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Traditional Portuguese Way on foot in group from Tui to Santiago de Compostela: 6 stages

Information about the trip: Traditional Portuguese Way on foot in group from Tui to Santiago de Compostela: 6 stages

Another of the most traditional routes to obtain the Compostela Certificate is the Portuguese Camino from Tui (Camino Portugués Interior), an increasingly popular choice among both national and international pilgrims.
Walk the final 100 km of the Portuguese Camino from Tui to Santiago de Compostela in 8 days and 7 nights, enjoying a pilgrimage route rich in heritage, nature, and Jacobean tradition.



Why choose the Portuguese Camino from Tui?
  1. It is another of the minimum-distance routes required to obtain the Compostela and one of the most popular Camino de Santiago options.
  2. Experience the unique atmosphere of the Jacobean Holy Year (Xacobeo 2027) alongside pilgrims from around the world.
  3. Discover the beautiful landscapes of Galicia, starting in the historic city of Tui, famous for its cathedral and medieval old town.
  4. The route passes through forests, vineyards, traditional Galician villages, and historic towns with outstanding cultural heritage, including Pontevedra and Padrón.
  5. An excellent choice for both first-time pilgrims and those looking to repeat the Camino de Santiago at a more relaxed pace.
Secure your place today and experience the unforgettable Holy Year 2027 pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.


 

Travel itinerary (Summary)

  • DAY 1: Arrival to Tui
  • DAY 2: Stage 1, Tui, O Porriño  16,1 km 3/5
  • DAY 3: Stage 2, O Porriño, Arcade  22,7 km 2/5
  • DAY 4: Stage 3, Arcade, Pontevedra  12,7 km 3/5
  • DAY 5: Stage 4, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis  21,1 km 1/5
  • DAY 6: Stage 5, Caldas de Reis, Padrón  18,6 km 2/5
  • DAY 7: Stage 6, Padrón, Santiago de Compostela  24,4 km 2/5
  • DAY 8: Return

Travel itinerary (Detailed)

  • 1

    Arrival to Tui


    112 km/ 70 mi separate the start of this itinerary from Santiago de Compostela, the final destination.
    Fill in your pilgrim’s passport and enjoy the views of the border between Portugal and Spain. Explore the streets of this Medieval village until you reach its famous Cathedral.
    Accommodation in Tui.

  • 2

    Stage 1, from Tui to O Porriño


    Distance : 16,1 km Difficulty : 3/5

    Breakfast and start of the stage. From Tui we go through the tunnel of St Clare's Convent and past the churches of Saint Dominic and Saint Bartholomew. After crossing the Veiga bridge, you will reach one of the most beautiful stretches on the entire route, the river Louro valley.
    At the end of the stage, you will reach an industrial estate before arriving in the city of O Porriño.
    Accommodation in Porriño.

  • 3

    Stage 2, from O Porriño to Arcade.


    Distance : 22,7 km Difficulty : 2/5

    Breakfast and start of the stage. From O Porriño, we head north. Along the way, you will be close to the Pazo de Mós, Santiaguiño de Antas and Chan das Pipas.
    A steep descent starts here that leads us towards the end of this stage initially reaching the centre of Arcade.
    Accommodation in Arcade.

  • 4

    Stage 3, from Arcade to Pontevedra


    Distance : 12,7 km Difficulty : 3/5

    Breakfast and start of the stage. The route continues to Arcade, a place renowned for having the best oysters in Galicia. Then to Pontesampayo where we will cross a long medieval bridge over the River Verdugo and then enter a cluster of narrow streets. That will guide us to one of the most beautiful stretches on the Caminho: a series of old by-ways which climb up the slope of Canicouva to Cacheiro.
    After crossing the mountains, the track, now dominated by fields, vineyards and orchards, widens again until we reach Pontevedra for a well-deserved rest.
    Accommodation in Pontevedra.

  • 5

    Stage 4, from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis


    Distance : 21,1 km Difficulty : 1/5

    Breakfast and start of the stage. This stage starts in the historic centre of Pontevedra, with a walk out of the old city to the millennial bridge, O Burgo, over the River Lerez, and continues along the beautiful valley of the River Gandra to San Mauro.
    From here, the path widens, making for a peaceful and serene hike. We finally reach Caldas de Reis via the church of Santa Maria, close to the bridge over the river Umia, where this stage ends.
    Accommodation in Caldas.

  • 6

    Stage 5, from Caldas de Reis to Padrón


    Distance : 18,6 km Difficulty : 2/5

    Breakfast and start of the stage. We leave Caldas de Reis via some enchanting stretches of the Way, across the Medieval bridge over the River Bermaña, following a path that leads us to the village of Cruceiro, on an picturesque trail through forests and meadows.
    After crossing the River Ulla, we arrive at Padron, the place where, according to legend, the stone ship with the body of the Apostle James (Santiago) was moored.
    Accommodation in Padrón.

  • 7

    Stage 6, from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela


    Distance : 24,4 km Difficulty : 2/5

    Breakfast and start of the stage. This last stage starts by leaving Padron and continuing through Galician villages to the magnificent sanctuary of Nossa Señora da Escravitute.
    You finally start to see Santiago de Compostela in the distance and at Agro dos Monteiros, you will be able to see the towers of the Cathedral for the first time.
    After crossing the River Sar, you will make your way through the suburbs of the city to the Faxeira gate, the entrance for the Portuguese Route in this old city.
    Walk through a labyrinth of streets to Obradoiro square and its Cathedral, where the Apostle awaits you.
    Accommodation in Santiago.

  • 8

    Return


    After breakfast, go to exchange your pilgrim’s passport, if you haven’t already done it. Alternatively, we suggest you visit the cathedral and the surrounding areas or attend a pilgrim mass.

Included

  • 7 nights in handpicked hotels and inns, all with en-suite accommodation, on a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel: 1 bag max. 20kg/ 44 lbs per person.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Credencial (Pilgrim's passport)
  • Maps and tracks of the stages.
  • Telephone assistance (English-speaking)

    • Not included

    • Lunches.
    • Flights or trains.
    • Guide duiring the camino.
    • Bus support.
    • Single room supplement: € 300
    • Dinner supplement: € 220

      • Accommodations

      All accommodations have rooms with en-suite facilities.

      Conditions

      Price per person based on double room

      Guaranteed departures, subject to availability

       22 April – 29 April 2027
      17 May – 24 May 2027
      1 June – 8 June 2027
      8 July – 15 July 2027
      23 August – 30 August 2027
      14 September – 21 September 2027

      (Dates shown indicate arrival in Tui and check-out in Santiago de Compostela.)

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