The Camino Portugues Coastal spiritual variant provides a more spiritual path to Santiago
The Spiritual Variant Camino Portugues from Baiona to Santiago is an alternative route to Santiago de Compostella, and combines the traditional route from Baiona with the Traslatio route.
This route not only reproduces the journey by boat, but from Padrón on, it also follows the same steps followed by the Apostle Santiago until he was finally buried in the current Compostela.
Of all the Caminos de Santiago, this is the route that most faithfully traces the footsteps of an Apostle who was never a pilgrim, but who has mobilized millions of people to become pilgrims.
Highlights of the Camino Portuguese Coastal Spiritual Variant
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Camino Portuguese Coastal Spiritual Variant Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Baiona
This fishing village is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Rías Baixas. It has a wide range where you can enjoy both the incredible natural, cultural, historical and gastronomic resources. Noteworthy are the Paseo del Monte Boi, the Monterreal fortress, the Silleiro lighthouse and the Cíes Islands. Arrival on your own.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Baiona
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Hike to Vigo
This first stage is fascinating with its landscapes. On the way to Vigo, you hike to Nigrán, past beaches such as Panxón, Patos and Samil until you reach the largest city in Galicia, Vigo. The difficulty today lies in the kilometers and differences in altitude. There is also a possibility to hike inland towards Priegue and Coruxo and then go along the river path. This option can be a little less interesting, especially access to Vigo as it's an industrial area.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Vigo
Distance: 6 hours, 27km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Walk to Cesantes
Leave Vigo in the direction of Senda da Traida das Augas, where the route leads us to Redondela, where your route inland meets the Portuguese route. Before the Camino reaches this point, it passes near Trasmañó. Some pilgrims opt for a deviation of ~ approx. 5 km to see the impressive waterfall. The forests and the inlets remain your companions on the road during this stage. When you finally pass Redondela, you will reach Cesantes.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Cesantes
Distance: 4 hours, 18km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Cross lush forests on your way to Pontevedra
Leave Cesantes towards the Arcade, famous for its oysters. Accompanied by the Vigo estuary, you cross lush forests until we reach the historic Ponte Sampaio in the direction of Pontevedra.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Pontevedra
Distance: 4 hours, 17.4km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Arrive to the Monastery of Armenteira
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.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Armenteira
Distance: 5 hours, 23.2km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Reach the coast in Vilanova de Arousa
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.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Vilanova de Arousa
Distance: 5 hours, 22.7km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Maritime route - Traslatio
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 will go through the only fluvial maritime Via Crucis in the world, 17 crosses that mark the route of the Apostle. Once docked again on land, you will have a couple of kilometers to walk to Padrón.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Padrón
Distance: 3 hours, 30.2km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Reaching Santiago de Compostela
The last stage of the camino. You will cross the N-550 road several times and be guided by the railway line. 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. The desire to arrive is combined with the pain of parting, knowing that this unique experience is over.
Overnight Location: Bed and breakfast in Santiago
Distance: 6 hours, 24.3km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 End of services
Buen Camino and see you next time!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of rooms that you need.
2024 Departures:
- Single room: from $1,050 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $725 USD*
2025 Departures:
- Single room: from $1,150 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $750 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. The prices listed are per person.
Book NowAccommodation on Camino Portuguese Coastal Spiritual Variant
This tour is based on bed and breakfasts. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Bed and breakfast along the route
Enjoy a comfortable stay in a simple bed and breakfast accommodations, conveniently located along the route.
What’s Included in the Camino Portuguese Coastal Spiritual Variant?
Meals
8 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 8 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour (max. 20 kg - 1 piece of luggage per person).
Also included
- 24-hour emergency line
- Transfer by boat from Vilanova to Pontecesures
- Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
- Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
- Maps for all stages
- Pilgrim pass
- Pilgrim scallop
Not included
- Any personal transport
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tips
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional excursions
- Half board supplement
- Picnic Supplement
- Private transfer to Baiona
- Private transfer to the airport
- Extra piece of luggage
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