Walk the last week of the Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago de Compostela
Follow the centuries-old Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago de Compostela on this one-week, self-guided trek across pastoral landscapes dotted with charming stone villages.
The “Camino Portugués” (Portuguese Way) is the second most popular route among Camino pilgrims every year and offers the perfect combination of heart-pumping exercise with historic and cultural sights and attractions.
In 8 days, you’ll walk the last 100 km of the Portuguese Camino starting from the Spanish town of Tui, just north of the Portugal-Spain border. From here, you’ll walk though small woods, past charming hamlets, and across medieval bridges, to towns replete with great historical importance, like Ponte Sampaio, Pontevedra, and Padrón.
Book your tour now to take part in a memorable pilgrimage and discover the Portuguese Way from Tui to Santiago de Compostela for yourself.
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Portuguese Camino to Santiago: Last 100km Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Tui
Welcome to the Galician town of Tui and the start of the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way. Sitting just north of the Miño River, the natural border between Portugal and Spain, settle into your accommodation followed by an afternoon of cultural exploration and preparations for your pending pilgrimage.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Tui
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Trek to O Porriño
Before embarking on the Camino toward O Porriño, be sure to visit the Tui Cathedral in San Fernando Square as well as the International Bridge, often thought to be designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in O Porriño
Distance: 16 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Trek to Redondela
Today’s walk has moderate challenges from the ascents, yet the breathtaking vistas from higher vantage points make the exertion worthwhile. Upon reaching the enchanting city of Mos, the initial climb to Alto de Inxertado awaits. Once conquered, a gradual descent toward Redondela awaits you.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Redondella
Distance: 15.5 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Trek to Pontevedra
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.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Pontevedra
Distance: 19.6 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Trek to Caldas de Reis
Leaving Pontevedra behind, the Portuguese Way leads you into the rural countryside of Galicia amid fragrant woods and bubbling streams. Along the way, consider stopping in Barro to see the numerous centuries-old mills and cascading waterfalls of the Natural Park of the Barosa River before finally arriving in Caldas de Reis. Known for its thermal spring waters, take advantage of the spa resorts available and soak tired feet and muscles in a spa treatment.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Caldas de Reis
Distance: 21 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Trek to Padrón
Today the Camino takes you through quiet villages and alongside solitary homes interspersed along the road until you reach Padrón. Considered the first place on land spotted by the boat that carried the remains of St. James the Apostle, Padrón is also the birthplace of exceptional authors like Rosalía de Castro and Camilo José Cela.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Padrón
Distance: 19 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Complete your Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela
Rise with the sun this morning to complete the last—and longest—stage, noting the changing landscape from charming pastoral terrain to built-up urban city. Upon finally reaching famous Santiago de Compostela, enjoy an afternoon in celebration of your accomplishment and using your Pilgrim Passport, collect your much-deserved Compostela (Pilgrim certificate of completion) at the Pilgrim’s Office.
Overnight Location: Bed and Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela
Distance: 24.5 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Depart Santiago de Compostela
Check out from your hotel this morning, but not before taking one last stroll through Santiago de Compostela’s historic quarter and potentially picking up a few last-minute souvenirs.
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 $875 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $550 USD*
2025 Departures:
- Single room: from $895 USD*
- Sharing a double room: from $575 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 Portuguese Camino to Santiago: Last 100km
During this trip you will mostly stay in hostels and pensions. These accommodations have the necessary services to cover the basic needs of cleanliness and rest. Officially, hostels and guesthouses are 1-star accommodations. However, this rating should not be taken into account when evaluating the level of comfort and quality of their services.
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
Simple hostels and pensions along the Camino
Stay in basic hostels and pensions along the walking route. These accommodations, although simple, are adequate and are preferred option of a stay for many Camino walkers.
What’s Included in Portuguese Camino to Santiago: Last 100km?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour (max. 20 kg per backpack - 1 piece of luggage per person). Airport transfers are not included, but private transfers can be arranged as an optional extra.
Also included
- 24-hour emergency line
- Guided Tour in Santiago de Compostela (old town)
- Galician cheese tasting in Santiago
- Maps for all stages
- Pilgrim pass
- Pilgrim scallop
Not included
- Guide services
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Personal transfers not specifically listed as included
Optional Extras
- Half board supplement
- Picnic Supplement
- Private transfers
- Extra piece of luggage
- Extra nights
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