This journey is for women who long to reconnect with themselves through embracing creativity in all its forms. As you walk the Portuguese Coastal Camino, following Atlantic shores, wandering through historic seaside towns and tranquil woodland paths, you’ll find space for reflection, inspiration and self-expression - whether through writing, sketching, photography, or simply through a deeper engagement with the world around you. This is a trip for writers, artists, storytellers and anyone longing to live more creatively, whether you journal your thoughts, capture scenes through art, or simply wish to reconnect with yourself and return home with renewed clarity and creative confidence.
Walking is at the heart of this journey, not as a challenge, but as a way to slow down and notice more. Following the Portuguese Coastal Route northward, from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela, you will walk one of the quieter Camino paths, offering a more contemplative and intimate experience while still retaining the rich cultural and historical heritage that defines the Way of St James. It is ideal for those who may have previously walked other Camino routes and feel drawn to return, as well as for first-time pilgrims. Completing this final stage provides eligibility for the Compostela certificate upon arrival in Santiago. The 2027 departure coincides with a Jacobean Holy Year, a rare and historically significant event that occurs only when the Feast of St James (25 July) falls on a Sunday. During this special year, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela opens its symbolic Holy Door. With the previous Holy Year held in 2021/22 and the next not until 2032, the 2027 Walk & Write Camino offers a particularly meaningful opportunity to complete the pilgrimage.
Guiding the experience is writer and creative mentor Dr Stephanie Dale, who gently supports each guest in connecting with their creative voice. Through optional writing prompts and guided discussions, Stephanie offers a thoughtful framework while leaving ample space for personal reflection. This tour is for those who wish to keep good company as they walk, clarify their direction, reset priorities and nurture a more creative way of living.
With a group size of just 12 guests, the journey remains personal and supportive. And as Stephanie often says, your Camino begins the moment you sign up - from that point forward, the experience starts to unfold.