Portuguese Camino Walking Guided Group
Guided Walking Group Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago de Compostela
The Portuguese Camino is the second most famous Pilgrim´s Way after the French Camino. Were you to walk the full Portuguese Camino you would start in Lisbon and travel north until you reached the city of Santiago de Compostela. This trip is the last week of the Portuguese Camino starting in the Spanish border town of Tui. You will come across fellow pilgrims traveling the same route as you, but it will wont feel as busy as the French Camino. This journey will take you through the heart of Galicia, rich in local culture, food and traditions. The countryside is lovely, the villages and towns are gorgeous and the food is fabulous. You will enjoy every minute of this trip. This guided trip offers you the peace of mind of having guaranteed pre-booked good quality bed and breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. Your luggage will be waiting for you at your hotel at the end of each walking day. Your experienced bilingual guide will accompany you for the whole trip leading you and briefing you on the ways of The Camino and the history and local customs of this very unspoilt part of Spain.
Day 1: Arrival Tui
Arrival at the Galician town of Tui. This pretty border town looks back across the river to the Portuguese border town of Valenca. Walk across the bridge to Portugal and then back again into Spain across this border free landmark between the two countries. A must see is the wonderful Cathedral – where better to collect your first pilgrim´s stamp. The group will meet up with their guide for the week at the hotel reception at an agreed time and head off together for the Welcome Dinner, to get to know each other and be briefed on the tour that awaits. This will also be our opportunity to walk around town and get our first stamps on our Pilgrims passport.
Nearest airports to Tui are Vigo (25km), Santiago de Compostella (124km) and Oporto (119km). You can also take a direct train from Madrid to Guillarei (3.7km).
Day 2: Tui-O Porriño (18.7 km)
First day of walking. Walking to the town of Porriño passing through the pretty little villages of A Picoña, Ribadelouro and Orbenlle. This stage follows the scenic River Louro through picturesque woodland to Obenlle where you continue walking alongside the river to O Porriño. You will overnight in O Porriño, which has a lovely old town with pink granite architecture.
Day 3: O Porriño – Redondela (15.2 km).
Today you will pass through the villages of Mos, Santiaguiño and a downhill walk through fields and grapefvines to the lovely town of Redondela often referred to as the town of the viaducts. Redondela is also well know for its cuttlefish (calamari) which your guide will introduce you to during your evening meal.
Day 4: Redondela – Pontevedra (18.2 km).
Walking through the villages of Cesantes, Arcade before arriving at Pontevedra with its´ ancient churches, wonderful architecture and cafes. You have two hills today (not very steep 100m ascent each one). In the evening you can enjoy tapas and soak up the atmosphere in one of its´charming squares.
Day 5: Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (23 km)
You will be walking along country lanes and bridlepaths, over streams and through woodland today. You will pass through the villages of Alba, A Cancela, A Seca, Briallos before arriving at the bustling little town of Caldas de Rey. You will find yourself walking along the Via Romano XIX. Caldas del Rey is a thermal spa-town dating back to the Roman times when it was known as Aquis Celenis.
Day 6: Caldas de Reis – Padron (19 km)
Today you will pass through the villages of Carracedo, Casalderrique, Cernadas, O Pino, San Miguel de Valga and Pontecesures before arriving at Padron. You will walk along small roads and woodland paths through small valleys before joining the River Sar which takes you to the town of Padron. You should try the famous Padron peppers whilst you are here which will still be in season.
Day 7: Padron-Santiago (25km)
Last stretch today through the villages of Iria Flavi, A Escravitude, A Picrañana, Osebe, and Milladoiro before arrving at the Plaza de Obradoiro in front of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Then it is off to get your certificate (Compostelana) from the Pilgrim´s Office. You are then free to expore the incredible sites of the UNESCO World Heritage old town. In the evening enjoy a celebratory meal with your fellow walkers and guide.
Dates 2025:
5th to 11th October 2025
Prices (per person):
- Sharing a double/twin room: from €1,210
- Single Supplement: €270
What's included:
- 7 nights Bed and Breakfast in good accommodation (mainly 3* hotels) on the Camino itself with en-suite facilities
- Local experienced English and Spanish speaking guide throughout
- Luggage transfers
- Pilgrim Passport
- 3 course Welcome Dinner with drinks on first night
- 3 course Celebration Dinner with drinks on final night
Optional:
- Transfers from and to airports (service and prices available on demand).
- Additional nights in Santiago de Compostela
