Welcome, fellow pilgrim, to the Camino Portuguès. There are many pilgrim paths to Santiago but there is none more soulful and significant than the Portuguese Way. And there is none so intimately connected with the actual life and ministry of St. James as well as his death and burial. It was here that he first preached Christ's message in Iberia and it was also along this route that his body made its last journey to Libredon, later to become known and loved all over the world as Santiago de Compostela. Guide is in full colour with historical notes and details of the fascinating legends and mythology of Finis-terre and:

• Overview route planner
• 23 Daily stage maps with optional routes
• 23 detailed maps from Porto to Santiago
• 23 Contour guides with elevations
• List of all pilgrim hostels and alternative accommodation
• 10 Town plans showing location of hostels and hotels
• Sun-Compass to aid orientation
• Practical notes on preparation
• Equipment checklist
• Dictionary with basic pilgrim phrases
• Historical notes and places of special interest.

In addition to the physical route there are pointers to the mystical path with:

• Inspirational quotations
• Space for personal reflections
• A Self-Review questionnaire to help prepare for the inner journey.

All this designed to fit easily into your pocket!

John Brierley is a former chartered surveyor whose abiding passion has become the promotion of business sabbaticals and pilgrimages as a way to reappraise life's purpose. He is the author of several collections of maps and guides to the Camino de Santiago and the Camino Portugues.

See John's Author Page for more information.