7-Day / 6-Night Gentle

From your point of arrival, use the public transport information we provide to make the journey to the lively city of Pontevedra, known for its charming old town, the Roman bridge of Ponte do Burgo and the famous scallop-shaped Church of the Pilgrim Virgin.

Start your Camino from the scallop-shaped Church of the Pilgrim Virgin in Pontevedra’s charming old town, and then cross the Roman Ponte do Burgo. Leaving Pontevedra, the Camino 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 Milladoiro. Here, pilgrims used to be humbled by their first glimpse of the cathedral and they kneeled in reverence. From 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.