Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto and get settled at your hotel. The welcome pack they give you has all the information you'll need for the hiking adventure ahead.
- Day 2
Matosinhos to Vila do Conde
After breakfast, your guide picks you up and drives to Matosinhos to begin the Portuguese coastal walk. You'll head along wooden walkways and footpaths crossing sandy beaches and nature reserves, passing through fishing villages until you reach the historic town of Vila do Conde.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Matosinhos to Vila do Conde along Portuguese coastal Camino de Santiago
Landmarks Vila do Conde - Day 3
Vila do Conde to Esposende
From Vila do Conde, you walk through residential neighborhoods toward Povoa de Varzim. Much of the day follows the coast with flowers and sand dunes around you, then you move inland through market gardens and forests. You'll cross a bridge over the Cávado estuary to get to Esposende.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Vila do Conde to Esposende along coastal Camino de Santiago
Landmarks Povoa de Varzim - Day 4
Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Today you leave the coast and walk through villages and forest alongside the river. The extremely long Eiffel Bridge gets you across to Viana do Castelo, an attractive town with a mix of old and new architecture. From the hilltops there, you can see out over the Lima Valley and estuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Landmarks Viana do Castelo - Day 5
Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora
This stage keeps you mostly inland but you'll catch occasional coastal views from hilltop villages. You walk through eucalyptus forest as the path climbs uphill, then descends down to Vila Praia de Âncora, a tranquil beach resort where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora
Landmarks Vila Praia de Âncora - Day 6
Vila Praia de Âncora to A Guarda
A flat coastal path takes you from Âncora through Moledo to the charming town of Caminha. If you have time, there's a detour through pine forest next to the beach. Later, you take the ferry across the Minho River to A Guarda in Spain, a quiet fishing village where seafood is the specialty.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Vila Praia de Âncora to Caminha
- Ferry crossing from Caminha to A Guarda
Optional Activities
- Detour through pine forest next to beach near Moledo
Landmarks Caminha A Guarda - Day 7
A Guarda to Oia
If you're interested, head out to the Celtic settlement of Santa Tegra for spectacular views before leaving town. You follow the Camino through A Guarda and out to the rugged coastline, using coastal paths and forest trails to reach Oia, a small beach village with a 12th century monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from A Guarda to Oia
Optional Activities
- Detour to Celtic settlement of Santa Tegra
Landmarks Santa Tegra Oia - Day 8
Oia to Baiona
You start with small fields, scattered houses and villages along the coast. As you continue, the scenery shifts and you cut through the mountains. A final descent takes you through countryside and past two old churches before you arrive at the medieval center of Baiona.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Oia to Baiona
Landmarks Baiona - Day 9
Baiona to Vigo
Leaving Baiona's residential areas, the terrain becomes more rural with villages and wooded sections. After a brief stretch on a busy road, you move through villages toward Vigo. The Camino guides you through Castrelos Park so you can avoid the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Baiona to Vigo via Castrelos Park
Landmarks Vigo Castrelos Park 
- Day 10
Vigo to Arcade
You walk along Vigo's main shopping street and then out of the city onto a long road connecting hilltop villages with views of the city, estuary and harbor. Midway through the day, you swap buildings for trees before climbing steeply down to Redondela. From there it's through forest and down to Arcade, a riverside town known for oysters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Vigo to Arcade via Redondela
Landmarks Redondela Arcade - Day 11
Arcade to Pontevedra
Leaving Arcade via its iconic bridge, you follow ancient stone paths through forest. A scenic detour along the River Tomeza brings you to Pontevedra with birdsong and green spaces instead of traffic. Spend time in the historic town center exploring atmospheric squares and tapas bars.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Arcade to Pontevedra via River Tomeza
Landmarks Pontevedra - Day 12
Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
Your route passes through charming landscape and forest sections before reaching the riverside spa village of Caldas de Reis. When you arrive at the main square, you can soak your feet in the thermal spring to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
Optional Activities
- Soak feet in thermal spring at Caldas de Reis main square
Landmarks Caldas de Reis - Day 13
Caldas de Reis to Padrón
You start with a gentle climb through small villages and the charming Valga forest. Impressive churches and stone crosses line your way to Padrón, the riverside town where, according to local legend, the body of St. James was laid to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Caldas de Reis to Padrón
Landmarks Padrón - Day 14
Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
The final stage takes you mostly through countryside with pretty wooded sections. Only the last few kilometers have you walking through busy urban areas. Once you enter the old narrow streets of Santiago's medieval center, the atmosphere shifts as you approach the cathedral square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Santiago de Compostela 
- Day 15
Santiago de Compostela
After breakfast, you prepare for your onward journey. If you have time, walk through the old town of Santiago de Compostela before you head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the old town of Santiago de Compostela
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Old Town
