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Pilgrims Walking the Camino

Camino Portugués: Coastal

Self-Guided Tour 2

Vigo ⇒ Santiago de Compostela

Follow the historic tracks, you soon reach the beautiful town of Pontevedra. After recovering in the famous thermal springs of Caldas de Reis, the Camino finally leads you to Santiago de Compostela.

Regular Pace: 8 Days

Average distance: 20.7 km. (12.9 mi.) / Day

Average distance: 14.8 km. (9.2 mi.) / Day

Highlights

The Camino takes you along the coast to Soutoxuste and, over historic tracks that lead through forests and hilly landscapes, to Pontevedra. This beautiful town is perfect to take a stroll and see what the historic city center has to offer.

Passing Caldas de Reis, you can recover in one of its famous thermal springs before walking to Padrón. This is the city where the body of Saint James is said to have arrived in a stone. Don´t forget to try the famous Spanish Pimientos de Padrón!

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The Camino now leads through many vineyards which mostly produce Albariño, one of the most famous white wines of Spain.

Once in Santiago de Compostela, it’s time to explore its stunning old town, pick up your Compostela, and reflect on those beautiful days on the Camino Portugués.

Impressions from the Camino

Regular Pace: 8 days

Tour Type: Self-Guided

Availability: April through October

  • April 01 –May 31: Regular Season
  • June 01 –July 14: Mid Season
  • July 15 – August 31: High Season
  • September 01 –September 14: Mid Season
  • September 15 – October 31: Regular Season
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Duration: 8 Days Total / 5 Days Walking

Total Distance: 103.4 km. (64.2 mi.)

Difficulty: easy

Average distance: 20.7 km. (12.9 mi.) / Day

Prices (per person):

Double Room:
Starting from € 470

Single-Occupancy Room:
Starting from € 660

What’s Included:

7 nights in single / double room

En-suite facilities

English-speaking emergency assistance
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Your full digital Travel Info Package
Details ⇒

We are proud to be working together with hand-picked, high quality and mostly locally owned and operated service providers.

Your journey will be booked through, and your Travel Package will include all the information you will need to access your lodging locations and to process your check-in.

Optional Add-ons:

Luggage transfer on walking days

Breakfasts (subject to availability)

Lodging for additional night(s) stays

Airport transfers (by taxi)
Details ⇒

If you wish to walk your Camino Stages with a light backpack, carrying only the basic necessities, we will be happy to arrange for your luggage to be forwarded from one hotel to the next on your walking days.

Breakfasts are not available everywhere, and they are often served late, starting around 8 am. However, if you wish to include brekfasts, we will be happy to do so, where possible.

Spending an extra night in a given town throughout your journey is often a good idea: you give your body a rest, relax and enjoy exploring the town. In Santiago, two nights are included in most of our Tours by default as we believe it’s the least a Pilgrim would need to enjoy the City; however, you have the option to opt out of it.

We will be happy to arrange for an airport shuttle transfer for you from your airport of arrival to the starting point of your journey. The same goes for the departure, unless you end your journey in Santiago and fly out of Santiago Airport. In that case, a taxi can be easily arranged for the time of your choice directly at the Reception Desk at your Hotel.

What’s not Included:

Flights

Travel Insurance

Tour guide

Meals
Details ⇒

We do not book flights, nor organize any rail or commercial bus-line travel. However, if you need assistance in deciding how to get to and back from your Camino Tour, we will be happy to assist you with tips and ideas!

We strongly recommend to all our travelers to get a Travel Insurance; however, we do not sell any such policies. For our international clients, it is best to get a policy in their country of residence, as some countries offer insurances only to their own residents.

This is a date-flexible tour; therefore, it is self-guided – no Tour Guide will be accompanying you. If you are interested in joining a Group Tour with a Tour Guide, please check our Guided Tours page. (Note: our Guided Tours take place on set dates that are planned ahead.)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Vigo

Your travels bring you, at last, to the beautiful City of Vigo. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring the sights of this city.

Day 1: Arrival in Vigo

Your travels bring you, at last, to the beautiful City of Vigo. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring the sights of this city.

Day 2: Vigo – Redondela/ Arcade • 19.3/ 25.6 km. (12/ 15.9 mi.)

The Camino continues along the coast or and, from time to time, inland, but always with views of the coast. This day’s journey will take you to the town of Redondela.

Distance: 19.3/ 25.6 km. (12/ 15.9 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 3: Redondela/ Arcade – Pontevedra • 19.9/ 13.6 km. (12.4/ 8.5 mi.)

Walking mostly through forests, today you will reach the city of Pontevedra – the so-called „capital“ of the Camino Portugués in Galicia: Pontevedra. Today’s stage is relatively short, and you will have plenty of time to explore the lovely old town and to visit the cathedral.

