• Coastal Way
• Cycling
• Individual
• Self-guided

Cycling the Portuguese Coastal Camino

Enjoy a blend of beaches, gorgeous green countryside, traditional villages and historical towns as you alternate between the Portuguese and Galician coast and inland areas.

Cycling the Coastal Portuguese Way of Saint James is a truly memorable ride. Follow the string of sandy beaches from Porto to Esposende, passing through the historical town of Vila do Conde, villages and market gardens. Between Esposende and Caminha, head inland along rural lanes and through the charming port city of Viana do Castelo.
Cross the River Minho by ferry from Caminha to the fishing town of A Guarda then cycle along the rugged Galician coast towards the pretty coastal town of Baiona. After Vigo, cycle through a string of hillside villages and forests with views of the Ria do Vigo lagoon to reach Redondela, where the route merges with the Central Way.
Continue to the riverside town of Arcade and on through forests and along ancient stone paths to the city of Pontevedra. Explore this historical city then pedal to the spa town of Caldas de Reis. Feast on green peppers in Padrón before cycling the final leg to Santiago de Compostela.
To fully enjoy this wonderful cycle route, you need to be an experienced cyclist with basic bike maintenance skills.

Notes
The Camino de Santiago by bicycle program generally uses the same route that pilgrims follow on foot and there is no specific cycle route. The route is a combination of rural paths (asphalt, cobblestones, or dirt), forest trails (dirt or gravel, uneven and sometimes rocky), secondary roads, and some main roads (both on asphalt). Along the journey, you may sometimes encounter some steep climbs and descents, so good advanced physical preparation is necessary in order to do this trip.
It is essential that clients have experience with mountain bikes and basic bicycle repair knowledge, especially how to change a tire as punctures may occur during the Camino.

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– We are a local company, so there are no intermediaries when booking through us. Our goal is to get you the best price/quality possible and give you all the necessary local support.
– The hotels in our programs are regularly inspected by our team and have been carefully selected for their location and comfort. All our handpicked hotels have en suite accommodation.
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