Live the experience:Portuguese Way from Tui in Hostels
We offer you the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way, from Tui to Santiago de Compostela on foot. If you are looking to spend an unforgettable week walking the Camino de Santiago, living a unique experience, and finally obtaining the Compostela, this is your opportunity to make it a reality.
- Day 1: Arrival in TUI
After your arrival in Tui, you can enjoy the charms of this town located on the border with Portugal. Some of the main tourist attractions include the International Bridge over the Miño River, the remains of the wall (12th century), Porta de Pía, the Cathedral of Santa María and the Diocesan Museum, the Chapel of San Telmo, and the Convent of the Clarisas. Just outside the town, you can also visit the Gothic Church of Santo Domingo.
- Day 2: Stage 1 "TUI – O PORRIÑO" (18.7 KM)
Breakfast in Tui.
The route begins towards O Porriño. Upon arrival in this town, you can visit the Town Hall, Botica Nova, the Cristo Fountain, and the San Luis Temple. Additionally, we recommend tasting the bread from O Porriño, famous for its flavor and texture.
Stay overnight in O Porriño.
- Day 3: Stage 2 "O PORRIÑO – REDONDELA" (15.2 KM)
Breakfast in O Porriño.
Upon reaching Redondela, located at the end of the Vigo Estuary, you will find a milestone from the ancient Roman road XIX. This is just a way to welcome pilgrims to the town, as its streets offer even more places worth visiting: the pilgrim hostel, Santa Teresa House, Vilavella Convent, or the Church of Santiago. Additionally, you can take a pleasant walk through Alameda Park.
Stay overnight in Redondela.
- Day 4: Stage 3 "REDONDELA - PONTEVEDRA" (15.5 KM)
Breakfast in Redondela.
Continuing the route, you will arrive in Pontevedra. In the historic center, you can visit the Sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina. Passing through Porta do Camiño, you will enter Plaza de Ferreira, an area filled with terraces and bars, where the Convent of San Francisco is also located. Nearby, you can find Plaza de la Estrella, Casa de las Caras, Casto Sampedro Gardens, and the Provincial Museum.
Stay overnight in Pontevedra.
- Day 5: Stage 4 "PONTEVEDRA – CALDAS DE REIS" (21.5 KM)
Breakfast in Pontevedra.
In addition to being the birthplace of King Alfonso VII of León, Caldas is a place for relaxation, known for its therapeutic thermal waters. You can also take a stroll around the town and visit sites such as the Church of Santa María, the Church of Santo Tomás de Becket, or the botanical garden.
Stay overnight in Caldas de Reis.
- Day 6: Stage 5 "CALDAS DE REIS – PADRÓN" (19.5 KM)
Breakfast in Caldas de Reis.
Padrón is known as the town where the body of Apostle Santiago arrived in the year 44. Among the places to visit are the Church of Santiago, Santiago Bridge, Carmen Fountain, the Carmen Convent, and Casa da Matanza (Rosalía de Castro Museum). This area is also famous for its Padrón peppers, a delicious variety with the saying "some are hot, some are not."
Stay overnight in Padrón.
- Day 7: Stage 6 "PADRÓN - SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA" (24.3 KM)
Breakfast in Padrón.
Ready for the final stage, you will depart from Padrón towards Santiago de Compostela. Upon arrival in Santiago de Compostela, you will find countless places to visit. The main attraction is the Cathedral and Obradoiro Square, but it is also recommended to stroll through the Old Town, enjoy the culinary offerings, and visit other iconic buildings such as the Parador of the Catholic Monarchs, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario, or the Pazo de Raxoi.
Stay overnight in Santiago de Compostela.
- Day 8: Breakfast in Santiago de Compostela and end of services.
Travel Package: 8 Days / 7 Nights plan: Bed & Breakfast in Private Hostels
Includes:
- Luggage transfer between stages of the route.
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before the start of the trip.
- Travel insurance for the entire duration of the route.
- Detailed itinerary of the route, with stage-by-stage information.
- Pilgrim Credentials, essential for the Camino de Santiago.
- Assistance phone line during the journey.
Additional Options:
- Supplement for an extra night in Santiago with Accommodation + Breakfast plan: €40.00 per person.
- Transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Tui (up to 4 people): €160.00.
- Transfer from accommodation in Santiago to the airport/bus or train station (up to 4 people): €35.00.
How to formalise your booking
For better management by our travel agency, we recommend making your reservation at least 15 days in advance. However, if the booking is made within a shorter time frame, we will still proceed to manage it, although it is always advisable to book in advance.
To formalise your booking, a payment of €60 per person is required as a deposit and management fee.
Once your booking is formalised, our team will contact you as soon as possible to confirm all the details.
After formalising the booking, we will send you all the related information for your review and confirmation.
Once all services are confirmed, and 15 days prior to the start of the trip, the client must pay the remaining balance of the booking, which is the total trip price minus the deposit already paid.
If the booking is formalised less than 15 days in advance of the trip start date, the client must pay the full trip amount at the time of booking.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
If you wish to cancel your booking, no cancellation fees will apply as long as you do so 7 days prior to the start of the trip. In this case, the amounts already paid will be fully refunded.
For more information, you can contact us by sending an email to info@getingalicia.com , or by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to (+34) 639 635 925.
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