We will begin our Camino journey in the beautiful city of Porto, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This first day in Porto is a chance for you to take a break and recover from your long journey to Portugal. 

This allows you time to explore this lively city with its impressive medieval old town, baroque churches, and numerous restaurants. Porto is well-known for producing the world-famous port wine, and you can take advantage of your time here to sample some of its vintage varieties. 

Stroll through the narrow, cobblestoned streets of the Ribeira district, and later enjoy a delicious dinner accompanied by some of the finest port wines.

Night in Porto

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Lunch and Dinner on own

We have a short and sweet day planned to get our bodies moving. Our first step is to take the bus to Matosinhos to the outskirts of Porto. From there, we will reach the coast and start our Camino walk. 

Today's walk will be along the coastline, where we will pass through fishing villages, forts, and chapels. We will also get to enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches.

Night in Labruge

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today will be another short day and another day of following the coastline along a boardwalk. We will pass the prehistoric Castro of San Paio and make our way to Povoa de Varzim. 

Once rested in Vila do Conde, you will have the option to walk up to the Convento de Santa Clara to discover the best views of the town and the surrounding coast and explore its medieval district.

Night in Labruge

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Lunch and Dinner on own

We will have a nice flat day as we hug the coastline and enjoy the ocean views along with its nice breeze. A good part of the day will be on boardwalks and small paths. We will cross the iron bridge over the Cavadoy river before arriving in the city of Esposende.

Night in Esposende

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today we will continue our Camino coastal walk from Esposende. The route will take us through serene country lanes along with pleasant woodland paths and river crossings. Upon arriving at Viana, we can indulge ourselves in the local cuisine, explore the historic center of the town, and take a funicular ride up to the Basílica de Santa Luzía to enjoy the stunning views.

Night in Viana do Castelo

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today, we will depart from Viana do Castelo and continue our journey along the stunning Atlantic coastline in the northern direction. During our day, we will have the opportunity to explore some lovely wooded areas located just off the coast. However, the coastline will keep appearing before us, offering breathtaking views. We will have a leisurely day today with fewer miles to cover, which will allow us to take things at a relaxed pace. We will have plenty of time to appreciate the beauty of the seaside villages and towns that we come across along the way.

Night in Vila Praia de Ancora

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today will be a short but enjoyable day. We will depart from Vila Praia de Ancora and head towards Caminha. Once we arrive in Caminha, we will take a ferry boat across the river Minho and enter Galicia, Spain. From there, we will walk into La Guardia.

Night in La Guardia

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Starting from the fishing village of A Guarda, our path will take us northwards where we'll be treated to more breathtaking views of the ocean. Today's walk will offer a perfect mix of strolling along the coast and hiking up some hills for even more stunning views.   

We'll be spending the night at a one-of-a-kind Spa Hotel - a well-deserved treat after 9 days of walking. It's time to unwind and pamper yourself.

Night in Mougas

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Lunch and Dinner on own

As we begin our day, we will follow the coastline and walk along it. We are in for a treat as we will witness spectacular views of the rocky ocean below us. Our path will take us through the busy seaside town of Baiona, which boasts of a gorgeous marina.

 It is a perfect spot to enjoy an early lunch or snack. You may also indulge in a little bit of shopping before we continue onwards to Nigran. Once we reach our accommodation in Nigran, you may choose to either return to Baiona to explore or relax on the beach.

Night in Nigran

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today, we will be walking to Vigo, which is located in the western part of Iberian Spain and situated by the Atlantic Ocean. Since leaving Porto, it is the first big city we will be visiting, which means we will be doing a lot of city walking today. We will be following the coastline as much as possible to enjoy the scenic beauty. 

Our accommodation is situated in the historical part of Vigo, which will provide us with an opportunity to explore and have fun after a long day of walking.

Night in Vigo

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Lunch and Dinner on own

We will depart from Vigo and make our way through the suburbs and up into the hills overlooking the ocean. Although we'll be treated to breathtaking views, we'll also encounter some of the first Galician hills on our journey. We'll follow paths through the woodland and small roads until we reach Redondela

Night in Redondela

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today will be our last day along the coast. We will pass through the fishing village of Arcade, if its lunch time we can stop to try the famous oysters. After Arcade, we will cross the Verdugo River over Ponte Sampaio. This bridge is where Napoleon’s army suffered one of its greatest defeats in Galicia. 

From here we continue along a cobbled road that takes pilgrims to the 13th-century Church of Santa María, where you can enjoy magnificent views over the Bay of Vigo while walking towards Pontevedra.

Night in Pontevedra

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today, starting from the city of Pontevedra, the Camino will take you through various landscapes such as chestnut groves, vineyards, pine, and eucalyptus woods. 

When you reach the village of Pontecabras, take a moment to admire the rectory of Santa María de Alba. 

We will pass through Lombo da Maceira where you can see a statue of Saint James with his walking stick pointing the way for pilgrims. 

A little further down the way, we will come across the hamlet of Tivo with its lovely fountain and a public washing area. 

For the night, we will be staying in the spa town of Caldas de Reis, where you can also relax in a natural hot spring.

Night in Caldas de Reis

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Lunch and Dinner on own

We will begin our journey from Caldas de Reis and cross the Umia River, passing the hot springs that have given the town its name since Roman times. Then, we will climb back into the forests and proceed towards the village of Santa Marina. Later, we will cross the Fontenlo River and continue our journey through the pine forests until we reach our final destination for the day, the town of Padron.   

According to legend, Padron is the location where the body of Saint James was transported by ship to Santiago de Compostela. Visitors can obtain a Certificate of Padron and also visit the church to see the post to which the ship was tied when the body was brought ashore.

Night in Padron

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Lunch and Dinner on own

Today is the day we will finally arrive in Santiago de Compostela. The excitement is noticeable in all the pilgrims and helps us to keep walking, even when our bodies are ready to stop.

The entrance to the city along the road does not affect the mood of the pilgrim who has finally arrived at La Plaza del Obradoiro!! 

You may wish to attend the pilgrim's Mass today in the evening. The Botafumeiro could be used during this Mass.

After we have rested in the Plaza, we will head to our resting place.

Night in Santiago

Breakfast Included

Lunch and Dinner on own

Today is a day in Santiago. A private tour of the city to start the day and then this day is yours.

Today will be the final chance to attend a pilgrim's Mass and have a chance to see the Botafumeiro swing. You will have time to explore this beautiful city. 

Just make sure you enter the Cathedral and make your way to the tradition of hugging the shining statue of St. James. After the embrace, enter the crypt where Saint James relics are kept. Make sure you take some time and explore the Cathedral, it is formed with Galician granite. It is one of the finest architectural examples in Europe. It encompasses Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles.

Tonight we will have our farewell dinner and have time to reflect on our pilgrimage.

Say goodbye to our new found friends and prayer partners.

Depart hotel and head to airport for flights home