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Portuguese Way - Section 4 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 127 km - From €560 -
From Porto to Tui

The Portuguese Way became very popular after the country gained its independence in the mid 12th century. Nowadays, some people claim the Portuguese Way offers one of the richest cultural and architectural heritages of the whole of the existing Caminos. The Portuguese way starts in Lisbon and crosses Lisboa, Alentejo and the Central and Northern regions of Portugal. It then enters Spain in Tui to continue North through Galicia and towards Santiago de Compostela!

Starting in Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage city, this 4th section of the Portuguese Way crosses Northern Portugal to end up in Tui, on the other side of the border, in Galicia, Spain. From the entire city of Porto itself to the famous ceramics of Barcelos, from the flat landscape of the Portuguese Atlantic coast to the greener hills of Northern Portugal and Galicia, not to forget the numerous wonderfully decorated Baroque churches all along the way, this stretch of the Portuguese Way has plenty to offer! Moreover, the mostly flat landscape and reasonable long daily walks make it accessible to anyone with an average level of fitness!

Portuguese Way - Section 4 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 127 km - From €560 -
From Porto to Tui

Day 1 : Porto
Day 2 : Porto to Fajozes (25km)
Day 3 : Fajozes to Arcos (11km)
Day 4 : Arcos to Barcelos (20km)
Day 5 : Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (33km)
Day 6 : Ponte de Lima to Sao Pedro de Rubiaes (18km)
Day 7 : Sao Pedro de Rubiaes to Tui (20km)
Day 8 : Tui, end of the walking holiday

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DAY BY DAY

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DAY 1 – Porto The entire old city of Porto was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1996 and there is plenty to do and see in here indeed. Set on the bank of the Douro river and near the Atlantic Ocean, the city is also internationally known for its famous Port wine. And there are plenty of terraces and restaurants in Porto to enjoy it! Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities     DAY 2 – Porto to Fajozes (5h45, 25km, +250m -150m) The mainly flat terrain makes this first walking day an easy start. There are numerous old and interesting churches along the Camino or nearby, such as the twelfth century monastery Mosteiro Leca do Balio. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals:Half Board DAY 3 – Fajozes to Arcos (6h15, 11km, +50m -50m) From Fajolez the Camino starts to head North East, gradually getting away from the coastline. A few kilometres after leaving Fajolez, we cross the beautiful medieval Dom Zameiro bridge. The first woodlands of this section also appear here, with pine and eucaliptus trees providing shade from the sun. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 4 – Arcos to Barcelos (3h45, 20km, +50m -300m) Today is an enjoyable and short enough walk as we leave Arcos to reach the lively market town of Barcelos. Gently undulated woodlands and charming villages alternate on today's route and we then have the option to visit the Chapel of Santa de Franqueira, perched at 290m and to enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the hill. Further on, we cross one of the many well preserved medieval bridges of the Camino and soon we enter Barcelos and its attractive main square. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board

DAY 5 – Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (8h15, 33km, +220m -220m) As we leave Barcelos, we start to feel Galicia approaching. Indeed, the landscape begins to change, becoming both hillier and greener, offering some nice views all day long. This day is the hardest of the section as there are not so many towns nor villages along the Camino and few steep uphill bits but it is also the most beautiful one! Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 6 – Ponte de Lima to Sao Pedro de Rubiaes (4h45, 18km, +450m -250m) As for the previous day, there is a good deal of ascent today along the Camino, with its culminated point at Alto da Portela Grande (alt. 410m). There are also numerous chapels and wayside crosses where pilgrims to Santiago have placed stones to mark their passage. Town: ATM, Shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 7 – Sao Pedro de Rubiaes to Tui (5h, 20km, +150m, -250m) Today is a special day as we start the walk in Portugal, and end it up in Galicia, in Spain! The landscape here is very like the rest of Galicia: green and hilly. So it is no surprise we start by walking down towards Rio Coura before starting a long climb up to Alto Sao Bento da Porta Aberta. Then, it is a steep descent to Fontoura before continuing towards Rio Minho, natural and modern border between the two countries. We then head towards Tui, the last stop over of this section. Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meals: Half Board DAY 8 – Tui After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Town: ATM, Internet, shops, all facilities Meal: Breakfast

WEATHER

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Portuguese Way - Section 4 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 127 km - From €560 -
From Porto to Tui

FLY IN AND OUT

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It is best to fly to Lisbon or Porto (In Portugal) or Vigo (In Spain).

 1)    FLY IN

• To Porto

With several companies :
- Ryanair : direct flight to Porto from several cities in the UK and Dublin.
- Have a look at the other companies : www.ana.pt

• To Vigo
  

With several companies :
- From main cities in the UK & Dublin
- More details : www.aena.es

 2)    FLY OUT

See above.

GETTING AROUND

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1)    GETTING THERE

• From Porto airport

By Subway :
- Linea violete
- More infos : www.metrodoporto.pt

By urban bus :
- More infos : www.stcp.pt

• From Vigo Airport

First, shuttle bus to Vigo bus station.

Then, bus to Porto city centre :
- 1 hour journey
- 4 departures a day on weekdays
- See timetable : www.autna.com

2)   GETTING BACK

• To Porto Airport

Bus from Tui to Vigo bus station
- Regular departures
- 30 min. journey
- See timetables : www.ylogico.com

Then, direct bus to Porto Airport :
-  45min journey
- Several departures a day
- See timetable : www.autna.com

• To Vigo Airport

First, Bus from Tui to Vigo bus station :
- Regular departures
- 30 min. journey
- See timetables : www.ylogico.com

Then, urban bus (C9a route) to Vigo Airport :
- 20 min. journey
- See timetable : www.vitrasa.es

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLIGHTS

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• see our Flight Search Map

• www.skyscanner.net

Searches most Airlines for best available connections and prices

• www.spanish-airport-guide.com

Portuguese Way - Section 4 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 127 km - From €560 -
From Porto to Tui

HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

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Our accommodation is selected based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price and character. We always try to book accommodation that is both on/near the Camino and also close to the historical quarter or centre of the town/city. This is facilitated by the fact that the Camino usually goes through the heart of each town and/or city.

In larger towns, which are usually at the beginning and end of each section, we book hotels of a 3* standard. In smaller towns/villages/hamlets in between the larger towns, we choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. However, there could be some exceptions to this rule, for example, in some small villages, our selection depends on local infrastructure and it may happen that the only possibility is a non-rated guesthouse. This does not mean it is not up to our standards only that it does not have an official classification, which is usually due to the rural and remote nature of parts of the Camino.

Given the reasons stated above, we do believe that a 2* hotel located in the historical centre is a better choice than a 3* hotel located in the outskirts of the town at a distance from the Camino. If our first choice is not available, we will use another accommodation of the same standard and price. If there is no such accommodation available, we may contact you to offer either an upgrade at a premium, or a downgrade with a refund, again based on local infrastructure in each area.

We are determined in our motto: to provide our customers with the best available on the Camino.

Portuguese Way - Section 4 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 127 km - From €560 -
From Porto to Tui

Portuguese Way - Section 4 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 127 km - From €560 -
From Porto to Tui

 

 

LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

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	Base Price (€)	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room	Solo Departure
	High Season Apr, May, Jun, Sep	750	909	1030
	Mid Season Jul, Aug, Oct	680	816	932
	Low Season Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec	560	673	812

 

Options	Picnic Lunches	€60 (per person)	Includes all walking days
	Airport Transfer 2 - 8 people	€10 (per person)	Transport to Porto from Porto Airport For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

	Extra nights (€) Porto /  Tui	Double/Twin Room (pps)	Single Room
	2* Hotel B&B	44	60
	3* Hotel B&B	65	95

Special rates for group of 6+

INCLUDED Luggage transferred from hotel to hotel Rooms en-suite Half Board during the hike Detailed Walking Notes Map Pilgrim passport

NOT INCLUDED Flights Insurance (recommended) Drinks Dinner first and last nights Transfer from/to airport

 

If you have any questions about prices, please consult our FAQ's or Contact us.