Portuguese Camino
Embrace the challenge and fulfillment of this coastal Camino
Challenge yourself to a journey from pretty Porto to the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on a 10-day alternative coastal Camino trail. This Portuguese Camino trail passes through coastal Baiona, Vigo and Redondela, and joins the pilgrim route onwards to Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padron, finishing in Santiago de Compostela. You’ll embark on a journey through the countryside in mostly north-western Spain, retracing the ‘Way of Saint James’, trekking past the Bay of Vigo and visiting old churches and quaint villages. As one of the three most important Christian pilgrimages, you’ll take part in a powerful journey through some idyllic landscapes and beautiful towns.
What's included
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
- Porto - Pilgrim passport collection
- Redondela - Seafood tasting
- Wine tasting in local bodega or vinoteca
Optional extras
- Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR10
- Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
- Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR10
- Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
- Porto - Port Wine Tasting - EUR10
- Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
- Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - Free
- Santiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
4.9
198 reviewsStart: Porto, Portugal
End: Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Duration
- 10 days
- Group size
- 1 to 12
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
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- Walking & trekking
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Why you'll love this trip
- Journey this mostly coastal walk to Santiago de Compostela – a lesser-known trail with fewer pilgrims along the way.
- Feast on some of the best Spanish seafood and Albarino wine in Arcade, on a substantial lunch stop on the way to Pontevedra.
- Trek a fair distance each day, but be able to relax along the way, with a dedicated rest day in seaside Vigo.
- Take a load off – literally! Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation each day, meaning you’ll only have to carry a day pack, and your luggage will be waiting at your hotel.
- Visit one of the local wineries in the region of Caldas de Rei and have the opportunity to soak in the renowned hot springs in the area.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
Itinerary
Ola! Welcome to Portugal. Your Camino adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 or 7 pm (please check welcome note at hotel lobby for details). As this trip spends very little time in Porto, we recommend you arrive a day or two before your trip if you want to experience all the city has to offer. Stretching along the banks of the River Douro, Porto is one of Portugal's most romantic cities, known for majestic bridges, medieval riverside district with its cobbled streets, merchants’ houses and cafes. After your meeting, your group might like to get together and head riverside to find a delicious dinner.
- Hotel (1 night)
There are no meals included on this day.
- Porto - Pilgrim passport collection
- Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR10
- Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
- Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR10
- Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
- Porto - Port Wine Tasting - EUR10
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
This morning, transfer to Oia and begin your Camino. This walk you’re embarking on makes up the final section of the Portuguese Coastal Walk, and most of your time is actually spent in north-western Spain around 20 kilometres from the Portuguese border. Oia is a small coastal town and marks the beginning of your walk. Take the 19-kilometre journey to seaside Baiona. Once arrived, you can stroll along the port, visit the impressive Monte Real fortress and taste the best of the Rias Biaxas seafood and white wine, before you start your journey to Santiago de Compostela tomorrow.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 21 km (13mi) with 450metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 6.30hrs to complete.
This morning, hug the coastline from Baiona to Nigran on your way to the city of Vigo. With your trail along the water, pass by beautiful seascapes of the magnificent Bay of Vigo, with the acclaimed Illas Cies natural park on the horizon. These rugged islands form a main focal point of the bay. If you do happen to be walking on a hot day, why not cool off with a swim at Praia De Samil beach in Navia? Arrive in Vigo in the late afternoon, ready for a leisure day tomorrow.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 20 km (12.5mi) with 400metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 6 hours to complete.
Today is free for you to do as you please in Vigo. Vigo is a city cradled by the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, flourishing from a humble fishing village into this region’s most populated city. Perhaps pack a picnic and stroll around parquet Monte del Castro, or head in town and enjoy some local seafood, like oysters, gambas, lubinas and more. If you’re feeling more active, stroll to the Castro Fortress – a defence system built in 1665 in an attempt to protect the city from attacks from the British navy allies of Portugal. Now, the fortress is more so ruins, and is a perfect place to walk around the gardens and admire the surrounding views. In the evening, be sure to get a group together and head to dinner. Your leader will be able to provide all the recommendations you need!
