Combine sandy Portuguese beaches with the greenery of its countryside by walking alongside the spectacular River Minho to join the central route in the fortress town of Valença.
You’ll have the opportunity to visit Porto Cathedral before transferring to the village of Mosteiros to start your Camino in a quieter, less urban environment. From here, the countryside becomes increasingly attractive, especially after the atmospheric town of Barcelos. Make your way through rural Minho, often on ancient Roman roads. Soak up the history in Ponte de Lima, admire the views from Labruja Mountain and explore the fortress in Valença before crossing the River Minho, the natural border between Portugal and Spain.
Medieval Tui and its fortified cathedral are the first highlights you’ll encounter in Galicia. Between here and the intriguing city of Pontevedra you will traverse some beautiful stretches of forest and peaceful countryside, with views of the Ria de Vigo lagoon around Redondela. The thermal waters of Caldas de Reis will soothe your feet for the onward journey to pretty Padrón and your ultimate destination of the cathedral in the heart of Santiago de Compostela’s medieval centre.
DURATION | 14 days – 13 nights | ||||||
DISTANCE | 245 km in 12 stages | ||||||
AVAILABILITY | March to November | ||||||
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PRICE | Price per person: Low Season (March, April, May and October): In double room occupancy: 995 Euros Mid Season (June and September): In double room occupancy: 1090 Euros High Season (July and August): In double room occupancy: 1190 Euros |
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EXTRAS | If you would like any additional nights in Porto or Santiago, rest days, split or merge stages, please don’t hesitate to ask for a quote; Availability to upgrade to 4 or 5-star hotels and Paradores – ask for a quote. |
Notes
– 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
Stage 1: Porto (Matosinhos) - Vila do Conde (20 km / 12.4 miles)
Start your Way in Matosinhos and follow the coastline on wooden boardwalks and pavements where you’ll encounter a series of wide sandy beaches, nature reserves and local fishermen at work before reaching the historical seaside town of Vila do Conde.
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 2: Vila do Conde - Esposende (24,5 km / 15.1 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 3: Esposende - Viana do Castelo (23.5 km / 14.5 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 4: Viana do Castelo - Caminha (29 km / 17.9 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 5: Caminha - V.N. Cerveira (14.5 km / 8.9 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 6: V.N. Cerveira - Valença (14 km / 8.7 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 7: Valença - O Porriño (20 km / 12.4 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 8: O Porriño - Arcade (22 km / 13.6 miles)
Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Stage 9: Arcade - Pontevedra (13 km / 8 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 10: Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis (22 km / 13.6 miles)
Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Stage 11: Caldas de Reis - Padron (19 km / 11.7 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Stage 12: Padron - Santiago (25 km / 15.5 miles)
Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Departure
*Notes: After breakfast on the second day in Porto, you will meet a member of our team who will drive you to the the town of Matosinhos to start walking. With this you avoid the busy roads through urban areas of the city of Porto and their suburbs. If you wish you can start walking in Porto – contact us for more information.