Hola!
I’m Alison, the writer behind Alison on Foot. Welcome to my website where I’ll be sharing all my travel adventures, many of them on foot.
In 2022 I walked the Central route of the Camino Portugués from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and decided to start a blog to share all my experiences.
Since then I’ve walked another two Caminos (the Coastal route of the Camino Portugués and the last 100 kms of the Camino Francés) and hope that my blog will give you some inspiration to get walking too.
Even if you don’t fancy a multi-day hike like the Camino de Santiago I write about other shorter walks and hikes, as well as guides to some of my favourite places.
Happy travels!
What’s New?
Read all my latest posts here
- ‘Taking the Camino Home’ Book Review
Sybille Yates wrote ‘Taking the Camino Home’ after walking many Caminos, volunteering as a hospitalera in an albergue, and ultimately moving to Santiago de Compostela… Read more: ‘Taking the Camino Home’ Book Review - The Best Time to Walk the Camino PortuguésDeciding to walk the Camino Portugués is an easy decision. Deciding when to walk is a bit more difficult unless, of course, you’re a teacher… Read more: The Best Time to Walk the Camino Portugués
- Camino Portugués – Coastal Route or Senda Litoral?If you’ve started researching your walk on the Camino Portugués you’ve probably realised that, as well as the Central route, there are two routes that… Read more: Camino Portugués – Coastal Route or Senda Litoral?
- The Best Towns on the Camino PortuguésWhether you take the Central or Coastal route there are many lovely towns on the Camino Portugués. Although you don’t need to take a rest… Read more: The Best Towns on the Camino Portugués
Spotlight on: Camino Portugués
I’ve walked the Camino Portugués twice and it’s safe to say that I love it! I’ve written lots of posts about both the Central and Coastal routes as well as other handy Camino guides. I also have a Facebook group, Camino Portugués Planning, which you should join if you want to chat to like minded people about this popular route of the Camino de Santiago.
You can read all my Camino Portugués posts here.
- The Best Time to Walk the Camino PortuguésDeciding to walk the Camino Portugués is an easy decision. Deciding when to walk is a bit more difficult unless, of course, you’re a teacher… Read more: The Best Time to Walk the Camino Portugués
- Camino Portugués – Coastal Route or Senda Litoral?If you’ve started researching your walk on the Camino Portugués you’ve probably realised that, as well as the Central route, there are two routes that… Read more: Camino Portugués – Coastal Route or Senda Litoral?
- The Best Towns on the Camino PortuguésWhether you take the Central or Coastal route there are many lovely towns on the Camino Portugués. Although you don’t need to take a rest… Read more: The Best Towns on the Camino Portugués
Spotlight on: Andalucia
I moved to Andalucia from the Isle of Man in 2017 and have spent a lot of time exploring this beautiful part of Spain. It’s a great place for walking and hiking and the perfect destination for a holiday whether you want a weekend city break, a relaxing beach holiday, or an action packed adventure.
You can read all my Andalucia posts here.
- A Relaxing Visit to the Hammam Al Ándalus in CórdobaA relaxing visit to Hammam Al Ándalus is one of the best things to do in Córdoba, after a busy day sightseeing. If you’re anything… Read more: A Relaxing Visit to the Hammam Al Ándalus in Córdoba
- Visiting the Mezquita in Córdoba – Everything You Need to KnowThe Mezquita, or Mosque-Cathedral, in Córdoba is one of Spain’s most iconic landmarks with its blend of Islamic and Christian influences. The word iconic is… Read more: Visiting the Mezquita in Córdoba – Everything You Need to Know
- The Best Things to do in CádizCádiz sits on a narrow peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean at the northern tip of the Costa de la Luz. With a population of… Read more: The Best Things to do in Cádiz
