Portuguese Camino
Tour Description
Day 1: Porto
Challenge yourself to a journey from pretty Porto to the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on an 10-day alternative coastal Camino trail. This Portuguese Camino trail passes through coastal Baiona, Vigo and Redondela, and joins the pilgrim route onwards to Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, Padron, and finishing in Santiago de Compostela. You’ll embark on a journey through the countryside in mostly north-western Spain, retracing the ‘Way of Saint James’, trekking past the Bay of Vigo, visiting old churches and quaint villages. As one of the three most important Christian pilgrimages, you’ll take part in a powerful journey through some idyllic landscapes and via some beautiful towns.
Itinerary
Day 1: Porto
Welcome to Porto! You’ll have an important welcome meeting at 6 or 7 pm (please check welcome note at hotel lobby for details), so feel free to arrive any time before then. As this trip spends very little time in Porto, we recommend you spend arrive a day or two before your trip if you want to experience all the city has to offer. Stretching along the banks of the River Douro, Porto is one of Portugal’s most romantic cities, known for majestic bridges, medieval riverside district with its cobbled streets, merchants’ houses and cafes. After your important meeting, get your group together and head riverside to find a delicious dinner.
Day 2: Baiona
This morning, transfer to Oia and begin your Camino. This walk you will be undertaking makes up the final section of the Portuguese Coastal Walk, and as a matter of fact, your walking will be taking place in north-western Spain, around 20 kilometres from the Portuguese border. Oia is a small coastal town and marks the beginning of your walk. Take the 19-kilometre journey to seaside Baiona. Once arrived, you can stroll along the port, visit the impressive Monte Real fortress and taste the best of the Rias Biaxas seafood and white wine, before you start your journey to Santiago de Compostela tomorrow.
Day 3: Vigo
This morning, hug the coastline from Baiona to Nigran, on your way to the city of Vigo. With your trail along the water, pass by beautiful seascapes of the magnificent Bay of Vigo, with the acclaimed Illas Cies natural park on the horizon. These rugged islands form a main focal point of the bay. If you do happen to be walking on a hot day, why not cool off with a swim at Praia De Samil beach in Navia. Arrive in Vigo in the late afternoon, ready for a leisure day tomorrow.
Day 4: Vigo
Today is free for you to do as you please in Vigo. Vigo is a city cradled by the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, flourishing from a humble fishing village into this region’s most populated city. Perhaps pack a picnic and stroll around parquet Monte del Castro, or head in town and enjoy some local seafood, like oysters, gambas, lubinas and more. If you’re feeling more active, stroll to the Castro Fortress – a defence system built in 1665 in an attempt to protect the city from attacks from the British navy allies of Portugal. Now, the fortress is more so ruins, and is a perfect place to walk around the gardens and admire the surrounding views. In the evening, be sure to get a group together and head to dinner. A good place is Taberna A Pedra – a reasonably priced restaurant, which specialises in traditional Spanish seafood.
Day 5: Redondela
This morning, continue the Camino on your way to Redondela. You will continue to follow the coastline and see the Bay of Vigo from different angles. As this is a shorter walking day, feel free to take in all of your surroundings and relax into the journey. Tonight, stop at Redondela for the evening. This city, at the upper end of the Bay of Vigo, is where you will finish your coastal walk, and will join the original Portuguese Camino trail.
Day 6: Pontevedra
Today is your last day along the coast and quite a short walking day, so do make the most of the seaside. On your way, you’ll stop by the fishing village of Arcade for an included oyster tasting. The oysters are delicious here. If you are still hungry perhaps enjoy a relaxed seafood lunch and a glass of locally grown Albarino. Continue for about another 3 hours on your hike into Pontevedra. It will be mid-afternoon by the time you arrive, and so, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the old town, with its many Romanesque churches and quaint granite squares.
Day 7: Caldas de Rei
Heading inland today, pass by beautiful chestnut groves, and pine and eucalyptus woods on your way to Caldas de Rei. On your journey, you’ll pass through the village of Ponte Cabras, and will have the chance to see the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba. Continue on your way past Lombo da Maceira with a statue of Saint James and the hamlet of Tivo with its fountain and public washing bath. Arrive in Caldas de Reis and spend the night here.
Day 8: Padron
From Caldas de Reis you will cross the river Umia and find the hot springs that have given the town its name since Roman times. The trail today takes you through forests and gradually climbs to the village of Santa Marina. On the way, enjoy an included visit to one of the nearby wineries to learn about the history of wine in this region. After stopping and looking around, continue on the trail through pine forests to tonight’s stop: the town of Padron.
Day 9: Santiago de Compostela
Today is your final day of walking and a longer journey, taking you through small villages and on to the historical sanctuary of A Escravitude. Nearby on a hilltop sits the ruins of Castro Lupario fort, so keep an eye out. Make your way towards Agro dos Monteiros, catching a glimpse of the spires of the cathedral and passing the ruins of the castle of A Rocha Vella. As you come to the end of the final leg, you will walk through the town to the magnificent Plaza del Obradoiro and then to the gates of the marvellous Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. You’ve made it! Be sure to receive your Compostela certificate for your journey. After you’ve rested and freshened up, take the time to wander around the historic quarter of the city and get your group together for dinner. It’s definitely time for celebration!
Day 10: Santiago de Compostela
With no walks or activities planned for today, you are free to leave the accommodation at any time. If you wish to spend more time in Santiago de Compostela, we’ll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Departure Dates
| Start Date | End Date | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 14, 2024 | $3,960.00 | |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | $4,360.00 | |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 | $4,360.00 | |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 22, 2024 | $3,758.00 | |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Sep 29, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Oct 6, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 13, 2024 | $4,200.00 | |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 | $3,960.00 | |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Nov 3, 2024 | $3,960.00 | |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 26, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 22, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Apr 27, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Apr 29, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| May 1, 2025 | May 10, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| May 4, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| May 6, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 8, 2025 | May 17, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 11, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 15, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 18, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 20, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 22, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| May 25, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| May 29, 2025 | Jun 7, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Jun 24, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 6, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 11, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 7, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 | $3,915.00 | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 | $3,765.00 | |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Oct 19, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $3,815.00 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 26, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 28, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Apr 30, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 3, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 5, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 7, 2026 | May 16, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 10, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 12, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 14, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 17, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 19, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 21, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 24, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 28, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| May 31, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 10, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | $3,975.00 | |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $3,975.00 |