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
This morning, continue the Camino on your way to Redondela. You will continue to follow the coastline and see the Bay of Vigo from different angles. As this is a shorter walking day, feel free to take in all of your surroundings and relax into the journey. Along the way, let your leader guide you through delicious seafood tasting before heading to Redondela for the evening. This city, at the upper end of the Bay of Vigo, is where you will finish your coastal walk, and will join the original Portuguese Camino trail.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Redondela - Seafood tasting
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 17 km (10.5mi) with 500metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 4.30hrs hours to complete.
Today is your last day along the coast, so do make the most of the seaside. On your way, you’ll stop by the fishing village of Arcade and enjoy a relaxed seafood lunch and a glass of locally grown Albarino (at your own expense). Continue for about another 3 hours on your hike into Pontevedra. It will be mid-afternoon by the time you arrive, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore the old town with its many Romanesque churches and quaint granite squares.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 21 km (13mi) with 650metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 6 hours to complete.
Head inland today, passing by beautiful chestnut groves and pine and eucalyptus woods on your way to Caldas de Rei. On your journey, you’ll visit the village of Ponte Cabras, and will have the chance to see the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba. Continue on your way past Lombo da Maceira with a statue of Saint James and the hamlet of Tivo with its fountain and public washing bath. Arrive in Caldas de Reis and enjoy an included visit to one of the nearby wineries to learn about the history of wine in this region.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Wine tasting in local bodega or vinoteca
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 24 km (15mi) with 530metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 7 hours to complete.
From Caldas de Reis you will cross the river Umia and find the hot springs that have given the town its name since Roman times. The trail today takes you through forests and gradually climbs to the village of Santa Marina. After stopping and looking around, continue on the trail through pine forests to tonight’s stop: the town of Padron.
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 24 km (15mi) with 600metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 7.30 hours to complete.
Today is your final day of walking and a longer journey, taking you through small villages and on to the historical sanctuary of A Escravitude. Keep an eye out for the ruins of Castro Lupario fort on a nearby hilltop. Make your way towards Agro dos Monteiros, catching a glimpse of the spires of the cathedral and passing the ruins of the castle of A Rocha Vella. As you come to the end of the final leg, you’ll walk through the town to the magnificent Plaza del Obradoiro and then to the gates of the marvellous Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. You’ve made it! Be sure to receive your Compostela certificate for your journey. After you’ve rested and freshened up, take the time to wander around the historic quarter of the city and get your group together for dinner. It’s definitely time for celebration!
- Hotel (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Your hiking distance today will be approximately 26 km (16mi) with 930metres of elevation gain, and may take up to 8 hours to complete.
With no walks or activities planned for today, you’re free to leave your accommodation at any time. If you wish to spend more time in Santiago de Compostela, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
- Breakfast
- Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
- Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - Free
- Santiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
Inclusions and activities
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Private minivan, Taxi, Walking
Hotel (9 nights)
- Porto - Pilgrim passport collection
- Redondela - Seafood tasting
- Wine tasting in local bodega or vinoteca
- Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR10
- Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
- Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR10
- Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
- Porto - Port Wine Tasting - EUR10
- Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
- Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - Free
- Santiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
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Before you book you should know
- This is a walking trip. You need to be in good health to complete the walks. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
- There are sections on the walk where it will not be possible to call in a taxi or any other transport.
- Your main luggage will be transported between stops, but you will still carry a daypack with the essentials, such as water, snacks, a raincoat and so on.
- The diversity of the seasons here makes for incredible scenery, but the weather in this region can be unpredictable. It’s best to wear layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day.
- While this route is called Portuguese Camino, most of the walking is done on the Spanish territory.
- We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage at times, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
We've sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Europe may be different to the standards you are used to. Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges and in particular destinations, rooms may be rather small.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
TWIN SHARE
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin-share basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite (even when you book single room supplement).
CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
Hotel WOT Porto
Rua da Conceição 80
Porto
4050-214
PORTUGAL
Instructions
If you're coming from the airport, you can take the metro from the airport station (Aeroporto) to Trindade station.Trindade Metro Station and Aliados Station are a mere 8 minutes' walk from the hotel.
If you are coming by train, the São Bento Railway Station is just a 10-minute stroll away
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and subject to availability at the time of booking.
2. We will transport your luggage between hotels, but you are only allowed one bag/suitcase of maximum weight 18kg. No items should be strapped to your luggage, such as shoes, walking poles, etc. Transport of any extra luggage will incur a small fee charged at the Welcome Meeting.
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