PORTUGUESE WAY 7 DAYS

Experience the magic of the Portuguese Way from its final stretch, amidst green landscapes, peace and that unhurried pace that invites you to connect with yourself.

A total of 115.8 KM divided into 5 stages.

Starting from the Portuguese border and ending in Santiago, you'll travel through charming villages, centuries-old monasteries, and the unmistakable beauty of the Atlantic coast. You can complete the route in four, five, or six stages , tailored to your pace and preferences.

Terra Xacobea takes care of everything: luggage transfer, selected accommodations and continuous assistance so that you only have to focus on enjoying, feeling and moving forward .

Every step... a story.

INCLUDED SERVICES
Backpack Transport
Pilgrim Transport

Accommodation

OPTIONAL SERVICES

Compostela

24-hour assistance

Cancellation

Welcome Dinner

Guide

Guided Tours

Additional nights

Extra Routes

Catering

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ITINERARY
Tui - Redondela ---> 31.9 km

This is a somewhat long stage; it can be shortened by spending the night in O Porriño or in the villages of Veigadaña or Rúa (Mos) . The day's route takes place in an urbanized area with a lot of asphalt ; fortunately, in 2013 an alternative route was created through the As Gándaras natural area and along the Louro River , avoiding the O Porriño industrial park , the largest in Galicia. Furthermore, the only significant climb today is the ascent to the chapel of Santiaguiño , gaining 147 meters in 3.1 km from the Mos hostel.
Redondela - Pontevedra ---> 19.8 km

A short , urban stage, though with some truly interesting sections . Today we face two climbs of 120 and 135 meters of elevation gain , respectively; they are gradual and easy , although the first one has a few challenging inclines . We can reach Pontevedra, the provincial capital , by following a beautiful riverside path (see "Al loro"); the large pilgrim hostel is located at the entrance, 1.5 km from the old town .
Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis ---> 21.1 km

A short , easy stage with very little elevation change ; it follows the N-550 and continues along comfortable asphalt or dirt tracks . About 3 km past Pontevedra, we have the option of taking the Spiritual Variant to Pontecesures , which is becoming increasingly popular among pilgrims. Today we finish in Caldas de Reis , a town famous for its thermal spas .
Caldas de Reis - Padrón ---> 18.6 km

This is perhaps the most scenically interesting stage of the Galician section of the Portuguese Way . As yesterday, we follow the N-550 ; today, however, the changes in elevation , although moderate, are more frequent . Padrón , famous for its peppers , is a town of great cultural interest ; even so, we also have the interesting option of staying overnight at the Herbón Monastery , which offers pilgrims hospitality reminiscent of bygone days .
Padron - Santiago De Compostela ---> 24.4 km

This final stage of the Portuguese Way runs largely along asphalt and through urban areas , following the N-550 , which we crossed four times today. Regarding elevation changes, the moderate and gradual climb to Agro dos Monteiros in O Milladoiro is worth mentioning. In terms of cultural highlights, besides Santiago and its extraordinary cathedral , the Collegiate Church of Iria Flavia , the first cathedral in Galicia, is noteworthy; in its cemetery, beneath an olive tree, lies the humble tomb of Camilo José Cela , Nobel Prize laureate in Literature .

How to get there


Getting to Tui to start the Portuguese Way is very easy. You can fly to either Santiago de Compostela or Porto , and from either airport there are direct bus connections that take you to Tui in about an hour and a half. And if you want to start your experience in complete comfort, we can personally pick you up in Santiago or Porto , so your Camino can begin worry-free and with a warm and friendly welcome.