Self Guided Walking Holidays Tours & Trips in Portugal and Spain

Starting in Porto's UNESCO-listed historic center, this self-guided walk takes you through fishing villages like Póvoa de Varzim and Vila Praia de Âncora before crossing into Spain at Caminha. Walk the Vigo estuary past Panxón and Samil beaches, stop in oyster-famous Arcade, and cross the historic Ponte Sampaio bridge near Pontevedra.

Trek 15 days along the Portuguese Coastal Way from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, hiking through the North Coast Natural Park and crossing the Miño River by pilgrim ferry into Spain. You'll walk past the 3,000-year-old Celtic settlement of Castro de Santa Tegra in A Guarda and through the medieval center of Baiona. Stay in 2-3 star country hotels in Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón, with daily luggage transport up to 15 kg included.

Walk from Afife Village to Caminha at Portugal's River Mino border, then continue through Galician countryside covering 120 kilometres total. Cross the Medieval Ponte Sampaio Bridge near Pontevedra, trek through eucalyptus forests to Caldas de Reis' Roman-era thermal baths, and complete daily stages of 13-26 kilometres with luggage transfers.

Walk the Portuguese Way of St. James covering 200 km over 11 hiking days, passing medieval bridges, Romanesque churches, and authentic Galician villages at your own pace with detailed road books and 24/7 emergency support. You'll tackle the challenging 2 km climb up Labruja mountain for great views, stroll through the wetlands of Louro Valley to spot native birds, and trek forest paths of Chan das Pipas and Valga's woodlands before reaching Santiago de Compostela's UNESCO cathedral.