# Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués — A Camino de Santiago Guidebook

> Comprehensive digital guide for the Camino de Santiago Portuguese routes. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Matynka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-portugues/id983056779 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Matynka](https://appshunter.io/developer/535960559)
- Category: Travel, Books
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 46 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 196 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-portugues/id983056779/reviews.md

## What is Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués?

No Signup. No Login.
Celebrating their 14th year online, the Wise Pilgrim Guides are the go-to source of up-to-date information on the Camino de Santiago.
Completely Rebuilt for 2026

Include Coastal, Central, Variante, and the connectors that go between them.

New Dashboard
A new layout designed to get you to the information you need, faster.

Yellow X Returns
The best features from our beloved geolocation toolkit are back—see exactly how far you are from the next town or the nearest albergue.

Dynamic Elevation Profile
Completely reimagined and interactive. Tap anywhere to see distances to points along your route. See where you are on the profile in real time. One complete elevation from start to finish, uninterrupted by page folds.

Improved Maps
Offline and online versions of beautiful topographical maps. More interactive, more informative, more helpful when you're standing at a fork in the path. Offline map tiles now available as an in-app purchase—individually or as a bundle.

Live Wildfire Map
See active wildfires across Spain and Portugal, updated daily from the EU's Copernicus fire service (EFFIS), plus this season's burnt areas along your route. A quick safety check before you set out.

More Routes
Now includes the Coastal and Central routes from Lisbon.

Smarter Updates
Over-the-air updates only download what's changed. No more full app downloads eating through your data plan.

Itinerary Planner
Built-in planner, with the ability to import your plan from wisepilgrim.com too.

Pilgrim Tips
Leave tips for pilgrims following behind you, and benefit from those left before you.

Accommodation Directory
A full directory of albergues, camping, hotels, pensions, paradors, and casas rurales. Over 900 in total, with special attention to those that can be booked online.

Stageless Guide
No more "stage anxiety" or guide-created bottlenecks.

Photos
Photos of albergues, monuments and other points of interest along the way. Currently 900+ images and growing.

Comments
Albergue closed early for the season? Have a restaurant to share, or one to warn others about? Every location gives you the opportunity to leave a comment and read comments left by others. No registration necessary.

Notes
Jot down a note on any town, albergue, or stop on the route, or drop a pin on the map for water, viewpoints, photo spots, or places to come back to. Everything gathers on one page in order along the Camino, ready to search and export. Your notes stay private on your phone.

Share & import — swap itineraries and notes with fellow pilgrims by QR code or file.
Back up your plan and notes to a file, so nothing's lost when you change phones.

¡Buen Camino and thank you for your support!

## Key features

- Offline and online topographical maps
- Dynamic and interactive elevation profiles
- Itinerary planner
- Accommodation directory
- Pilgrim tips sharing
- Geolocation toolkit
- Photos of points of interest

## Chart rankings

- #15 in Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 46)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wise-pilgrim-camino-portugues/id983056779/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I don’t understand

*2026-05-30*

Why wouldn’t you design this app the same way as the Frances route app? This app doesn’t let you plan your stages on the fly by holding down the mile markers which is such an essential part of the Camino experience i.e to work out how long you want to walk and where to stay. This app really doesn’t cut it.

### 1/5 — Glitches for DAYS

*2026-04-12*

I’ve tried to complete the SES three or four times now. I’ve tried doing it in a different order, writing different things. I paid for the upgrade. It still shorts out and deletes all my data before I can save it.

### 2/5 — Hot garbage

*2026-04-09*

Crashes when entering info for barcode. Find a stable app. This app is not ready for customers.

### 5/5 — Literal Camino

*2025-10-02*

This app help so much with organising our Camino. We found the map extremely helpful. Thanks we had a great time. 😀

### 5/5 — Top App

*2025-06-20*

Meine Pilgerfreunde haben mich um die App beneidet, das Kartenmaterial ist hervorragend und verbraucht wenig Akku, zusätzlich die Infos über diverse Dörfer und mögliche Umwege sowie Sehenswürdigkeiten waren ein Segen!

### 1/5 — Géolocalisation inopérante

*2025-04-27*

Je suis déçu par cette version : là géolocalisation ne fonctionne qu'en mode carte. Dans la liste des étapes, comme dans le profil, il faut chercher à la main !
Podiensis, pourtant gratuite, fonctionne mieux.

