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 forest 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.
DURATION | 9 days – 8 nights | |||||||
DISTANCE | 260 km in 7 stages | |||||||
AVAILABILITY | March to November | |||||||
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PRICE | Per person in twin/double bedroom: from 930 euros | |||||||
EXTRAS | Supplement for single accommodation: from 290 euros Supplement for June and September: 10 euros/person Supplement for July and August: 50 euros/person Upgrade for 4, 5* Hotels and Paradores available Upgrade for E-bike available |
Notes
The Camino de Santiago by bicycle programme 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 advance 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.
Why book with us?
– We are a local company, so there are no intermediaries when booking through us. Our goal is 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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Arrival to Porto
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 1: Porto - Vila do Conde (35 km / 21.7 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 2: Vila do Conde - Viana do Castelo (49 km / 30.4 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 3: Viana do Castelo - Oia (46 km / 28.5 miles)
Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Stage 4: Oia - Vigo (43 km / 26.7 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 5: Vigo - Pontevedra (34 km / 21.2 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 6: Pontevedra - Padron (41 km / 25.4 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 7: Padron - Santiago (25 km / 15.5 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
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We know the importance of high quality and comfortable bikes for a pleasant cycling tour, so we carefully selected the most appropriate bikes for each type of tour, and only work with the most recent, quality bikes from TREK.
For cycling the Camino de Santiago we selected the MTB bike TREK marlin 5 – 2022 (or similar) and we’ll provide the bike equipped with rear pannier bags, water bottle and helmet. We have available bikes of all sizes for a more comfortable tour and also E-bikes.
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