned on the Caminho do Mar: Cascais, Estoril, Belém, Sintra, Óbidos, Alcobaça, Mafra.

3.9 - The Portuguese Coastal Route

In this episode, Wendy takes the reins as host to interview Nick about the Portuguese Coastal route that he just finished walking. Among other insights, Nick answers the big questions as to whether the coastal path feels like a camino and whether he recommends the coastal or central route from Porto.

3.8 - Camino Portugués and Variante Espiritual

For the final leg of their camino, Nick and Darin walk the last 100km of the Camino Portugués from Tui to Santiago, with Wendy joining them at Pontevedra for the Variante Espiritual. In this episode, they discuss the highlights of this popular route!

3.7 - Camino del Salvador

Nick and his friend Darin walk the Camino del Salvador and live to tell the tale! In this episode, they discuss the highlights of this beautiful, mountainous camino between León and Oviedo.

3.6 - Ourense, Covid, and the Last 100km

As their pilgrimage nears its end, Nick and Wendy are delayed by a positive Covid test in Ourense but after isolating, they resume the Camino Sanabrés and joyfully walk into Santiago for the fifth time.

3.5 - Sanabrés Alternatives

As they continue towards Santiago, Nick and Wendy join an alternative route of the Camino Sanabrés. As part of this alternative, they have one of the most fascinating experiences they’ve ever had on the Camino de Santiago. Listen to the episode to find out what it is!