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The Portuguese Way

Portuguese Way | O Porto to Santiago

5/5
Organized pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
| Autoguided Tour

Tour Description

Walk the Portuguese Way or Camino Portugués, from Porto to Santiago

If you have at least two weeks to walk the Camino Portugués, why don’t you start in Porto? This way, you will be able to discover one of the most important cities of Portugal, really well known because of its old quarter (a World Heritage Site since 1996), its wine, or its promenade along the Duero river.

But there is even more, the Camino Portugués will take you to discover really nice towns in Northern Portugal, such as Barcelos or Ponte da Lima. Moreover, we will be able to taste its delicious gastronomy, contemplate its landscapes…

The boarder with Galicia (Spain) is marked by the bridge that connects Valença do Minho (Portugal) and Tui (Spain). From this point up to Santiago de Compostela, the Portuguese Way walk continues through Galicia region. Pilgrims walking this trail will discover really nice Galician towns, such as Tui, Pontevedra or Caldas de Reis.

Please note that the minimum requited to get the certificate is 100 km. If you do not have enough time, we suggest you to walk the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way, from Tui to Santiago de Compostela.

With our assistance, it will be really easy to complete the last 200 km of the Camino Portugués.

Experience details

Included Services

Accommodation in a private room with private bathroom
Luggage transfer between stages
Half board: breakfast and dinner
Travel insurance
Route notes
Pilgrim's credential
24/7 phone support

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Arrival in Porto

O Porto – Fajozes (22 km)

We will start this walking day in the Cathedral of Porto. After leaving behind the outskirts of Porto, we will start walking through small rural areas.

Fajozes - Arcos (11 km)

This is one of the shortest walking days, just 11 km from Fajozes to Arcos. We will walk through small forests.

Arcos - Barcelos (20 km)

This stretch combines rural tracks and paved roads. In Barcelos, end of the stage, we can enjoy a great historical and cultural heritage.

Barcelos - Ponte da Lima (32 km)

The track will take us to rural areas in inland Portugal, until we reach Ponte da Lima. It is one of the most important cities of Portugal.

Ponte da Lima - Rubiaes (18 km)

Be ready from some ups downs, as this walking day is quite challenging. On the way, we will see chapels, and a lot of symbols related to the Camino de Santiago.

Rubiaes - Tui (20 km)

The Camino de Santiago will finally take us to Galicia region. The boarder is marked by the bridge that connects Valença do Minho (Portugal) and Tui (Spain).

Tui– O Porriño (18 km)

Tui, the first town in Spain, marks the beginning of the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way. In fact, most of the pilgrims walking this route, start their adventure in Tui. The are really nice spots in Tui that we strongly recommend to visit before heading off to O Porriño. For example, the Cathedral, or the bridge.

O Porriño – Redondela (16 km)

Be ready for some ups and downs on the way from O Porriño to Redondela. The walk is a bit more challenging that the previous days, however, it offers amazing views of the sea. The centre of Redondela is small, and the number of accommodations for pilgrims is limited. There are a few hotels spread on the way to Arcade (right on the Camino de Santiago).

Redondela – Pontevedra (19,8 km)

Once in Redondela, the path is the same as the Portuguese Coastal Way (an alternative route through the coast). For these reason, there could be more pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Some of the highlights of the day: the Roman Bridge in Pontesampaio or the ascent to a Canicouva. Once in Pontevedra, we strongly recommend you to visit La Peregrina Church, and the historical quarter.

Pontevedra – Caldas de Rei (21,5 km)

This is a pleasant walking day, quite flat, through rural areas. On the way from Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei (in Barro) you can stop at the Natural Park of Rio Barosa, and discover its mills and cascades. Caldas de Reis is very popular because of its thermal spring waters. Why not taking a quick bath after the walk?

Caldas de Rei – Padrón (18,6 km)

The walk will take us to Padrón. Did you know that Padrón, according to the legend, was the first piece of land spotted by the sailors that were transporting the remains of St James the Apostle, from their boat? It is also the home town of one of the most popular Galician writers, Rosalía de Castro.

Padrón – Santiago (24,6 km)

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Standard category

1* and 2* hotels

These hotels offer private rooms with private bathrooms as well as other additional services that may vary depending on the type of category: restaurant service, television, room service, dry cleaning, ironing service, etc. It is common to stay in this type of hotels in the cities along the Camino.

Hostels and pensions

These accommodations have the necessary services to cover the basic needs of cleanliness and rest at a more moderate price than the hotels . Officially, hostels and guesthouses are 1-star accommodations. However, this rating should not be taken into account when evaluating the level of comfort and quality of their services.

Superior category

3*, 4* and 5* Hotels

Typical in the large cities along the El Camino. They can be family hotels or international hotel chains. They are perhaps the most expensive alternative, although you can find different price levels according to the category and services they offer.

