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On this 'plus' tour, you'll enjoy charming stays in boutique hotels, convenient airport transfers, and a comprehensive in-person briefing. 

The Portuguese Coastal Camino is a favourite of pilgrims who have done multiple Caminos. Combining stunning coastal views with the spiritual experience of a Camino, this Camino should be on your bucket list.

Embark on an intriguing and scenic journey to Santiago through the captivating blue route. This expedition connects the bustling city of Porto to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, guiding you along the enchanting coastlines of northern Portugal and Galicia.

Immerse yourself in the Portuguese pilgrimage experience, away from the hustle and bustle, providing a tranquil and spacious opportunity for self-reflection. Trace the Atlantic Ocean, reveling in diverse landscapes, from breathtaking coastal panoramas to charming towns steeped in culture and the spirit of the Camino.

Walking along the less-traveled path, encounter churches, monuments, and ancient crosses narrating the rich history until you reach Obradoiro Square, nestled in front of the Saint James Cathedral at the heart of Santiago de Compostela.

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Portuguese Coastal Camino Plus Walk Tour

Trek the famous Portuguese Coastal Camino and stay in historic accommodations
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15 Days from $2,595USD
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Duration
15 Days
Season
Jan-Dec
Activity
Trekking
Type
Self-guided, Private
Accommodation
Superior and Historic hotels
Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
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On this 'plus' tour, you'll enjoy charming stays in boutique hotels, convenient airport transfers, and a comprehensive in-person briefing. 

The Portuguese Coastal Camino is a favourite of pilgrims who have done multiple Caminos. Combining stunning coastal views with the spiritual experience of a Camino, this Camino should be on your bucket list.

Embark on an intriguing and scenic journey to Santiago through the captivating blue route. This expedition connects the bustling city of Porto to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain, guiding you along the enchanting coastlines of northern Portugal and Galicia.

Immerse yourself in the Portuguese pilgrimage experience, away from the hustle and bustle, providing a tranquil and spacious opportunity for self-reflection. Trace the Atlantic Ocean, reveling in diverse landscapes, from breathtaking coastal panoramas to charming towns steeped in culture and the spirit of the Camino.

Walking along the less-traveled path, encounter churches, monuments, and ancient crosses narrating the rich history until you reach Obradoiro Square, nestled in front of the Saint James Cathedral at the heart of Santiago de Compostela.

