Portuguese Coastal Camino 2027
Three beautiful walking days, ocean views, Portuguese flavours and long conversations with our worldwide Senate family.
An experience for fulfilment, not a tour
An international community, together in Portugal: JCI Senators, partners, families and friends share the journey through Atlantic boardwalks, fishing communities, river crossings and regional hospitality – and reconnect every evening. Bring your partner, invite a friend and choose the pace that suits you.
Why this event
Walking side by side opens conversations that a conference never does. Days of gentle effort, evenings of shared tables – and friendships across our Senate family that last long after May.
Why Portugal
One of Europe's most beautiful coastlines, a mild spring climate, world-class cuisine and wine, warm hospitality – and great value for money. Comfortable, varied and easy to reach.
What is the Camino
The Camino de Santiago is a network of historic pilgrim routes that has connected Europe for over a thousand years, all leading to Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese Coastal Way follows the Atlantic north from Porto – recognisable by its yellow arrows and scallop shells.
Choose your mood and daily pace
Participation modes and support points ensure everyone enjoys every moment. You can tell us your preferred pace when you register.
Active
Walk the full daily stage. Carry a daypack and meet the group at the evening hotel.
Classic
Follow the main stage with planned breaks and optional support at agreed cut points.
Easy Camino
Walk selected shorter sections. Coach transfers connect you to the shared programme.
Scenic programme
Enjoy local discoveries and group hospitality with limited walking.
From a festive Porto welcome to Viana do Castelo
Three stages along the Atlantic, four nights in four hotels. Your luggage travels with the bus – you only carry a daypack.
Four hotels, four nights with breakfast
HF Ipanema Park
Our base for the festive welcome night – a comfortable city hotel in Porto, close to the river and the start of the coastal route.
Santana Hotel & SPA
Set above the Ave river in Azurara, facing historic Vila do Conde – a spa to recover after the first stage.
Apúlia Praia Hotel
A relaxed hotel by the beach in Apúlia, a traditional seaweed-gatherers' village with windmills on the dunes.
Axis Viana
Modern hotel with spa in Viana do Castelo, where we celebrate the end of our walk – and the Senate Bar opens.
Day by day
Times are indicative. Items marked TBC will be confirmed closer to the event.
A festive Porto welcome
Arrive at your own pace, check in and meet the Senate family over dinner.
Hotel: HF Ipanema Park
- Arrival and check-in at HF Ipanema Park
- Welcome dinner
- The informal evening continues with optional hotel-based drinks (at personal expense)
21–22 km
Matosinhos → Vila do Conde
Atlantic boardwalks, fishing villages and the first yellow arrows.
Hotel: Santana Hotel & SPA
- Breakfast at HF Ipanema Park
- Walk from TBC to TBC
- Bus break / lunch at TBC
- Walk from TBC to TBC
- Check-in at Santana Hotel & SPA
- Dinner at Santana Hotel & SPA
- Informal evening with optional hotel-based drinks (at personal expense)
24–25 km
Vila do Conde → Esposende
Dunes, river crossings and quiet coastal villages.
Hotel: Apúlia Praia Hotel
- Breakfast at Santana Hotel & SPA
- Walk from TBC to TBC
- Lunch at TBC
- Walk from TBC to TBC
- Check-in at Apúlia Praia Hotel
- Dinner at Apúlia Praia Hotel
- Informal evening with optional hotel-based drinks (at personal expense)
24–25 km
Esposende → Viana do Castelo
The final stage, ending below Santa Luzia hill – and a celebration.
Hotel: Axis Viana
- Breakfast at Apúlia Praia Hotel
- Walk from TBC to TBC
- Bus break / lunch at TBC
- Walk from TBC to TBC
- Check-in at Axis Viana
- Closing celebration in Viana do Castelo
- The informal evening continues at the Senate Bar
Farewell
Breakfast together and safe travels home – until the next Senate adventure.
- Breakfast at Axis Viana
- Check-out after breakfast and departure
Good to know before you go
Getting to the hotel
Fly into Porto Airport (OPO). From the airport to HF Ipanema Park:
- Bolt / taxi – price & time TBC
- Bus / metro – line & price TBC
Departure on 2 May is from Viana do Castelo – transfer options to Porto airport TBC
Weather in late April
Typical spring days on the north Portuguese coast: mild and often sunny, cooler mornings and evenings, with a chance of showers and an Atlantic breeze.
The support bus
A coach travels with the group every walking day. It carries the luggage between hotels, meets walkers at support points and lunch breaks, and picks up anyone who wants to shorten the day.
Bus photo & details to be added
Dress code
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes
- Small daypack and refillable water bottle
- Light rain jacket and a warm layer
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Swimwear for the spa
- Business casual outfit for dinners
About Porto & the coast
Porto is Portugal's second city – a UNESCO-listed old town of tiled façades and steep streets above the Douro river, home of port wine. North of it, the coast is a chain of fishing towns, beaches and dunes, with fresh seafood and vinho verde at every stop.
More touristic tips coming
Book early, save more
Price per person, based on sharing a twin or double room. Registration closes on 1 April 2027.
Early bird, until 1 January
Normal, until 1 March
Late, until 1 April
Your price is set automatically by the date you register. Register by 1 January 2027 to get the early bird price of 525 €.
Included in the fee
- 4 nights in hotels with breakfast (sharing a twin/double room)
- 3 walking days with support points and bus transportation option
- Luggage transport between hotels
- Porto welcome dinner and three hotel dinners
- Spa access
Not included
- Flights and airport transfers
- Drinks during the informal evening programme
- Room upgrades (single room, private twin/double with your +1)
Join the Camino
Takes about 5 minutes. Registration closes on 1 April 2027.
Thank you – you're registered
We've received your registration and sent a confirmation to . The organisers will send you the invoice.
Questions? Write to camino@outborder.eu.
Meet the people behind the Camino
Questions about the programme, rooms or payment? Write to us – we're happy to help.
Info e-mailcamino@outborder.eu
Viktorija Djacenko
finberga@gmail.com
José Brioasa e Gala
Rui Sarmento Santos Clara
Partners
Organised together with the JCI Senators of Portugal, who are happy to present their country.