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8 day(s)
Regular & Private
8-15 people
moderate
The Portuguese Way along the coast is a 15-day route that runs along the entire north coast of Portugal overlooking the Atlantic. It is a very pleasant trail due to its sections, close to the sea, and in general very affordable as we will find difficulties or bumps on the route. It also has the advantage of having a much milder climate than the northern routes and the traditional Camino Francés. In many places along the route, the sunsets are impressive. The Camino Portugués is the most famous and popular route for pilgrims from all over the world after the Camino Francés. You will start in Baiona.
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
8-15 people
Tour Code
FT 004
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Adventure
Guiding Method
Partially guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
15 - 65
Porto
14:00
Santiago de Compostela
12:00
Meet at the Porto airport with your guide and private coach at 11:00am. Transfer to the hotel in Porto. Leave the luggage to the hotel and go to the city tour in Porto by walk. After than take a wine tasting tour than free time.
This first stage fascinates us with its landscapes. At the mouth of Vigo, we hike to Nigrán. We pass beaches such as Panxón, Patos and Samil until we reach the largest city in Galicia, Vigo. The difficulty today lies in the kilometers and differences in altitude. There is also the possibility to hike inland towards Priegue and Coruxo and then let us take you along the river path. This option can be a little less interesting, especially access to Vigo as it's an industrial area.
We leave Vigo in the direction of Senda da Traida das Augas, where the route leads us to Redondela, where our route inland meets the Portuguese route. Before the Camino reaches this point, it passes near Trasmañó. Some pilgrims opt for a deviation of +/- approx. 5 km to see the impressive waterfall. The forests and the inlets remain our companions on the road during the stage. When we finally reach Redondela.
We leave Redondela towards the Arcade, famous for its oysters. Accompanied by the Vigo estuary, we cross lush forests until we reach the historic Ponte Sampaio in the direction of Pontevedra.
Quiet and pleasant route. We move away from the bumps of the previous sections to enter a much flatter and more level terrain. We walk through different villages until we finally arrive in Caldas de Rei, where pilgrims who wish can relax in one of the famous spas.
Today's stage is one of the most beautiful and varied in terms of landscape technology. Vineyards, grain fields, the Bermaña valley, chestnut forests, eucalyptus ... we enjoy agricultural Galicia. In Padrón, we can´t miss the opportunity to try the famous peppers.
The last stage of the caminos. We will cross the N550 road several times and be guided by the railway line. We first hike towards Iria Flavia and then begin an ascent to “O Milladoiro” to finally see the towers of the cathedral as we approach Santiago. Here the desire to arrive is combined with the pain of parting, that this unique experience is over.
Check OUT in Santiago and transfer to Porto airport. End of our services
7 days accomodation 3&4 star hotels
Camino guiding 6 days
Breakfast at Hotels
Wine testing in Porto
Airport transfers in Porto and Santiago
Luggage transfers between hotels.
(1 baggage and max. 20 kg per person)
Airport transfers in Porto and Santiago
Luggage transfers between hotels.
(1 baggage and max. 20 kg per person)
Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
Entrance fee in Santiago de Compostela
Guided Tour in Porto
Camino map and Pilgrim passport
Baton and Raincoat
Flights (Domestic and International)
Travel and health insurance
Round-trip flight ticket to Porto
Extra transfer requests
Extra baggage service (50 € per piece during the tour)
Lunches and dinners