Camino Portugues Spiritual Variant Pilgrimage

Make your way to Tui, a city is characterized by its historical-artistic complex. It is recommended to visit the historic old town and the cathedral. Also, the international bridge, which connects Spain and Portugal. You can also use the day to visit Valença do Minho (there is an open-air market on Wednesdays).

This walk is probably one of the most difficult but also one of the most beautiful of the entire Camino Portugues. You will cross the Miño River and ascend to Ribadelouro. It may take some time as a large part of the itinerary goes through asphalt and urban areas, but pilgrims who want a more natural environment have been given an alternative that crosses the As Gándaras Natural Park to O Porriño. This alternative is also well marked.

The climbs of this stage are difficult, but the beautiful views from above reward the effort. As soon as you reach the charming city of Mos, we find the first climb to the Alto de Inxertado. As soon as this is overcome, begin a gentle descent towards Redondela.

Start the stage towards Setefontes and Arcade (famous for its oysters). Accompanied by the Vigo estuary, you’ll cross lush forests until you reach the historic bridge “Puente de Sampaio” towards Pontevedra.

Starting at the Peregrina Square, in Pontevedra, the route runs through the landscapes of the O Salnes region, passing through the town of Poio with its old monastery and the beautiful coastal town of Combarro. The destination of the stage is the amazing Monastery of Armenteira, a construction steeped in history since the 12th century.

The stage of the sixth day begins by going through the "Ruta da Pedra e da Auga", a path that borders the small Armenteira river, framed by exuberant vegetation and peaceful and picturesque corners. You will continue heading north through Ribadumia and Pontearnelas, to reach the coast in Vilanova de Arousa.

In the last stage, from Vilanova to Padrón, you will do the maritime route itself, the Traslatio. After setting sail from Vilanova de Arousa, you will go up the Arousa estuary until you reach the mouth of the Ulla River and navigate its last stretch to Pontecesures. Along the way you can go through the only fluvial maritime Via Crucis in the world, 17 crosses that mark the route of the Apostle. Once you have docked again on land, you will have a couple of kilometers to walk to Padrón.

The last stage of the Camino Portugues. You will cross the N -550 road several times and be guided by the railway line. You first hike towards Iria Flavia and then begin an ascent to “O Milladoiro” to finally see the towers of the cathedral as you approach Santiago. Here the desire to arrive is combined with the pain of parting, that this unique experience is over.

Buen Camino & see you soon.