Distance: 19.9/ 13.6 km. (12.4/ 8.5 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 4: Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis • 22.9 km. (14.2 mi.)

Through beautiful landscapes and past many crossroads, the Way of St. James leads today to Caldas de Reis, which is famous for its healing thermal springs.

Distance: 22.9 km. (14.2 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 5: Caldas de Reis – Padrón • 18.3 km. (11.4 mi.)

Up and down the green hills of Galicia, you make your way to Padrón. As the legend goes, the ship carrying the body of St. James reached the shore here. The city is known for its historic buildings, but also for its „Pimientos de Padrón“: delicious small, green peppers, roasted on high heat.

Distance: 18.3 km. (11.3 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 6: Padrón – Santiago de Compostela • 23 km. (14.3 mi.)

Passing by old churches and cemeteries, and more of picturesque, green Galician countryside, you will reach the long-awaited destination of your pilgrimage: Santiago de Compostela. Let the Camino guide you, one last time, into the heart of this magical City. Congratulations, dear Pilgrim: You. Have. Arrived. Celebrate, and enjoy!

Distance: 23 km. (14.3 mi.) | Difficulty: Moderate

Day 7: Free Day in Santiago de Compostela

We strongly feel that, after this amazing journey, it is instrumental to spend (at least!) one full, extra day and another night in Santiago, which is why it is added in our program „by default“ (though you can opt out of it). This is both the time and the place to unwind, to reflect upon and enjoy your journey’s end and, most importantly, to take it easy on yourself with your post-Camino re-entry into the big, wide World. Aside from that, UNESCO-listed city of Santiago is full of incredible places to explore, and you can collect your very well-earned Compostela (Certificate of Completion) as well as attend the Pilgrims’ Mass at the Cathedral.

Day 8: Departure from Santiago de Compostela

Farewell, Santiago; farewell, Camino – and sage travels on your journey back home or to your next adventure! And here is another option well-worth considering: to continue the Camino on to Finisterre (the „End of the World“) and / or to Muxía – two stunning, mystical places on the majestic Atlantic coast.

¡Buen Camino!

Slow Steps: 10 days

Tour Type: Self-Guided

Availability: April through October

  • April 01 –May 31: Regular Season
  • June 01 –July 14: Mid Season
  • July 15 – August 31: High Season
  • September 01 –September 14: Mid Season
  • September 15 – October 31: Regular Season
}

Duration: 10 Days Total / 7 Days Walking

Total Distance: 103.4 km. (64.2 mi.)

Difficulty: easy

Average distance: 14.8 km. (9.2 mi.) / Day

Prices (per person):

Double Room:
Starting from € 620

Single-Occupancy Room:
Starting from € 870

What’s Included:

9 nights in single / double room

En-suite facilities

English-speaking emergency assistance
i
Your full digital Travel Info Package
Details ⇒

We are proud to be working together with hand-picked, high quality and mostly locally owned and operated service providers.

Your journey will be booked through, and your Travel Package will include all the information you will need to access your lodging locations and to process your check-in.

Optional Add-ons:

Luggage transfer on walking days

Breakfasts (subject to availability)

Lodging for additional night(s) stays

Airport transfers (by taxi)
Details ⇒

If you wish to walk your Camino Stages with a light backpack, carrying only the basic necessities, we will be happy to arrange for your luggage to be forwarded from one hotel to the next on your walking days.

Breakfasts are not available everywhere, and they are often served late, starting around 8 am. However, if you wish to include brekfasts, we will be happy to do so, where possible.

Spending an extra night in a given town throughout your journey is often a good idea: you give your body a rest, relax and enjoy exploring the town. In Santiago, two nights are included in most of our Tours by default as we believe it’s the least a Pilgrim would need to enjoy the City; however, you have the option to opt out of it.

We will be happy to arrange for an airport shuttle transfer for you from your airport of arrival to the starting point of your journey. The same goes for the departure, unless you end your journey in Santiago and fly out of Santiago Airport. In that case, a taxi can be easily arranged for the time of your choice directly at the Reception Desk at your Hotel.

What’s not Included:

Flights

Travel Insurance

Tour guide

Meals
Details ⇒

We do not book flights, nor organize any rail or commercial bus-line travel. However, if you need assistance in deciding how to get to and back from your Camino Tour, we will be happy to assist you with tips and ideas!

We strongly recommend to all our travelers to get a Travel Insurance; however, we do not sell any such policies. For our international clients, it is best to get a policy in their country of residence, as some countries offer insurances only to their own residents.

