{"id":5402,"date":"2025-09-10T18:07:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T16:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5402"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:25:57","slug":"portuguese-way-or-french-way-which-one-is-better-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese Way or French Way: Which is the best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#camino_portugues_o_camino_frances_%c2%bfcual_es_el_mejor_para_ti\" >Portuguese Way or French Way: Which is the best for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#por_que_esta_eleccion_es_importante\" >Why this choice is important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#camino_portugues_desde_baiona_tranquilidad_y_paisajes_atlanticos\" >Portuguese Way from Baiona: tranquillity and Atlantic landscapes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#ventajas\" >Advantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#desventajas\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#camino_frances_desde_sarria_tradicion_y_comodidad\" >The French Way from Sarria: tradition and comfort<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#ventajas-2\" >Advantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#desventajas-2\" >Disadvantages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#%c2%bfcual_elegir_segun_tu_estilo_de_peregrino\" >Which one to choose according to your style of pilgrimage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#vive_el_camino_con_viajeros_canallas\" >Live the Camino with Viajeros Canallas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-portugues-o-camino-frances-cual-es-el-mejor-para-ti\/#preguntas_frecuentes_faqs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_portugues_o_camino_frances_%c2%bfcual_es_el_mejor_para_ti\"><\/span>Portuguese Way or French Way: Which is the best for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Imagine you are facing two routes: the Portuguese Way from Baiona in Galicia and the French Way from Sarria in Lugo. Both lead to Santiago, but each offers very different experiences. Which one suits you better? Read on.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"por_que_esta_eleccion_es_importante\"><\/span>Why this choice is important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The choice of route affects your experience, the people you will meet, the landscapes and the length of your pilgrimage. Knowing these details will help you decide for sure.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_portugues_desde_baiona_tranquilidad_y_paisajes_atlanticos\"><\/span>Portuguese Way from Baiona: tranquillity and Atlantic landscapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ventajas\"><\/span>Advantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Accessible and panoramic section: From Baiona to Santiago there are 124 km.<\/p>\n<p>Less crowded: Compared to Sarria-Santiago, you will find fewer pilgrims and a more intimate experience.<\/p>\n<p>Coastal and green landscapes: beaches, cliffs and small villages that show the authentic Galicia.<\/p>\n<p>Local culture: Galician gastronomy with Portuguese influence, fresh seafood and Albari\u00f1o wines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"desventajas\"><\/span>Disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fewer large hostels: Some rural sections have more limited accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>Irregular signposting: Although well marked, it is less obvious than the French Way.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_frances_desde_sarria_tradicion_y_comodidad\"><\/span>The French Way from Sarria: tradition and comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ventajas-2\"><\/span>Advantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ideal distance for the Compostela: From Sarria to Santiago is about 114 km, the minimum distance required to obtain the Compostela.<\/p>\n<p>Complete infrastructure: Hostels, bars and restaurants along the entire stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Pilgrim atmosphere: Very busy Camino, opportunity to meet people from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Varied landscapes: Galician forests, rivers and villages that reflect the Jacobean tradition.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"desventajas-2\"><\/span>Disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More crowds: Especially in summer and at Easter, the route can feel crowded.<\/p>\n<p>Less quiet: If you're looking for introspection, it may not be ideal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcual_elegir_segun_tu_estilo_de_peregrino\"><\/span>Which one to choose according to your style of pilgrimage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quiet and contemplative: Portuguese Way from Baiona, Atlantic landscapes and less affluence.<\/p>\n<p>Traditional and sociable: French Way from Sarria, good infrastructure and constant pilgrim atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vive_el_camino_con_viajeros_canallas\"><\/span>Live the Camino with Viajeros Canallas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Viajeros Canallas we are the best rated and number one company in the organisation of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Camino de Santiago in group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/camino-de-santiago-in-group\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Camino de Santiago in group<\/a>. We offer you:<\/p>\n<p>Personalised itineraries.<\/p>\n<p>Constant support throughout the journey.<\/p>\n<p>Transport of backpacks<\/p>\n<p>Selected hostels<\/p>\n<p>Community of pilgrims who will accompany you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"ai-play-skip vc_cta3-container animacion-vc\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n                    <span class=\"fas fa-hiking icono-camino\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Would you like to live this experience? Write to us and book your place today.<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">Discover our next trip to the Portuguese Way along the coast and book your place now.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34603040475&#038;text=%C2%BFTe+animas+a+vivir+esta+experiencia%3F+Escr%C3%ADbenos+y+reserva+tu+plaza+hoy+mismo.\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> Bon Camino!                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preguntas_frecuentes_faqs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Portuguese Way from Baiona: spring (April-June) is ideal, because the coastal landscapes are green and the weather is mild, avoiding the excessive wind and rain that can occur in autumn.<\/p>\n<p>French Route from Sarria: autumn (September-October) is usually the best option, as temperatures are pleasant, the Galician forests are at their peak and there are fewer pilgrims than in summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does it take to travel from Baiona and Sarria with Viajeros Canallas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Portuguese Way from Baiona: eight days, seven nights and six stages.<\/p>\n<p>French Way from Sarria: seven days, six nights and five stages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it necessary to have previous experience to do these sections of the Camino?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, both sections are suitable for beginners. Reasonable daily distances are covered and Viajeros Canallas provides constant support and backpack transport if necessary. But if it is your first time, we recommend the Camino Franc\u00e9s. It is the one that most people do and even repeats, there are beautiful landscapes, villages, small towns, great food and the fact that it is full of services (towns, villages and bars in intermediate areas) will give you a lot of security and people leave delighted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the organisation of Viajeros Canallas include in these trips?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Viajeros Canallas organizes the Camino experience in group, including accommodation in selected hostels, half board (dinners and breakfasts), Canalla Guide, planning of the stages, general coordination of the trip and surprises. The transfer of backpacks is optional and can be contracted separately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I do the Camino at my own pace if I go with Viajeros Canallas?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, although you follow the planned stages, there is flexibility to adjust the pace and enjoy stops in villages, panoramic views or additional breaks as you need. The Camino is experiential and personal, you can do it at your own pace, you do not walk with the group (it is not compulsory).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare the Portuguese Way from Baiona and the French Way from Sarria. 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