### 1/5 — IOS18 offline maps no longer work

*2024-09-25*

Help. An otherwise great app let down with IOS18. Offline maps no longer show trail when zoomed in. No way to follow path without reception

### 5/5 — Very Useful!

*2024-05-07*

The app paid for itself as soon as I opened it. The Lisbon guide mentioned the Festival of St. Anthony on June 13th. I was going to start walking on the 12th. Obviously, I changed those plans.

I like the map, the links to accommodations, and the recommendations from other users. The app was just updated a few days ago. I’ve used three other Wise Pilgrim routes and they’ve been great.

### 4/5 — Brilliant, but……..

*2024-05-06*

Having used the Frances last year buying the Portuguese was a no brainier. But after releasing your latest version I can no longer see the profile and the handy little green line that lets you know where you are. We started walking a week ago when it was working fine. Now when I press the icon for the profile - it just frustratingly kicks me out of the app altogether - aarrgghhh !!

### 5/5 — Used this app for multiple various Caminos

*2024-05-05*

I always use Wise Pilgrim apps for our Caminos. We have done the Portuguese route various times, Variante Espiritual, the French route (from St. Jean and Ponferrada), and most of the Winter route. Every one we make sure to use these apps. 
So helpful for navigation, distance, elevation, lodgings, and a little bit of history. Makes the Camino with a family doable.

## Frequently asked questions about Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués

### What does the Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués app do?

This app serves as a comprehensive digital guidebook for walking the Camino de Santiago, with a focus on the Portuguese routes. It offers detailed information on routes, accommodations, points of interest, and includes tools like interactive maps and elevation profiles to aid pilgrims on their journey.

### What are the key features of this Camino guide?

Key features include offline and online topographical maps, a dynamic and interactive elevation profile, an itinerary planner, a directory of over 900 accommodations, and the ability for pilgrims to leave and read tips and comments about locations. It also includes a geolocation toolkit to track progress.

### Is the Wise Pilgrim Camino Portugués app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, providing access to core features. However, offline map tiles are available as an in-app purchase, either individually or as a bundle, to enhance navigation capabilities without relying on a data connection.

### What routes are covered by this app?

The app covers the Coastal, Central, and Variante routes of the Camino Portugués, along with the connectors between them. It provides a complete elevation profile from start to finish for these routes.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone planning to walk the Camino de Santiago, especially those undertaking the Portuguese routes. It's ideal for pilgrims seeking detailed information, navigation assistance, and a way to connect with the experiences of others on the trail.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.3.1 — 2026-08-07

Fly your Camino before you walk it. The new Flyover screen gives you a cinematic 3D preview of every stage in your itinerary, and Explore mode lets you roam the whole route in 3D. The dashboard is now yours to arrange — press and hold any card to move it. Also includes the latest albergue updates from the trail.

### 6.3.0 — 2026-07-03

You can now share your Camino with other pilgrims — send your itinerary and notes by QR code or file, and import theirs just as easily. You can also back up your plan and notes to a file, so they're safe if you change phones. Thanks for walking with Wise Pilgrim. Buen Camino!

### 6.2.15 — 2026-06-28

A big update this time around.

New on the map: a 6th style — 3D — to help you get your bearings in the bigger cities. And every map style now responds to a two-finger tilt, so you can lean the map back and look off into the distance to see what's ahead.

If you plan with the itinerary, there's a lot here for you:
- Dates are now supported, including multi-night stays in the same town.
- The stage banners at the start and end of each day tell you far more now.
- Notes you add in the online planner come along for the ride — they import straight into the app.
- City pages now show what you've booked, whether it's confirmed, and how you booked it.
- The map can walk you through your itinerary one stage at a time.

And the route page handles those long lists better — it trims itself at your starting point, with an easy tap to bring the earlier places back whenever you want them.

### 6.2.14 — 2026-06-18

New — weather forecasts for every town and your itinerary stages.

A new Wildfire Map. Tap the Layers button and switch on Wildfires to see active fires across Spain and Portugal — updated daily from the EU's Copernicus fire service — plus this season's burnt areas along your route.

I've also refreshed the route tracks with cleaner elevation profiles and a few corrections, updated a number of albergues with the latest information I have, and fixed a few bugs along the way.

Buen Camino.

### 6.2.13 — 2026-06-17

A new Wildfire Map. Tap the Layers button and switch on Wildfires to see active fires across Spain and Portugal — updated daily from the EU's Copernicus fire service — plus this season's burnt areas along your route.

I've also refreshed the route tracks with cleaner elevation profiles and a few corrections, updated a number of albergues with the latest information I have, and fixed a few bugs along the way.

Buen Camino.

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