A Michelin restaurant on the Camino

 Posted by VQT

We might not qualify as Camino pilgrims this year since we haven’t walked a km but we are living the good life.  

Photo: Address and phone number for The Lince Santa Clara. 

I posted the hotel telephone number in case anyone wants to book a room here.  You must if you are anywhere near Porto.  It’s stunning.  When we were in Vila do Conde three years ago this old nunnery was under renovation.  


Photo: Michelin plaques for 2025 and 2026. 

This Camino pilgrim stays in and eats at lesser establishments was very impressed by these Michelin plaques.  In 2026 they were awarded 2 stars and in 2026 only 1 star.  Very impressive.  

Photo: Screen shot of description of  Lince Santa Clara. 
Of course we had to go have a little look around. 

Photo: Statue of Sister Santa Clara. 


Photo: LP in the bar. 

Once we saw the bar area we knew we needed to relax and have a glass of vino tinto.  It was approximately 7 times the cost of the usual Camino bar/cafe vino tinto. Did we care?  Not even a little bit. 
 
Photo: VQT standing at the bar.  
The staff was so gracious even though we were wearing our very tatty Camino clothes. 

Photo: One shelving unit of bottles.  

The bar was very well stocked.  

Photo: Portuguese Small Batch Blended Whiskey bottle. 

I looked it up online and a bottle is 57.50 euros. 

Coming from the US it takes 2 days of travel to reach any Camino starting place.  We splurged today on a great meal and a glass of vino tinto at a beautiful bar.  Tomorrow we lace up our boots and start our walk to Santiago de Compostela. 




Comments

  1. To Dog With LoveAugust 24, 2026 at 3:10 PM

    A worthy start! Hope you had a delicious meal as well. You need to fuel up for your adventure!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM

    Beautiful - TW

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  3. BatesMotelAugust 24, 2026 at 7:54 PM

    Vino Tinto! Drink of the Camino Pilgrim. Love that you folks are the Camino Princesses. Enjoy!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 24, 2026 at 9:51 PM

    That hotel looks beautiful and a very fitting send off for you two pilgrims. Am excited for your travels and to hear and see your experiences. Happy trails! Sara

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  5. AnonymousAugust 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM

    Exciting! Thanks for sharing the lovely hotel. Continue to enjoy your journey. Best, ROBBIE💚💚

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  6. Cathy ZAugust 24, 2026 at 10:29 PM

    I looked up rooms . … wow. You are starting out in luxury !!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM

    Great way to enjoy a bit of luxury before the hard work begins JK

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  8. Dolce Vita - The German Shorthaired PointerAugust 25, 2026 at 10:23 PM

    Living La Dolce Vita! 🍷

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