Year-round, but April through November is best
8 days
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 an 8-day portion of it, get your pilgrim passport stamped, and still finish your pilgrimage in Santiago de Compostela! The choice is yours: you can either do the coastal portion of Camino Portuguese or its final 100 km, and you can’t go wrong with either of them. 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.
Solo travelers welcome, leave the trip with new friends and lifelong memories
Get an official confirmation that you completed one of the world’s most famous pilgrimages
Savor delectable meals, sip on cocktails, and soak in its culture and scenery
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 8 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, 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!
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 and dinner
Hiking: 25.8 km / 16 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Junquera
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 and dinner
Hiking: 34.3 km / 21.3 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Alda Estacion Pontevedra
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 and dinner
Hiking: 21.1 km / 13.1 miles
Accommodation: Hotel O Cruceiro Center Caldas
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 and dinner
Hiking: 18.9 km / 11.7 miles
Accommodation: Pazo De Lestrove Hotel
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 and dinner
Hiking: 25.1 km / 15.6 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Lux Santiago
Tracing the footsteps of the legendary Queen Isabel of Portugal who lived in the 13th century, embark on this 8-day pilgrimage in the company of women! Though it usually takes over a month to finish, you’ll just do the final 100 km of Camino Portuguese along the breathtaking Atlantic Coast. Journey through lush woodlands, idyllic villages, ancient paths, and verdant farmlands. Fully soak in the atmosphere and the significance of the pilgrimage, and leave all your logistical worries behind, as accommodations, most meals, and luggage transfers are arranged for you. By embracing each step along this historically rich pilgrimage route, you'll find yourself arriving at Santiago de Compostela sooner than anticipated.
Settle into your hotel in the heart of Tui. Take a walk through the town’s picturesque streets. As you approach Plaza de San Fernando, the silhouette of the west-facing facade from the 12th-century cathedral will become etched into your memory. Get a good night’s sleep, tomorrow you start the Camino.
Accommodation: Hotel Colon Tuy
Departing from the port of Tui, the Camino winds its way up to the old town, following the so-called Camino da Barca. Then, through the Tunel das Monxas, the Camino enters a very steep section and leads to the historic bridge of San Telmo. From there, you’ll soon reach the town of O Porrino.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking: 17 km / 10.6 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Azul
The terrain gets a bit easier as you cross the Louro Valley. After a gentle climb, you’ll arrive at the chapel of Santiaguino de Antas—a pleasant place to take a rest. Pass through vast woodlands and up next are hamlets of Sete Fontes and Arcade, where you’ll stay the night.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking: 24.3 km / 15.1 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Duarte
From here, you will cross a Romanesque bridge, which is where Napoleon was defeated by the Spanish during the War of Independence. Arriving into Pontevedra, head through the narrow streets before reaching the 13th-century church of Santa Maria. Of interest to pilgrims is also the Capela da Peregrina—although it appears round, it’s actually in the shape of a scallop.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Hiking: 11.6 km / 7.2 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Avenida Pontevedra
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 and dinner
Hiking: 21.2 km / 13.8 miles
Accommodation: Hotel O Cruceiro Center Caldas
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 and dinner
Hiking: 18.5 km / 11.5 miles
Accommodation: Pazo De Lestrove Hotel
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 and dinner
Hiking: 24.7 km / 15.3 miles
Accommodation: Hotel Araguaney
Sylvia Santos was so amazing and made the trip even better.
Silvia was exceptional: well informed in so many subjects, so personable, made everyone feel comfortable in their level of achievement. And just plain fun.
Silvia Santos could not have been better. She was smart, lovely, intersting, thoughtful, inspiring, knowledgable, enthusiastic and sensitive person. Absolutely top rate.
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Follow The Camino helped us with the trip of a lifetime. We had started planning our Portuguese Coastal Camino way back in early 2020. The pandemic put a hold on our trip until September 2022. I have to say that from a logistical, financial, and overall level, everything was perfect. The hotels were nice. The luggage arrived every day on-time. The included meals were all fine. And the overall value was outstanding. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to do the Portugal to Spain Camino to consider using Follow the Camino as their agent. Buen Camino!
My first time doing the Camino and the professional way FOLLOW THE CAMINO handled our trip from start to finish was second to none. The communication made it so easy to understand what we needed to do to prepare and gave us plenty of hints and tips to make the walks more enjoyable and make the most of the stunning scenery along the way. They also supplied a luggage transfer to our next hotel and the hotels were very clean, great food and excellent prices. We were given a kit with Camino Passport, Camino shell and a bandana which came in handy protecting from the sun. Over all FOLLOW THE CAMINO made this an experience we will never forget and would highly recommend them to groups or solo for a life time of memories.
Follow the Camino is simply the best option for planning any trip along the Camino de Santiago. Our trip along the Portuguese Coastal route was flawless. The airport transfers were on-time and friendly. The hotels were perfect accommodations for us, clean and easy to find. All included a good breakfast and many also provided a delicious dinner. The luggage transfer service was excellent, we never had to wait for our bags. The preparatory instructions for packing, planning and training were very detailed and informative. Finally, the customer service provided by Jade and the rest of the staff was first rate. We will walk another Camino, hopefully many more, and Follow the Camino will be my first step!!
I am just back from a truly memorable and incredible 7 day experience which was made so good by the attention to detail and going beyond my needs in relation to a holiday package from the people in “Follow the Camino “ from the pick up drivers to hotel staff to the quality of service I cannot fault one bit. My bag was taking daily and dropped off at the next destination. Breakfast was had daily.
The quality of the hotels was comfortable and clean & tidy. I individual reviewed them all .
This is not my first trip with “follow the Camino” and certainly won’t be my last.. well done – Gold star.
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
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, being in good walking shape is still required. The trails have plenty of opportunities to rest and recover, and there is public transport or taxis/Ubers available along the route if you’d like to shorten a day.
You’ll be doing between 11 and 28 km a day (7 to 17 miles), carrying a daypack of things you might need on the trail. Don’t worry about the baggage, though, as the support vehicle will carry everything for you!
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* standard in larger cities, while for the smaller villages and towns, your guide choose hotels or guesthouses of a 2* standard. Exceptions may be made.
Your guides are determined to provide you with the best available food on the Camino. Each night, you can expect traditional meals or tapas prepared with fresh and local products. A table will always be reserved for your group at the end of the day in one of your guides’ favorite restaurants along the trail.
Any special dietary requirements or allergies can be accommodated, just let us know in time so they can be taken into consideration.
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.
Depending on the tour you choose, your starting point is either in Oia or Tui. 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.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Spain and Portugal, please refer to requirements for travel to Spain.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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).
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