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490 €*
~ 115 km
8 days / 7 nights
Medium
*Price per person in a double room.
Camino Portugués from Tui to Santiago is part of the most popular and knowledgeable route after the Camino Francés. You can start from Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto or Tui. In this case we present the Portuguese route from Galicia, starting in Tui.
We will walk 115 kilometers. This will make possible to get the Compostela certificate at the Pilgrim Office once we arrive to Santiago.
Arrival on your own (see transfer service). We spend the first night in Tui. This city is characterized by its historical-artistic complex. It is recommended to visit the historic old town and the cathedral. Also the international bridge, which connects Spain and Portugal. You can also use the day to visit Valença do Minho (there is an open air market on Wednesdays).
Accommodation in Tui.
Difficulty level: medium.
This stage is probably one of the most difficult but most beautiful of the entire trip. We will cross the Miño River and ascend to Ribadelouro. It may take some time as a large part of the itinerary goes through asphalt and urban areas, but pilgrims who want a more natural environment have been given an alternative that crosses the As Gándaras Natural Park to O Porriño. This alternative is also well marked.
Difficulty level: medium.
The climbs of this stage are difficult, but the beautiful views from above reward the effort. As soon as we reach the charming city of Mos, we find the first climb to the Alto de Inxertado. As soon as this is overcome, we begin a gentle descent towards Redondela.
Difficulty: easy.
We start the stage towards Setefontes and Arcade (famous for its oysters). Accompanied by the Vigo estuary, we cross lush forests until we reach the historic bridge “Puente de Sampaio” towards 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 will pass through different villages until we finally arrive in Caldas de Rei, where pilgrims who want to relax can relax in one of the famous spas.
Difficulty level: easy.
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.
Difficulty level: easy.
The last stage of the caminos. We will cross the N -550 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!