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Trip highlights

Visit numerous religious architectural sites along your route

Enjoy the natural landscapes and countryside of Spain and Portugal

Visit Santiago de Compostela and Porto – two famous UNESCO world heritage sites

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Day 1
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Arrival in Porto and transfer to the center
Welcome to Porto! The guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel in the center of Porto. Make sure you take some time to explore and enjoy this exciting city. There are many interesting things to see, such as the granitic building stones, the narrow streets from the middle ages, and the beautiful riverside making it a great place to wander. It is the second biggest city in Portugal and is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. This city has a lot to see and offer and will be your home for the first night.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Porto
Included Meals None
Day 2
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Hike from Leça da Palmeira to Vila do Conde
Where the adventure begins! Leave Porto behind to encounter Portugal's amazing coastline for the first time. The guide will transfer you to the coast, where you will start your hike. Watch how the cold Atlantic water waves crash into the lovely beaches in Leça da Palmeira. A beautiful town on the coast. Nowadays, it's a beach town with a beautiful coastline front, lighthouse, and a famous tea house just in front of the ocean. A good place to enjoy a sunny break, relax and get prepared for the adventure that will come.
Distance 20km, 100m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Vila do Conde
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 3
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Hike from Vila do Conde to Esposende
Today you are going to cross the Cavado River! The village of Vila do Conde is ancient, from before the foundation of Portugal. Its toponym has not changed - the first reference to Vila do Conde is from 953. You'll find lots of points of interest to discover. Your destination today is Esposende. Once you cross the Cavado River, it means you are nearly at the end of your route. Your hotel is very close to the river mouth. If there is any energy left, check it, and enjoy a lovely sunset.
Distance 27km, 100m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Esposende
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 4
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Bike from Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Let the adventure begin. Today your destination is Viana do Castelo. You will know you got there once you cross the charming Lima River on a bridge. A blessed town with an appealing medieval center filled with churches, monasteries, palaces decorated with coats of arms, and monumental fountains with interesting water features. Part of the route today is done in the interior, but that doesn't mean it loses any beauty. Crossing the Neiva River is one of the highlights of the day, but don't forget to visit the Church of São Tiago in Castelo de Neiva and the Monastery of São João do Neiva.
Distance 26km, 300m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Viana do Castelo
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 5
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Hike from Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora
Today you will get closer to the border with Spain. Along the way, you will discover mills and fortresses (such as Ínsua and Lagarteira Fortress) and cross several coastal towns, such as Areosa, Carreço, and Afife. You will arrive at Vila Praia de Âncora at the end of the day. A lovely town that sits just in front of the sea. While you are here, make sure to look for a traditional restaurant since this will be your last chance to taste a delicious Portuguese dinner.
Distance 19km, 200m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Vila Praia de Âncora
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 6
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Hike from Vila Praia de Âncora to A Guarda
Today you will enter Galicia by crossing the magnificent Minho River by ferry. Once you make it to the other side of the river, you will make your way to the city of Guarda. This first stage of the Portuguese Coastal Path through Galician lands offers natural landscapes of great beauty and places of enormous historical and cultural interest. Close to Guarda, you will find ruins of what was once a great city: the citânia (Castro) of Santa Trega/Santa Tecla. It's estimated that between 3,000 and 5,000 people lived here in the 4th century BC.
Distance 15km, 200m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in A Guarda
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 7
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Hike from A Guarda to Oia
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture. In the first kilometers of the day, you will have some points of interest, for example, the Castle of Santa Cruz and the Catárea Redonda, a nursery used decades ago for raising shellfish. Along the route, you will find the Pilgrim's Meditative Garden. Make sure to stop there to recover your energy. Once you get to Oia, you can also visit the medieval monastery of Oia, located right on the coast. Although the lands of Oia face the sea, fishing has not developed much, and what remains is the artisanal type. Enjoy Oia, where the coast resists the agitation of the ocean. The spectacle can be seen from the hills where wild horses graze freely.
Distance 14km, 200m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Oia
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 8
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Hike from Oia to Baiona
Today your day ends with a wonderful view. Your company will be nothing less than the Atlantic Ocean and the granite, with spectacular views along the way to Vigo's Bay. Baiona is where you will stay this night, with points of interest to explore. La Pinta arrived in this bay in 1493, the first caravel to return to a Spanish port after an adventure in the New World. Contemplating the sunset is aninexcusable reason to visit the Monterreal fortress and its famous Prince's Tower. The enclosure has three kilometers of walls. Also worth a visit is the collegiate church of Santa María, from the 13th century. The monument keeps Romanesque reminiscences between a Gothic layout that resembles a fortification.
Distance 20km, 300m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Baiona
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 9
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Hike from Baiona to Vigo
Get to Vigo, a historical city and one of the biggest fishing ports in Europe. There will be some uphill hiking today, but greatly compensated with a stunning view of the horizon. The official route takes you through the interior, which requires walking along roads for some time. From this stage, you walk through the Saiáns' Forest Park with magnificent panoramic views of Vigo's Bay. Once in Vigo, visit the historical center, the Stone Market, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, and the Museo Quiñones de León.
Distance 23km, 400m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Vigo
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 10
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Hike from Vigo to Redondela
The challenge for today will be heading towards Redondela, which still lies on the Saint James path along the national road. Feel the breeze on your face and take some awesome photos over Redondela and Vigo's Bay. Before you arrive at the final town, the path will take you down to some rural villages with water streams and local spirited people! You will be sleeping in town, but before you call it a day, enjoy the monuments in the center and have a beer as the sun goes down.
Distance 23km, 300m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Redondela
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 11
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Hike from Redondela to Pontevedra
Your adventure today will start in the beautiful town of Redondela, and it will be gorgeous! You will see a fjord-like scenery when you step inland through kilometers of forest areas that will take you to little and old Roman villages. All this while following the Camino spirit and atmosphere where people are always friendly and hospitable. As you pass the Arcade Village, you will go up a small hill that will take you to Pontevedra. It is a wonderful town full of history and superb terraces where you can have a delicious meal.
Distance 21km, 300m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Pontevedra
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 12
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Hike from Pontevedra to Caldas dos Reis
After your breakfast, and once you feel fully energized, you will start one of the longest days of the trip! The route will take you through old railways, rural paths, and a section of wetlands. This is a place of extreme biodiversity, with many different species calling it their home. The beauty of the natural landscape makes this place all the more special. Explore this day with all your senses, step by step, as you head to Caldas dos Reis. Open yourself to the smells, tastes, sounds, and textures of nature! As you arrive in town, make sure to visit the waterfall and the watermill system of the Barrosa River before you check in to your hotel.
Distance 22km, 200m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Caldas dos Reis
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 13
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Hike from Caldas dos Reis to Padrón
Your day will begin with a nice walk along fertile agricultural fields blessed by their thermal waters. As you head towards Valga, the path will take you through beautiful scenery by the river and dark forest. As you head out of this forest, you will hike along little roads that will take you to Pontecesures, a place full of religious architecture. You will then cross the river and arrive in Padrón, your last stop before Santiago de Compostela. This town has beautiful gardens and monuments to appreciate. Look for typical food and delight yourself with a great dinner.
Distance 26km, 500m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Padrón
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 14
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Hike from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
Today will be the last day of your adventure! Santiago is awaiting you and lies just 25 km ahead. This day will be the longest but also the most significant, so make sure to keep a positive mindset. The path will leave the town of Padrón and head up north to the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria la Mayor, which was the episcopal center before being transferred to Santiago de Compostela. Soon, you will be arriving on the outskirts of Santiago. During the afternoon, feel free to explore Santiago and its old quarter. There is so much to see here! Make sure to check out all the religious buildings and the new museum of the Galician people, filled with things to see. Later, you can enjoy a fantastic meal listening to the sound of the pipes!
Distance 25km, 400m of ascent
Overnight Location Hotel in Santiago de Compostela
Included Meals Breakfast
Day 15
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Transfer to Santiago de Compostela Airport
This is it! It went by so fast. The memories and experiences you have created will stay with you forever.
Distance 26km, 500m of ascent
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast

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Dates and prices

This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.

  • Single room: from $3,550USD*
  • Sharing a double room: from $2,595USD*

*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Solo traveller supplements may apply. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.

What’s included

Meals

14 breakfasts are included.

Accommodations

Accommodations for 14 nights are included.

Transportation during the Tour

This tour includes airport pickup and drop-off, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel and short transfers mentioned in the itinerary.

Also included

  • Welcome briefing
  • Pre-departure Information Pack (checklist, general travel information)
  • Tour Information (description of daily stages & profiles)
  • Welcome briefing in English
  • Digital Information Book delivered before the tour
  • Smartphone App & GPS Tracks
  • Local Support Number (free to call 24h/day)

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned

Optional Extras

  • Extra nights at any point of the trip
  • GPS Device (Garmin Oregon)
  • Different arrival & departure transfers (in case group comes with separate flights)

Accommodation for Portuguese Coastal Camino Plus Walk Tour

This tour is mostly based in charming and superior accommodation (with an exception on one day). All rooms will have private washrooms.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Portuguese Coastal Camino Plus Walk Tour?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Although the trail is in good condition and the elevation change is minimal, you should be prepared to walk long distances multiple days in a row.

Do I need a visa to travel to Portugal and Spain?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Portuguese Coastal Camino Plus Walk Tour?

14 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Porto to start this tour?

Fly into Porto. From there you will be picked up and driven to your first hotel.

Where does the Portuguese Coastal Camino Plus Walk Tour end?

The tour ends in Santiago de Compostela.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Portugal and Spain?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Portugal and Spain?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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