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Hotels along the Portuguese Camino de Santiago
Relax and enjoy basic, but comfortable lodgings with easy access to the Portuguese Way and nearby attractions.
Discover charming villages and Galician countryside on this 14-day self-guided pilgrimage
One of the best pilgrimage routes to Santiago to Compostela is the famous Caminho Português de Santiago, also known as the Portuguese Camino or the Portuguese Way.
Walk along the historic Portuguese Way from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and discover the charming villages and beautiful Galician countryside of northwestern Portugal and Spain.
Over two weeks, this “Camino Portugués” (Portuguese Way) itinerary offers the perfect route with shorter stages to allow for daily sightseeing.
Starting from Porto, one of Portugal’s most beloved cities, you’ll embark on the centuries-old Camino north to small towns like Fajozes, Arcos, and Rubiães before crossing the Minho River into Spain. As you make your way to Santiago de Compostela, you’ll visit Galician towns including Tui, Pontevedra, and Caldas de Reis.
Collect stamps in your Pilgrim Passport, trek beside fellow peregrinos, and feast on delicious regional cuisine. Book your two-week holiday now and complete the Portuguese Way Porto to Santiago tour!
Welcome to the UNESCO-protected city of Porto in northern Portugal. Transfer from the airport to your hotel in the heart of the city before taking the time to familiarize yourself with the neighborhood. Pick up your Pilgrim Passport, drink wine and dine on local fare, followed by an evening stroll along the Douro River.
Begin your pilgrimage from the Romanesque Porto Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments, to work your way out of the city and into the charming countryside.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before embarking on one of the shortest walking stages of the Portuguese Camino as you walk through peaceful forests of pine and eucalyptus trees.
Continue along the Portuguese Way covering a stretch of combined rural tracks and paved roads until you arrive in Barcelos. Just beyond the Cávado River, Barcelos offers much to be explored.
Following the Camino Portugues across pastoral landscapes in the interior of northern Portugal, you’ll finally reach Ponte de Lima, one of the country’s most important cities.
You’ll cover some challenging terrain today with a series of inclines, though you’ll have rewarding views of quaint chapels and historic monuments emblematic to the Camino de Santiago.
Following the Portuguese Way, you’ll finally cross into Spain and the country’s beautiful Galicia territory. The border is marked by the bridge you’ll traverse from Valença do Minho in Portugal to Tui.
Tui, the first town in Spain, marks the beginning of the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way and sees many pilgrims opt to walk this route starting from here. Make a point to explore some of the city’s more notable attractions, including the Tui Cathedral in San Fernando square, before setting off for O Porriño.
Challenge the legs with another day of climbs and descents as you work your way from O Porriño to Arcade. Posing more difficulty than previous days, this section of the Portuguese Way offers rewarding views of the Ria de Vigo as you near the small town of Redondela. Many pilgrims choose to stay here, however, with few pilgrim lodgings it’s best to continue a little further north to Arcade.
The Portuguese Way merges with the Portuguese Coastal Way (an alternative route along the coast) at Redondela, so it may come as no surprise that you’ll share the road with an increased number of peregrinos. Break up the 11-km day with a couple of highlights. It’s worth checking out the Roman bridge in Ponte Sampaio as well as making the ascent to A Canicouva.
Once in Pontevedra, be sure to visit La Peregrina Church, and dedicate a little time to wandering the historical quarter.
Today’s segment of the Camino is quite flat and leads you through pleasant bucolic scenery, a perfect counterbalance to the days’ prior.
On the way from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis, stop at the Natural Park of Rio Barosa to discover the reserve’s historic mills and cascading waterfalls, and then soothe tired muscles in a warming soak in Caldas de Reis’ thermal springs.
Today you’ll venture to legendary Padrón, thought to be the first piece of land spotted by the sailors
transporting the remains of St. James the Apostle. After checking into your hotel, discover more of Padrón’s history, including its fame as the birthplace of some of the country’s most popular Galician writers, like Rosalía de Castro.
Get an early start this morning to complete the last—and longest—stage of the Portuguese Way. Take in the Galician countryside before it transitions into the built-up sprawl of Santiago de Compostela and you end your pilgrimage in lively Praza do Obradoiro, the endpoint of all caminos. Celebrate with your fellow peregrinos and if you arrive on time, find your way to the Cathedral to join in the Pilgrim Mass before getting yourself to the Pilgrims’ Office to collect your Compostela (Pilgrim certificate of completion).
Note, there is the option of breaking up the 24.5 km into two parts with an additional stay in Teo, a halfway point.
Your Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage comes to a satisfying end. Complete any last-minute sightseeing, picking up any souvenirs and gifts, before making your way to your next destination.
This self-guided walking tour to Santiago de Compostela is always run as a private tour for your group only. The price always depends on the number of people sharing a room.
Prices below are per person:
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This tour is based in hotels and booked in advance for the entirety of the trip (not on a day-by-day basis). The hotels on this tour are 2 and 3-star hotels and offer modern conveniences that may include fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.
In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of $325USD to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up, where possible.
Relax and enjoy basic, but comfortable lodgings with easy access to the Portuguese Way and nearby attractions.
13 breakfasts and 10 dinners are included.
The accommodation for 13 days along the tour is included.
This tour includes luggage transfers only.
How hard is the Portuguese Way Porto to Santiago Tour?
We rate this tour as a 4/5. You will be walking up to 32 km daily without the resting days. This tour can be more difficult if attempted during the summer months, where daily temperatures can be very hot.
Do I need a Visa to travel to Spain and Portugal?
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
Are meals included on the Portuguese Way Porto to Santiago Tour?
13 breakfasts and 10 dinners are included.
What if I get tired during the trek?
If you feel that the itinerary is too strenuous for you, you can always add an additional resting day when booking your tour. Make sure to do that in advance, as changing the booking days for the accommodations that are already booked might not always be possible.
Do I need insurance?
Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
How do I get to Porto to start this tour?
Porto is a popular holiday destination in Europe, so the city can be reached by direct flight from many major European cities.
Where does the Portuguese Way Porto to Santiago Tour end?
The tour ends at Santiago de Compostela.
Do I need special vaccines to travel to Spain and Portugal?
Check with your family doctor.
Are there any travel restrictions for Spain and Portugal?
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
When is the best time to travel to Spain and Portugal for this tour?
The best time to travel to Northern Spain for this walking adventure is between May and September, though this tour can be completed year-round.
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We rate this tour as a 4/5. You will be walking up to 32 km daily without the resting days. This tour can be more difficult if attempted during the summer months, where daily temperatures can be very hot.
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