Portuguese Coastal Way – Last 100km
8 days | from 690€
Baiona is one of the most attractive and important coastal towns in Galicia. Its protected bays offer beaches with character and safe harbour in its fishing port.
Walk from Valença do Minho to Santiago de Compostela.
Begin your Portuguese Way at the fortress town of Valença in Northern Portugal. From here, you’ll cross the border formed by the River Minho and head north through Galicia to the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela.
Compare the former rival towns of Valença and Tui before entering the wooded countryside to historical Galician towns and cities such as Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón. On the way, you’ll pass through countless hamlets and villages where time appears to have stood still and locals still use traditional methods to cultivate their crops.
This route offers plenty of opportunities to taste the fresh produce, including mussels from the Ria de Vigo, oysters in Arcade, and locally produced wine, as you follow this well-worn pilgrim trail.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Valença do Minho
When you check into your Valença hotel, you will receive your Welcome Kit, which contains all the information you need to enjoy this self-guided walking holiday fully.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Day 2: Walk from Valença do Minho to O Porriño
Distance: 20 km (12.4 miles)
Elevation (gain/loss):
Admire the views up and downstream as you cross the International Bridge into Spain. Before heading into the countryside, take some time to visit Tui’s magnificent cathedral and charming historical centre. Using our recommended detour, avoid the ugly industrial zone near Porriño, and you’ll spend most of the day in green fields and forests.
Accommodation: 2-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Walk from O Porriño to Arcade
Distance: 22 km (13.6 miles)
Elevation (gain/loss):
As you leave O Porriño, you’ll pass through several villages before a gentle climb to the Chan das Pipas pine forest. As you go downhill towards Redondela, look out over the blue waters of the Ria de Vigo estuary. Today’s stage ends in the riverside town of Arcade – if you enjoy seafood, this is the best place to try oysters.
Accommodation: 2-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra
Distance: 13 km (8 miles)
Elevation (gain/loss):
Cross a historically significant bridge to leave Arcade and head into the hills along ancient stone paths. The countryside here is delightful, and our recommended detour is to avoid the main road into Pontevedra so that you can walk alongside the River Tomeza in the shade of trees. Pontevedra is the biggest city on this route and has plenty to keep you entertained.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
Distance: 22 km (13.6 miles)
Elevation (gain/loss):
Walk through the ancient streets of Pontevedra and out into the countryside, where you’ll soon find yourself in a forest. That’s followed by fields and grape vines with a few brief stints on the main road before you reach the medieval spa town of Caldas de Reis.
Accommodation: 2-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padrón
Distance: 19 km (11.8 miles)
Elevation (gain/loss):
Start the day with a steady climb through a series of hamlets to reach the Valga woods. Once out in the open again, you’ll notice lots of elaborately carved crosses marking your route to Padrón, the town where the boat carrying St. James’ body is said to have washed ashore.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Walk from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
Distance: 25 km (15.5 miles)
Elevation (gain/loss):
Your last day on the Camino is mainly rural, with a beautiful patch of forest before you get to the urban outskirts of Santiago. Enter the ancient town centre and walk towards the cathedral square, Praza do Obradoiro, to join fellow pilgrims who have completed this epic journey.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, prepare for your onward journey. If you have time, explore the old city of Santiago de Compostela before you leave.
Meals: Breakfast
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Portuguese Camino – Last 100km
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Duration: 7 nights | 6 walking days
Tour type: Self-guided
Nº of people: From 1
Walking grade: Moderate
Total walking distance: 121 km | 75 miles
Region: Minho and Galicia
Highlights: Historical cities, ancient pilgrim trails, Roman roads, rivers, valleys, iconic bridges, beautiful churches, chapels and roadside shrines, forests, farmland, authentic villages, rural lifestyles, regional dishes, spa town, comfortable accommodations close to Camino trail.
Available: From 1st March to 31st October
Price per person:
Low season: 01st March to 30th June| 16th September to 31st October
> In double room occupancy: 625 euros
> Single room supplement: 285 euros
High season: 1st July to 15th September
> In double room occupancy: 670 euros
> Single room supplement: 310 euros
What’s included?
- 7 Nights of accommodation with breakfast included;
- Luggage transfer between accommodations (1 bag per person – maximum 15 kg/bag);
- Roadbook with tips, maps and detailed information of the way (in English);
- Welcome Kit and pre-departure information;
- Pilgrim Kit: Credencial (passport) and Vieira (shell);
- Journey documentation;
- Pre-tour briefing;
- 24/7 Emergency support.
What’s not included?
- Arrival and departure transfers; Lunches and dinners; Insurance; Tourist taxes; Personal equipment; Other personal expenses; All items not mentioned in the “Included”.
Optional extra services:
- Extra nights in Porto (3-star hotel): On request.
- Extra nights in Santiago (3-star hotel): On request.
- Upgrade for 4-star and 5-star hotels and Paradores: On request.
- Transfer from Porto to Valença do Minho: 180 euros for up to 3 people; 230 euros for 4 to 7 people.
- Transfer from Vigo airport to Valença do Minho: 80 euros for up to 3 people; 110 euros for 4 to 7 people.
- Transfer from hotel to airport in Santiago de Compostela: 55 euros for up to 3 people; 80 euros for 4 to 7 people.
- Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Porto city/airport: 360 euros for up to 3 people; 420 euros for 4 to 7 people.
- Transfer from hotel to airport in Porto: 50 euros for up to 3 people; 80 euros for 4 to 7 people.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
At Portugal Green Walks, we firmly believe that travel should be a safe and rewarding experience for everyone, including the destinations you visit and the people you meet.
Please find out how we embrace sustainable and responsible travel.
Environment
Following the final section of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, from the Portuguese border to Santiago, on foot is an eco-friendly way to enjoy the beautiful region of Galicia. Our clients walk from base to base, and we give them a full briefing that includes practical guidelines on minimising their environmental impact, e.g. leaving no litter and respecting the wildlife and architectural heritage.
We also recommend that our clients bring refillable water bottles and use local tap water or approved water fountains along the Camino. We encourage them not to buy disposable ones.
Luggage transfers between accommodations are made by local transport companies and arranged to coincide with those of other clients to reduce the number of car/van trips required and keep carbon emissions to a minimum. Our preferred accommodation partners use eco-friendly practices to save water, use solar power and promote recycling.
Community
Rural Galicia suffers from depopulation as young people tend to head to the cities for work, leaving older generations in the villages. That’s why we ensure our programme not only brings money into these marginalised communities but also stimulates entrepreneurship and makes local people feel appreciated and motivated. We do this by encouraging our clients to eat and drink at local cafés and restaurants and to shop in small grocery stores rather than the major supermarket chains.
Our information pack contains helpful phrases in Portuguese and Spanish to make inter-cultural communication easier, richer and more respectful. The Camino is a well-trodden path, so local people are generally welcoming of and helpful towards pilgrims, which in turn encourages our guests to connect with the people they meet along the way.
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