Serene sunsets, sweet sangrias, and sandy beaches—all of that in the company of like-minded women on the world-famous Camino de Santiago. Instead of spending months walking these long-distance routes, you’ll just do a 9-day portion of its coastal Camino Portugues route, get your pilgrim passport stamped, and still finish your pilgrimage in Santiago de Compostela! Accommodations, luggage transfers, and most meals are included in the price of the tour. All that’s left to do is enjoy mouth-drooling Galician dishes, historic villages, and pristine nature along the way.
For a more serene journey along the world-renowned Camino de Santiago, the coastal portion of Camino Portuguese—one of its routes—is the top pick. This unique path traces Spain’s scenic shoreline, guiding you through charming Atlantic fishing villages, rocky cliffs, and historic towns in the company of like-minded women over 9 days. But the route is more than just a pretty face—it carries the weight of history, following in the footsteps of pilgrims, traders, and conquerors, who have traveled the path for centuries. Begin your journey in Oia, Spain, savoring delectable oysters, lobsters, and scallops, and conclude your pilgrimage in the holy Santiago de Compostela. Accommodations, most meals, and luggage transfers are arranged for you!
Arrive in Oia and settle into your hotel. Relax on your first night in the beautiful coastal village, which is also home to the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Oya.
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
Departing from Oia, walk along a coastal footpath with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Cies islands. Stay in Baiona for the night.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 17.5 km (10.9 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
Today you’ll be walking alongside a sandy beach for most of the day, with plenty of opportunities to stop in local cafes. You’ll then enter a typical Galician entrance of Vigo and its maze of streets before entering the city and its long sandy beach.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 27.7 km (17.2 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
You’ll be transferred from Vigo to the start of today’s walk in Redondela (10 km). Once there, you’ll join the traditional Camino Portuguese. You’ll start to see more pilgrims along the Camino, pass through typical Galician landscape with rural areas, and lush green eucalyptus forests. Before the halfway mark, you’ll cross Ponte Sampaio where Napoleon troops were defeated. Finally you’ll reach Pontevedra, with a lovely center, cider bars, and restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 33.8 km (21 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
Passing chestnut groves, the Camino runs parallel to the railway for a while. After passing through the hamlet of Ponte Cabras, you’ll encounter the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine and eucalyptus trees. Emerging from the dense woods of Lombo de Maceira, you’ll see a statue of Saint James the pilgrim. After passing through the lovely village of Tibo and its fountain, reach Caldas De Reis.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 20.8 km (12.9 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
Exiting the town, take a bridge over the river Umia that leads you to a fountain of hot springs water that has lent the town its name in Roman times. Camino continues gently uphill through the woods, to the hamlet of Santa Marina. Going downhill, cross the river Fonteno. Finally, following the Camino lined with pine trees, catch up again with the river as you arrive in Padron. Padron is famous for being the first land sighted by the ship bearing the body of St. James.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 18.5 km (11.5 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
The Camino passes through many small villages before arriving at the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitud. On a hilltop to the left, you’ll see abandoned ruins of Castro Lupario fort. Soon you’ll reach the oldest wayside crosses in Galicia. As you near Agro dos Monteiros, Santiago de Compostela spires come into view. Finally, the Camino goes by the ruins of the A Rocha Vella castle, before entering Santiago de Compostela.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: 24.7 km (15.3 miles)
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
No need to rush—you’ve earned a slow start. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, take in the atmosphere, and let the day unfold at your pace. Whether you’re wandering Santiago’s hidden corners, diving into Galician cuisine, or simply soaking in the feeling of arrival, this day is yours. If you’re up for one more mini adventure, we’d be happy to tell you about our day tours from Santiago—perfect for adding a final memory to your Camino. However you spend it, this extra time is a chance to linger in the spirit of your journey, just a little longer.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse
After breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes. But if you feel the road still calling, consider continuing on to Fisterra, where the Camino meets the sea—a wild, beautiful, and meaningful extension of your journey. If you’d like help planning those next steps, just let us know. Wherever your path leads from here, may the spirit of the Camino stay with you. Buen Camino, always.
Meals: Breakfast
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*Please note that refrigerators are not guaranteed in the accommodations.
The most important thing about this all-women Camino Frances guided walking trip is that you can enjoy the journey at your own pace. Whether you’re a very fast or a slow walker, we encourage you to enjoy the trail. Having said that, a good fitness level is still required. The trails have plenty of opportunities to rest and recover!
You’ll be doing between 11 and 30 km a day (7 to 19 miles), carrying a daypack of things you might need on the trail, for 6 consecutive days. Don’t worry about the baggage, though, as the support vehicle will carry everything for you! Most days involve gentle climbs, with the biggest elevation gain being around 250 m (820 ft)—and often even less.
Hiking consecutive full days can be quite strenuous. In preparation for your hike, your guides recommend doing some 5-10 mile (8-16 km) walks – including some uphills and downhills with a loaded backpack.
Here’s a list of clothing we recommend bringing:
Here’s a list of other equipment we suggest you bring:
Your guides will take care of all luggage handling and transportation for the duration of your tour. This means that you’ll leave your bags with your guide in the morning, and they’ll handle the details of getting them into the next hotel room. Luggage is transferred on the days that you are walking to a different hotel. We ask you to have it ready at reception at 8.00 so as to make sure we can deliver your luggage and others as early as possible in the afternoon. The luggage transfer is limited to 1 bag per person with a maximum weight of 15 kg per bag. Additional bags can be transferred for an extra €10 per bag per transfer.
Accommodation for the duration of your tour is based on a number of criteria, including location, comfort, services, price, and character. Though accommodation on the Camino is limited, your guides will always try to book something that is near the Camino as well as the historical center of the city. Expect hotels of a 3-star standard in larger cities, while for the smaller villages and towns, your guide choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2-star standard. Exceptions may be made.
Pricing is based on double occupancy. Still, a solo traveler can certainly sign up, but please note there will be an additional single supplement fee.
Group sizes and prices:
Women’s only Camino Portuguese tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting starting point of your tour is Oia. To get there, it’s best to fly into Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ). From there, your guides can either arrange airport transfers to the meeting point for an additional fee or you can reach them by yourselves. You can rent a car, take a bus or a train and it could take you anywhere between 1 and 2.5 hours.
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Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
A non-refundable 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
Client can transfer their booking to a person who satisfies all the requirements, having first given the Guide reasonable notice in writing to do so before the departure date (such notice must be given more than 21 days prior to the date of departure). Client who transfers the Booking shall be jointly and severally liable with the transferee to the Guide for the payment of any balance due in respect of the holiday and for a substitution fee of €30.00 per person substituted, subject to a maximum of €120.00 per booking (or such other greater sum as may be authorized).
Early Bird booking
Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.
As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.
More about how Early Bird bookings work below:
