Portuguese Camino Coastal: Last 100km

This fishing village is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Rías Baixas. It has a wide range where you can enjoy both the incredible natural, cultural, historical and gastronomic resources. Noteworthy are the Paseo del Monte Boi, the Monterreal fortress, the Silleiro lighthouse and the Cíes Islands. Arrival on your own.

This first stage of the Portuguese Coastal Camino is fascinating with its landscapes. On the way to Vigo, you hike to Nigrán, past beaches such as Panxón, Patos and Samil until you reach the largest city in Galicia, Vigo. The difficulty today lies in the kilometers and differences in altitude. There is also a possibility to hike inland towards Priegue and Coruxo and then go along the river path. This option can be a little less interesting, especially access to Vigo as it's an industrial area.

Leave Vigo in the direction of Senda da Traida das Augas, where the route leads to Redondela, where your route inland meets the standard Portuguese Camino route. Before the Camino reaches this point, it passes near Trasmañó. Some pilgrims opt for a deviation of ~ approx. 5 km to see the impressive waterfall. The forests and the inlets remain your companions on the road during this stage. When you finally pass Redondela, you will reach Cesantes.

Leave Cesantes towards the Arcade, famous for its oysters. Accompanied by the Vigo estuary, you cross lush forests until we reach the historic Ponte Sampaio in the direction of Pontevedra.

Quiet and pleasant walking today, as you move away from the bumps of the previous sections to enter a much flatter and more level terrain. Pass through different villages until you finally arrive in Caldas de Rei, where pilgrims who want to relax can relax in one of the famous spas.

Today's stage is one of the most beautiful and varied in terms of landscape technology. Vineyards, grain fields, the Bermaña valley, chestnut forests, eucalyptus... Enjoy agricultural Galicia. In Padrón, and don’t miss the opportunity to try the famous peppers.

The last stage of the Camino. You will cross the N -550 road several times and be guided by the railway line. First hike towards Iria Flavia and then begin an ascent to “O Milladoiro” to finally see the towers of the cathedral as you approach Santiago. The desire to arrive is combined with the pain of parting, knowing that this unique experience is over.

Buen Camino and see you next time!