Camino de Santiago – The Portuguese Way | Independent Walking Package | 8 Days

DAY 1:                                                SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA – TUI

Make your own way to Tui. This city is famous for its historical and artistic legacy. We highly suggest visiting the Old Town, the Cathedral and the International Bridge, that connects Spain and Portugal. Overnight in Tui.

DAY 2:                                                TUI – PORRINO

(16.1 km, approximately 4 hours, Difficulty level: medium)

You will have to take your luggage to the lobby of your hotel/pension before 08:00 am. Breakfast at your hotel. This stage is one of the most challenging yet most scenic of the journey. We cross the Miño River and ascend to Ribadelouro. The route may feel longer due to its paved and urban sections, but for those seeking a more natural path, an alternative route through the As Gándaras Natural Park is available and well signposted. Overnight in Porrino. (B)

DAY 3:                                                PORRINO – REDONDELA

(15.5 km, approximately 4 hours, Difficulty level: medium)

You will have to take your luggage to the lobby of your hotel/pension before 08:00 am. Breakfast at your hotel. The climbs on today’s stage can be demanding, but the stunning scenery makes the effort worthwhile. Upon reaching the charming town of Mons, we begin the ascent to Alto de Inxertado, followed by a pleasant descent into Redondela. Overnight in Redondela. (B)

DAY 4:                                                REDONDELA – PONTEVEDRA

(19.6 km, approximately 5 hours, Difficulty level: medium)

You will have to take your luggage to the lobby of your hotel/pension before 08:00 am. Breakfast at your hotel. Today’s stage leads through Setefontes and Arcade, renowned for its oysters. We’ll pass along the Ría de Vigo and through lush forests before crossing the historic Puente de Sampaio en route to Pontevedra. Overnight in Pontevedra. (B)

DAY 5:                                                PONTEVEDRA – CALDAS DE REIS

(21.1 km, approximately 5 hours, Difficulty level: low)

You will have to take your luggage to the lobby of your hotel/pension before 08:00 am. Breakfast at your hotel. Today’s stage offers a calm and pleasant walk with gentle, mostly flat terrain. Along the way to Caldas de Reis, we’ll pass through several charming villages. Overnight in Caldas de Reis. (B)

DAY 6:                                                CALDAS DE REIS – PADRON

(18.5 km, approximately 4 hours, Difficulty level: low)

You will have to take your luggage to the lobby of your hotel/pension before 08:00 am. Breakfast at your hotel. Today’s stage showcases some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Way, passing vineyards, colourful fields, the Bermaña Valley, and chestnut and eucalyptus forests, highlighting Galicia’s agricultural charm. We finish the day in Padrón. Overnight in Padron. (B)

DAY 7:                                                PADRON – SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

(24.3 km, approximately 6 hours, Difficulty level: low)

You will have to take your luggage to the lobby of your hotel/pension before 08:00 am. Breakfast at your hotel. Today marks the final stage of our Way. Following parts of the N-550 and the railway, we first reach Iria Flavia, then continue to O Milladoiro. As the cathedral towers of Santiago come into view, we experience the excitement of arrival mixed with the bittersweet feeling of concluding this unforgettable journey. Overnight in Santiago de Compostela. (B)

DAY 8:                                                 SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

After breakfast, end of our services. (B)

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

TUI: H. Colon Tuy, or La Sigrina Hostal, or H. A Torre do Xudeo, or H. Villa Blanca

O PORRIÑO: H. Azul, or Hostal Louro

REDONDELA/CESANTES: Apartamentos Alvear Suite, or H. Antolin

PONTEVEDRA: H. Galicia Palace, or H. Rias Bajas, or H. Virgen del Camino, or H. Room, or H. Alda Estación Pontevedra, or H. Boa Vila, or H. Avenida

CALDAS DE REIS: H. Pousada Real, or Aires do Umia, or H. O Cruceiro, or H. Roquiño, or Estrella do Camiño, or Casa Herreria, or Pension Bo Camiño

PADRON: H. Monumento Pazo de Lestrove, or Casa Antiga do Monte, or H. Rosalia, or H. Chef Rivera

SANTIAGO: H.A. Tafona do Peregrino, or H. Gelmirez, or H. Lux Santiago, or H. Pazo de Altamira, or H. Real, or H. Compostela, or H. Boutique Capitol, or Alameda Rooms, or Alda San Carlos, or Alda Avenida, or H. Virxe da Cerca, or H. Praza Obradoiro

INCLUDES:

• 7 nights’ accommodation in a combination of hotels (1-4 stars), rural homes, hostels or boutique or charming accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Luggage transportation between the towns (maximum 20kgs, 1 piece per person)
• 24 hour telephone emergency line
• Route map, and pilgrim’s passport
• Guided tour of Santiago with official local Guide
• Galician cheese tasting in Santiago de Compostela
• Pilgrim Scallop

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Option to upgrade to half board is available at an additional cost and must be requested at time of booking.

THINGS TO NOTE:

• With the assistance of VPT you will be able to live this experience: St. James Way on your own and with complete independence.
• We will organize all the details so you can enjoy your way with no worries at all.
• We will be at your entire disposal to assist you before and during the Way.
• At your arrival you will receive all the necessary information and the pilgrim’s kit: routes map, Pilgrim’s Passport, and Vieira.