Via da Estrela

The Via da Estrela is a Caminho de Santiago route from Cáceres, in Spain, to Viseu, in Portugal, following an ancient Roman road. It covers 293 km in 14 stages, with a connection on to Braga and the Caminho Português. Bemposta lies on the route.

Passing through Bemposta

• Food and drink: Via da Estrela – Bar Bemposta, beside the church.
• A bed: the village's local accommodation.
• To see: the Pelourinho, the Igreja Matriz and the museum.

Contact details are on the local services page, and the places to visit are under attractions.

The full guide

The stages, the map and practical advice for the whole route are at viadaestrela.org.

Bom Caminho!