11-Day / 10-Night Gentle📜

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to Tui, known for its medieval charm, cobbled streets, and the striking Cathedral of Santa María, perched above the town.

After a morning transfer, you follow quiet country lanes and forested trails that wind downhill through the lush Minho landscape. The route gently undulates across small valleys and past stone walls draped in ivy, with the sound of trickling streams accompanying your steps. Along the way, you’ll find shaded picnic spots and welcoming cafés, perfect for a morning coffee or a leisurely lunch beneath the trees.

As you approach the border town of Valença, the path leads you through its impressive 17th-century fortress, with panoramic views over the River Minho and the Spanish town of Tui just across the water. Crossing the iconic International Bridge, you step into Galicia and arrive in Tui, where your day ends near the majestic 12th-century Tui Cathedral, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture that once served as a fortress. The town’s cobbled streets and leafy plazas offer a tranquil setting to rest and reflect on the day’s journey.

For many pilgrims, the Camino Portuguese hike from Tui to O Porriño is a gentle and scenic introduction to the Camino’s rhythm and offers peaceful walking through medieval streets, quiet forests, and small villages. Beginning in the charming town of Tui, you pass landmarks like the cathedral and cross into a mix of countryside and wooded paths. Near Orbenlle, the trail splits—you can take a shorter industrial path or follow a more scenic and recommended route along the river. The journey finishes in O Porriño, a welcoming town with beautiful architecture and plenty of places to rest. Overnight in Tui, after a short transfer.

Leaving O Porriño, after a short morning transfer, the route continues through a mix of urban outskirts and quiet countryside. The path climbs gently toward the village of Mos, where pilgrims often pause at the chapel of Santiaguiño before tackling the steeper ascent. From the top, the trail descends through forested paths and small hamlets, offering scenic views of the valley and glimpses of Redondela in the distance. The final stretch leads into the town itself, where the central and coastal Camino routes converge, making it a lively spot with plenty of pilgrim energy. Redondela’s charming streets and welcoming atmosphere make it a satisfying end to this stage.

A scenic and varied stage that blends forest paths, Roman roads, and coastal views. Leaving Redondela, the trail climbs steadily through quiet neighbourhoods and wooded hills, offering glimpses of the Vigo estuary. After reaching the coast again at the lovely town of Arcade, pilgrims cross the historic Ponte Sampaio bridge. The route then climbs again and winds through peaceful countryside and shady forests, with occasional chapels and pilgrim shrines along the way. You finish the day at the little church of Santa Marta in Vilaboa, and will be transferred to your accommodation.

After a short transfer, you can choose between the main road or a more tranquil riverside path through Tomeza to guide you to the lively city of Pontevedra, known for its charming old town, the Roman bridge of Ponte do Burgo and the scallop-shaped Church of the Pilgrim Virgin. Leaving the city, the path soon climbs uphill as it follows old Roman roads and rural lanes, gradually transitioning into green corridors lined with stone walls and shaded by trees. Your hike ends at the little village of San Amaro, from where you are transferred to your accommodation.

Short morning transfer to the trail and then a scenic, peaceful and reflective hike, winding mostly downhill through quiet countryside, mossy forests, and small Galician villages. A highlight is the optional detour to the waterfalls at Barosa. The day finishes in Caldas de Reis, a charming spa town known for its thermal springs and riverside setting. Many pilgrims enjoy dipping their feet in the warm waters – a simple but memorable reward after a day on the trail.

This short and gentle stage follows shaded woodland paths and leads through scenic countryside and quiet rural villages. Along the way, you’ll encounter charming churches – whose modest façades often hide rich histories dating back centuries. Rustic water mills nestled beside babbling brooks evoke the region’s agricultural past, while occasional cafés and roadside bars provide welcome opportunities to rest, refresh, and chat with fellow pilgrims. Finish your day at the small hamlet of San Miguel de Valga from where you transferred to your accommodation.

After a morning transfer to San Miguel de Valga, you follow the River Sar into Padrón, home to the Igrexa de Santiago and the legendary Pedrón stone, marking the spot where the boat carrying St James’ remains is said to have landed. From Padrón, you hike along quiet rural lanes and past historic churches, including Iria Flavia, another site deeply tied to the legend of Saint James. At the end of your hike at A Picaraña, you are transferred to your accommodation.

The final stage of the Camino Portuguese is both emotional and symbolic. After a short transfer, the walk begins again with quiet rural lanes that gradually shift from countryside to urban outskirts. Following a long but gentle uphill walk, the spires of Santiago’s cathedral suddenly come into view, at O Milladoiro. Here, pilgrims used to be humbled by their first glimpse of the cathedral, and they kneeled in reverence. From O Milladoiro the last few miles of the Camino lead you into the heart of the city, through bustling streets and historic gates. Reaching the Praza do Obradoiro and standing before the cathedral is a moment of reflection, joy, and accomplishment – a fitting end to your pilgrimage.

There are regular flights from Santiago Airport as well as bus and train services from Santiago to other Spanish cities and airports. Full details provided upon booking.