Pilgrims' Opinions About Pilgrimage Routes: The Specific Case of the Portuguese Inner Way of Santiago de Compostela

Martinho, Vítor; Nunes, João; Pato, Lúcia; de Matos, Liliana; Pipa, Carlos Miguel; Rodrigues, Luís Maia; Topete, Beatriz

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This research intends to collect information from the pilgrims about the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, focusing on the Portuguese Inner Way. For that, a questionnaire was implemented in September 2022 to collect data from the opinion of a random sample of seven pilgrims. This information was analysed through qualitative approaches following Atlas.ti procedures. The main findings obtained highlight that the Portuguese Inner Way requires some physical preparation, considering the effort needed for some parts of the itinerary. In this context, alternative paths are proposed for some parts of the route. In addition, the lack of pilgrims’ logistic services and the need for more effective preservation of the itineraries are also suggested. The catholic sanctuary of Senhora dos Milagres in Pindelo dos Milagres may be a suggestion to become an assistance point.