Portuguese Camino - Tui to Santiago

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Experience the humble beauty of the final stage of the Portuguese Camino from Tui to the cathedral in Santiago
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Monte Santiaguino where St James first preached in Iberia
    • Padron where the boat carrying St James mortal remains became shipwrecked
    • Arriving into Santiago and experiencing the satisfaction of reaching the end of the ‘Camino'
    • Enjoying a quieter pilgrimage route, following in the footsteps of Celtic, Roman and Christian wayfarers
    • Exploring the magnificent city of Santiago with its impressive architecture and cathedrals

What's this trip about?

    Experience the humble beauty of the final stage of the Portuguese Camino from Tui to the cathedral in Santiago

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Santiago

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Independent

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Tui

Make your own way to the historic city of Tui in Spain, on the border with Portugal. Connected to the Portuguese town of Valenca by a 19th Century bridge over the River Mino, Tui is a walled town with a compact historic centre. The Cathedral is a central focus of the city perched on the top of the hill at the top of the town. Visit the cathedral to stamp your pilgrim passport. Overnight in Tui.

Day 2 Walk to O Porrino along quiet country roads & woodland paths (5hrs, 17km/10.6mi)

Most of this first stage is on woodland paths that follow the lovely Louro River valley, then along the N550 to the historical centre of O Porriño, a town famous for its pink granite due to its proximity to the granite quarries. Essentially now a sprawling industrial ...

Day 3 Transfer to O Porrino, walk to Arcade on the coast (6-7hrs, 24km/15mi)

At 8:30am transfer back to O Porriño (included) to continue your walk. After a stage following and crossing the N550, ascend through mixed forest to Monte Cornedo and the Chans das Pipas plateau before walking down to the town of Redondela. From here you pass through tiny hamlets along a coastal inlet to reach Arcade. Overnight in Arcade.

meals : B,D

Day 4 A shorter walk to the old town of Pontevedra (3-4hrs, 12km/7.5mi)

You start the day by walking over the beautiful old bridge at Pontesampaio. From here there's a short uphill stretch following ancient stone paths before the path descends to the provincial capital of Pontevedra. There are some interesting sites to be explored here in...

Day 5 Walk to Caldas de Reis (6hrs, 21km/13.2mi)

Most of this stage is through woodland and countryside along gentle river valleys with virtually no climbing. Closer to Caldas de Reis the route crosses the N550 and follows it for short sections. Located between the Umia and Bermana rivers, the town of Caldas develop...

Day 6 Via the river valleys of Bermana and Valga to Padron (5hrs, 19km/11.5mi)

This is a beautiful walk through the Bermana river valley before the path drops down into the Valga valley. There are two short stages of main road: leaving Caldas and entering Padron. Padron is lovely, set on the banks of the Sar and Ulla rivers, with some St James relics to be seen at the Igrexa de Santiago (church). Overnight in Padron.

meals : B,D

Day 7 Final day's walk to Santiago (6-7hrs, 26km/16.3mi)

The final day takes you through pine, oak and eucalyptus wood, before a climb to reach Santiago de Compostela. Closer to the city the route follows some sections of main road. Overnight in Santiago.

meals : B

Day 8 Trip concludes

Trip arrangements conclude after breakfast. We can assist with booking an extra night or two if you'd like to stay longer in Santiago - please ask for our rates.

meals : B

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Requirements
GRADE 3 - Daily walks are between 12-26km on well marked trails over diverse terrain – from relatively flat to hilly. Route finding is reasonably straight forward following the yellow arrows and granite pillars (showing distance to Santiago), however you still need to be vigilant as markers from other trails such as the GR11 can be confusing (refer below for further details on self guided adventures). However our notes include hints and pointers to help you navigate the route. The route will inevitably cross main roads close to cities and towns, although the majority is on side roads and walking trails. The main areas to concentrate on route finding are arriving and leaving towns and cities. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. Daypack, wet weather gear, good walking boots / shoes, water bottle and sun protection. A comprehensive gear list is included in the pre-departure information provided on booking.,
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