This is a date-flexible tour; therefore, it is self-guided – no Tour Guide will be accompanying you. If you are interested in joining a Group Tour with a Tour Guide, please check our Guided Tours page. (Note: our Guided Tours take place on set dates that are planned ahead.)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Vigo

Your travels bring you, at last, to the beautiful City of Vigo. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring the sights of this city.

Day 1: Arrival in Vigo

Your travels bring you, at last, to the beautiful City of Vigo. Check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring the sights of this city.

Day 2: Vigo – Redondela • 19.3 km. (12 mi.)

The Camino continues along the coast or and, from time to time, inland, but always with views of the coast. This day’s journey will take you to the town of Redondela.

Distance: 19.3 km. (12 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 3: Redondela – Arcade • 6.3 km. (3.9 mi.)

Today you only have to walk a short stage from Redondela to the village of Arcade. You see the beautiful bay of Redondela again and walk uphill for a short while until you arrive in Arcade.

Distance: 6.3 km. (3.9 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 4: Arcade – Pontevedra • 13.6 km. (8.5 mi.)

Walking mostly through forests, today you will reach the city of Pontevedra – the so-called “capital” of the Camino Portugués in Galicia: Pontevedra. Today’s stage is relatively short, and you will have plenty of time to explore the lovely old town and to visit the cathedral.

Distance: 13.6 km. (8.5 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 5: Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis • 22.9 km. (14.2 mi.)

Through beautiful landscapes and past many crossroads, the Way of St. James leads today to Caldas de Reis, which is famous for its healing thermal springs.

Distance: 22.9 km. (14.2 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 6: Caldas de Reis – Padrón • 18.3 km. (11.4 mi.)

Up and down the green hills of Galicia, you make your way to Padrón. As the legend goes, the ship carrying the body of St. James reached the shore here. The city is known for its historic buildings, but also for its „Pimientos de Padrón“: delicious small, green peppers, roasted on high heat.

Distance: 18.3 km. (11.3 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 7: Padrón – Teo • 11 km. (6.9 mi.)

You walk through the Galician landscape, through a few small villages, to the small town of Teo.

Distance: 11 km. (6.9 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 8: Teo – Santiago de Compostela • 12 km. (7.5 mi.)

Passing by old churches and cemeteries, you will reach the long-awaited destination of your pilgrimage: Santiago de Compostela. Let the Camino guide you, one last time, into the heart of this magical City. Congratulations, dear Pilgrim: You. Have. Arrived. Celebrate, and enjoy!

Distance: 12 km. (7.5 mi.) | Difficulty: Easy

Day 9: Free Day in Santiago de Compostela

We strongly feel that, after this amazing journey, it is instrumental to spend (at least!) one full, extra day and another night in Santiago, which is why it is added in our program „by default“ (though you can opt out of it). This is both the time and the place to unwind, to reflect upon and enjoy your journey’s end and, most importantly, to take it easy on yourself with your post-Camino re-entry into the big, wide World. Aside from that, UNESCO-listed city of Santiago is full of incredible places to explore, and you can collect your very well-earned Compostela (Certificate of Completion) as well as attend the Pilgrims’ Mass at the Cathedral.

Day 10: Departure from Santiago de Compostela

Farewell, Santiago; farewell, Camino – and sage travels on your journey back home or to your next adventure! And here is another option well-worth considering: to continue the Camino on to Finisterre (the „End of the World“) and / or to Muxía – two stunning, mystical places on the majestic Atlantic coast.

¡Buen Camino!

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Tour Combination Options

Our Camino Portugués: Coastal Self-Guided Tour 2 can be easily combined with:

Camino Portugues: Coastal
Self-Guided Tour 1, Regular Pace

Porto ⇒ Vigo

Starting from € 550

Duration: 9 Days Total / 7 Days Walking

Distance: 165.4 km. (102.8 mi.)

Difficulty: easy/moderate

Camino Portugues: Coastal
Self-Guided Tour 1, Slow Steps

Porto ⇒ Vigo

Starting from € 710

Duration: 11 Days Total / 9 Days Walking

Distance: 165.4 km. (102.8 mi.)

Difficulty: easy/moderate

Camino Fisterra:
Self-Guided Tour

Santiago de Compostela ⇒ Fisterra

Starting from € 310

Duration: 6 Days Total / 4 Days Walking

Distance: 90.5 km. (56.2 mi.)

Difficulty: easy/moderate

Camino Fisterra – Muxía:
Self-Guided Tour

Santiago de Compostela ⇒ Fisterra ⇒ Muxía

Starting from € 450

Duration: 8 Days Total / 6 Days Walking

Distance: 119.3 km. (74.1 mi.)

Difficulty: easy/moderate