Camino Portugués from Baiona to Santiago

This fishing village is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Rías Baixas. It has a wide range where you can enjoy both the incredible natural, cultural, historical and gastronomic resources. Noteworthy are the Paseo del Monte Boi, the Monterreal fortress, the Silleiro lighthouse and the Cíes Islands. Arrival on your (see transfer service).

Accommodation in Baiona.

Difficulty level: medium.

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.

Accommodation in Vigo.

Difficulty level: easy.

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.

Accommodation in Redondela.

Difficulty level: easy.

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.

Accommodation in Pontevedra.

Difficulty level: easy.

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.

Accommodation in Caldas de Reis.

Difficulty level: easy.

Today’s stage is one of the most beautiful and varied in terms of landscape. 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.

Accommodation in Padrón.

Difficulty level: easy.

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.

Buen Camino and see you next time!