Hoteles Boutique

These are small accommodations characterized by having few rooms and providing personalized attention. They are hotel concepts with a modern style and their own character. They can be between 1* and 5*.

National Paradores of Spain

This is a public hotel chain that manages a network of almost 100 charming hotels distributed throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The establishments are located in buildings of cultural interest and great historical value, and stand out for their scenic, artistic or natural interest (including ancient palaces, monasteries, fortresses, convents, fortresses…).

Rural tourism lodgings

Rural houses, pazos, inns, rectories, castles, monasteries, farmhouses… These are historic buildings of great architectural and patrimonial value. So much so, that this characteristic sometimes gives them the status of “luxury lodging” despite the fact that they are
“luxury accommodation” despite the fact that they are often rustic constructions in which natural stone and wood predominate.

Trip cancellation insurance
Upgrade to superior room
Extra night at the beginning of the tour
Extra night at the end of the tour
Private transfer airport-starting location
Private transfer Santiago-Airport
Other private transfers
Organized visits and excursions
Pilgrim massage

Route map

Frequent questions

From Oporto airport

  • car or cab: It is 12km to the city center, approximately 25 minutes drive.
  • subway: Take the purple E subway line from the airport to Trindade station. Frequency 30′ and with an estimated duration of 35′. For timetables and more information visit: https://www.oporto.net/metro
  • bus: Take the bus towards Cordoaria (LINE 601 or 602) or towards Hospital de São João (LINE 604). The trip takes about 1 hour. For schedules and more information visit: https://www.stcp.pt/pt/viajar/linhas/

From Vigo airport

  • Car or cab: It is 160km, during a journey of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
  • bus: Take the bus (LINE A) from Vigo Airport to Urzaiz stop (Estación / Cotomondongo wall). 30′ journey and frequency every 30′. Another option is to take a cab to the station (10 minutes). Once there, we can take a bus (ALSA) to Oporto (2h trip). For schedules and more information visit: www.vitrasa.es and www.alsa.es  
  • train: Take the bus (LINE A) from Vigo Airport to Urzaiz 13 stop. Frequency every 30′. Walk for 10 minutes to the train station Vigo Guixar. Once there, we can take a train (Renfe) to Oporto (2h and 20 minutes). For schedules and more information visit: www.vitrasa.es and www.renfe.com

From Lisbon Airport

  • car or cab: It is 315km, during a journey of approximately 3 hours.
  • bus: Take the subway (RED LINE) direction East (6 minutes ride). Frequency every 10′. Once there, we can take a bus to Oporto (3h and 30 minutes). For timetables and more information visit: https://www.metrolisboa.pt/ and https://rede-expressos.pt/es   
  • train: Take the subway (RED LINE) direction East (6 minutes ride). Frequency every 10′. Once there, we can take a train to Oporto (3h trip). For schedules and more information visit: https://www.metrolisboa.pt/ and https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en

FromSantiago de Compostela Airport

  • Car or cab: 250km with an estimated duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes.
  • bus: Take the bus (LINE 6A) from Santiago de Compostela airport to the bus station. Frequency every 15′ and with an approximate duration of 45′. Another option is to take a cab to the station, with an estimated duration of 15′. Then, we must take a bus (ALSA) to Oporto (4h trip). For schedules and more information visit: www.alsa.es, www.flixbus.es y https://lugove.gal/es
  • train: Take the bus (LINE 6A) from Santiago de Compostela airport to the train station. Frequency every 15′ and with an approximate duration of 20′. Another option is to take a cab to the station, with an estimated duration of 15′. Then we will take a train to Vigo (journey time between 50 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes). At Vigo Guixar station we can take a train (Renfe) towards Porto (2h and 20 minutes). For schedules and more information visit: www.vitrasa.es, https://lugove.gal/es and www.renfe.com

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TOUR SUMMARY

DISTANCE: 241 Km
STAGES: 12 Stages
DURATION: 13 Nights
DIFICULTy: 4/5
START: Porto
PRICE: desde 1085€

Why book with Galiwonders?

Taylor-made Camino

We will design an itinerary tailored to your needs, preferences and budget and book all services for you. You enjoy the road.

We are on the Camino

Galicia is our home. We have traveled all the routes of the Camino and we have direct contact with the service providers on the Camino.

We are also travellers

We speak several languages, have lived abroad and have years of experience organizing trips for people from all over the world.

An unforguettable experience

Hundreds of pilgrims repeat year after year the experience of traveling with us. We want you to be one of them. And that is why we will strive to make your trip unique and unforgettable.

If you have any questions or want to plan your Camino de Santiago trip, our team will assist you in a personalized way!

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