Walking 270 km
from Porto to Santiago
step by step, within the limits of living with
Long COVID and PAIS
Why this walk matters
In April 2027 I will walk 270 kilometres from Porto to Santiago. The Portuguese Coastal Camino along the Atlantic coast.
Six years after developing Long COVID, this walk represents resilience, awareness and hope – and highlights the millions of people worldwide living with Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).
Through this pilgrimage I hope to raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS and support organisations working for better research, care and recognition for patients.
Follow the journey, share the story, or support the walk.
Support the mission
Every kilometre of the Camino helps raise awareness for Long COVID and PAIS.
Your support contributes to awareness, research and better care for people living with post-infectious illness.
I am funding the walk myself. Donations contribute to awareness, research and better care for people living with Long COVID and other PAIS.
Sponsor a kilometre
The Portuguese Coastal Camino from Porto to Santiago is about 270 kilometres. You can sponsor or dedicate a kilometre of the journey and help raise more awareness for Long COVID and Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS).
0 of 270 kilometres sponsored
€20
Dedicate a kilometre
of the Camino to someone
€50
Help raise awareness
for Long COVID and PAIS
€100
Support research,
better care and recognition
€250
Help amplify the voices of people living with PAIS
270 kilometres along the Atlantic coast. Walking for awareness of Long COVID and PAIS.
The Camino route – Porto to Santiago
Approximately 270 kilometres along the Atlantic coast.
🐚 Porto
Starting point of the Portuguese Coastal Camino.
👣 Vila do Conde
Historic coastal town north of Porto.
👣 Viana do Castelo
One of the most beautiful towns on the Portuguese coast.
👣 Caminha
Last Portuguese town before crossing into Spain.
👣 A Guarda
First stop in Galicia after crossing the Minho river.
👣 Vigo
The route turns inland through Galicia.
👣 Pontevedra
A historic city and important Camino stop.
👣 Padrón
Traditional final stop before Santiago.
🏁 Santiago de Compostela
The destination of the pilgrimage.