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Portuguese Coastal Camino



13 nights, 14 days
8 person retreat
Highlights
Small, Intimate Group (No Bus Tours or Dorm Stays)
Boutique & Parador-Style Accommodation Throughout
Mindfulness Principles Woven Naturally into the Journey
Michelin-Star Dining Experience Included
Daily Grounding & Gentle Integration Practices
Luggage Transfers Included – Walk Light, Stay Comfortable
Personally Hosted by a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher
Details
This is a luxury small-group Camino designed for those who want depth, beauty, and comfort woven into their walking experience. We follow the Portuguese Coastal Way at a spacious, steady rhythm — allowing time to notice, reflect, and fully inhabit the landscape. The ambiance is intimate and relaxed, with boutique accommodation, exceptional regional dining, and meaningful conversation forming the backdrop to each day. Mindfulness principles are gently integrated throughout — not as rigid structure, but as an invitation to walk with awareness, clarity, and intention. This experience is ideal for adults in transition, seeking recalibration, or simply wanting to step out of the noise of everyday life without sacrificing comfort. The Camino changes you. How you walk it matters.
Venue
Santa Catarina FLH Suites
4.6 ★ 509 Reviews

In the heart of one of Porto’s most iconic streets, Santa Catarina FLH SUITES combines a prime location with comfortable rooms, a peaceful atmosphere and the timeless elegance of a carefully preserved historic building. Amid high ceilings, abundant natural light, and preserved architectural details, the hotel reveals the city’s classical heritage in an atmosphere that is both welcoming and sophisticated. Here, Porto’s history meets soft interiors, contemporary comfort, and a discreet sense of serenity that flows through every space.
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Towels
Shower
Bathroom
Accommodation
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Meals

Meals provided
Breakfast · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Vegan
Food is an integral part of this experience — rooted in place, tradition, and seasonality. As we walk through Galicia, meals reflect the region: simple, generous, and deeply local. Think Spanish tortilla, padrón peppers, empanadas, hearty vegetable and bean soups, fresh seafood (including the region’s famous octopus), local cheeses, crusty bread, olive oil, and regional wines. Vegetarian options are readily available throughout the journey. Vegan can be accommodated, though flexibility is important, particularly in smaller towns where menus are traditional and locally driven. This is not a custom-diet retreat, and we won’t be dining in large international cities with endless menu substitutions. Instead, we lean into the culture — and that’s part of the magic. Lunch is not included, allowing you flexibility each day to stop where and when you choose. Camino lunches are simple and very affordable, with plentiful café stops along the route. Evenings are shared — often later, in true Spanish style — with unhurried dinners that bring conversation, connection, and a sense of place. One highlight is our Michelin-starred dining experience, a beautifully curated degustation that celebrates local produce and Galician culinary heritage. It is not “fancy for the sake of fancy,” but a thoughtful homage to the region’s ingredients and traditions. We walk well. We eat well. We do both with intention.
Testimonials
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Host

Lisa Marie Staab
Queensland, Australia
Lisa Marie Staab is a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher, wellness mentor, retreat leader, and trained chef known for helping people feel more alive, more connected, and more at ease in thei...
1 language
English
Teaching for 3 years
Joined Insight Timer in Aug 2023
What's Included
13 nights Accommodation
13 Breakfasts
13 Dinners
1 Michelin Dining Experience
Transfer from Porto to Viana do Castelo
Luggage transfers between all accommodations
The Camino Pilgrim Passport (Credencial del Peregrino for achieving 120kms+ walk)
Retreat Gift Bag
Mindfulness Focused Activities & Retreat Day in Padron
Not Included
Airfares
Visa's if applicable
Lunches
Personal shopping
Alcohol
Personal Travel Insurance (mandatory to join - to cover any unexpected emergencies or cancellations)
FAQs
Guest requirements
Travel Insurance - you just never know what might happen. The airlines could cancel flights, you could get sick, etc. This protects you from any unforeseen (however unlikely) circumstances.
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.


