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Just like the legendary Queen Isabel of Portugal in the 13th century, follow this 100-kilometer trail along the spectacular Atlantic coast of Portugal and Spain. With the historical Santiago de Compostela as your end point, this 8-day hiking tour will lead you through picturesque woodlands, charming villages, ancient paths, and lush farmlands. The accommodation and dinners are figured out—every night, you’ll visit another fantastic restaurant and relish local dishes paired with delicious wines. With one step at a time along this pilgrimage route steeped in history, you’ll reach Santiago de Compostela sooner than you expect!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Your Camino Frances tour has come to an end. If you’d like to stay longer in the area, just ask your guides for some recommendations!
Meals: Breakfast
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