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Follow The Camino | walk activity
'Galician lush nature on the approach to Santiago'
Portuguese Way - Section 5
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela
Follow The Camino | Walking activity

Trip ID :

- Follow The Camino | Walking activity
- 115 km
- 8 Days/7 Nights
- From €560
- Self Guided
- Cultural (UNESCO)

Portuguese Way - Section 5 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 115 km - From €560 -
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela

This Walking Holiday explores the Camino Portugues / Portuguese Way, following the iconic Camino de Santiago de Compostela, the famous Way of Saint James.

This Camino, which was used by Queen Isabel of Portugal in the 13th Century, heads north following the Atlantic coast of Portugal & Spain. The Camino Portugues gently winds along ancient tracks & paths, running through woodlands, villages, farmlands & historic towns.

Everyday, during the walk, you are guaranteed a high level of comfort and gastronomy. This section requires a reasonable level of fitness. However, it’s a highly rewarding walk that includes numerous cultural highlights.

Follow The Camino | Walking activity

Portuguese Way - Section 5 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 115 km - From €560 -
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela

Day 1 : Tui
Day 2 : Tui to O Porriño (16km)
Day 3 : O Porriño to Arcade (22km)
Day 4 : Arcade to Pontevedra (11km)
Day 5 : Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (24km)
Day 6 : Caldas de Reis to Padrón (18km)
Day 7 : Padrón to Santiago (24km)
Day 8 : Santiago de Compostela, end of the walking holiday


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DAY BY DAY

DAY 1 – Tui
You will be booked in a hotel in the heart of Tui. The rooms are en-suite.
Take a walk through the picturesque streets of this town, then as you approach the Plaza de San Fernando, the silhouette of the west-facing facade of the 12th-century cathedral will leave you breathless.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: B&B




DAY 2 – From Tui to O Porriño (16km 4h +90m -80m)
From Tui's old port the Camino winds its way up to the old town, following the so-called Camino da Barca. Then through the Tunel das Monxas, the Camino enters a very steep section and leads to the evocative bridge of San Telmo. From there, travelling over a less abrupt terrain, we come to the town of O Porrino.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board



 

DAY 3 – From O Porriño to Arcade (22km 5h30 +310m -300m)
The terrain becomes easier as we cross the Louro valley. Keeping the valley to the east, after a gentle climb you arrive at the chapel of Santiaguino de Antas; a pleasant place to take a rest. We now enter a wide expanse of woodland. Surrounded by pine trees, the Camino starts its descent through the hamlet of Setefontes and comes to Arcade.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 4 – From Arcade to Pontevedra (11km 3h +100m -180m)
Reaching the historic site of Ponte Sampaio, the Camino crosses the Verdugo River. During the War of Independence, Napoleon's army suffered one of its greatest defeats in Galicia at this bridge. Heading up a cobbled footpath we come to the 13th century church of Santa Maria. Views of the Bay of Vigo are stunning!




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board

DAY 5 – From Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (24km 6h +110m -100m)
Passing chestnut groves, the Camino leaves Pontevedra and runs parallel to the railway for a while. After passing through the hamlet of Ponte Cabras, we encounter the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine and eucalyptus trees. Emerging from the dense woods of Lombo da Maceira, you'll see a statue of Saint James the pilgrim, his cane pointing the way to proceed. The lovely village of Tibo, with its fountain, public washing place and stone cross, bring us to Caldas do Rei.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board




DAY 6 – From Caldas de Reis to Padrón (18km 4h30 +120m -100m)
Exiting the town, we take a bridge over the river Umia that leads us to a fountain of hot spring water that had lent the town its name since Roman times. Entering the woods once more, the Camino make its way gently uphill to the hamlet of Santa Marina. Going downhill, we then cross the river Fontenlo. Finally, following a Camino lined with pine trees, we catch up again with the river as we arrive in Padron.
Padron is famous for being the first land sighted by the ship bearing the body of Saint James.





Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: B&B



DAY 7 – From Padrón to Santiago (24km 6h +310m -60m)
The Camino passes through many small villages and hamlets before arriving at the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitude. On a hilltop to the left stands the mysterious, abandoned ruins of the hillfort Castro Lupario, and couple of kilometres later, we come to the oldest wayside crosses in Galicia. As we near Agro dos Monteiros, it is now possible to see the towers of the cathedral. Finally the Camino passes by the ruins of a castle known as A Rocha Vella, before entering the city of the Apostle.




Town: Internet, ATM, shops, all facilities.
Meal: Half Board

 

 

DAY 8 – Santiago de Compostela
(more info on Santiago) 

If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you:

- Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre (read more)

- Continue with us along the wild "Camino Fisterra" (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the 2* hotel in the light house!

- or take a bus to Fisterra. (Bus to fisterra: 9am, 10am, bus back in Santiago 16:45 & 19:00. takes 3hours)

- Visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Ask us for more information.

After breakfast we bid you farewell.





Meal: B&B

 

WEATHER

 

Portuguese Way - Section 5 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 115 km - From €560 -
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela

 FLY IN AND OUT

 

It is best to fly to Santiago de Compostela.

1)    FLY IN
  • To Santiago airport

See with Ryanair, Iberia and Aer Lingus for flights from the UK :
- Ryanair : direct flights from Stansted, Nottingham East Midlands and Liverpool
- Aer Lingus : flights from Dublin.

Great choice of connections with Iberia and Spanair from: Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.

2)    FLY OUT

See above.

 

GETTING AROUND



1)    GETTING THERE
  • From Santiago airport

By buses : First bus 1, then bus 2

Bus 1 : From Santiago airport to Vigo :
- 1 hour journey
- See timetables : www.monbus.es (look for "Horarios on the left)

Bus 2 : From Vigo to Tui :
- 30mins journey
- Several buses a day, until late
- See timetables : www.autna.com

2)   GETTING BACK
  • To Santiago airport

By bus :
- Regular shuttle buses
- Departures from the city center
- 20mins journey

 

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Portuguese Way - Section 5 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 115 km - From €560 -
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela


HOTEL AND GUESTHOUSE GRADES - HOW WE CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION

 

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 5 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 115 km - From €560 -
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela


















Portuguese Way - Section 5 - 8 Days/7 Nights - 115 km - From €560 -
From Tui to Santiago de Compostela

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LIST OF PRICES AND OPTIONS

 

 

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

€60

(per person)

Transport to Tui from Porto Airport

For information on transfers for more passengers or from other airports, please ask us.

 

 

Extra nights (€)

Porto / Tui / Santiago

Double/Twin Room (pps)

Single Room

2* Hotel B&B

 44 60
3* Hotel B&B 65 95

5* Hotel Parador B&B

€145 or

upgrade last night + €110

€205 or

upgrade last night + €110

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.

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