Portugal Coastal Way to Santiago

Recently officially certified by the Portuguese Government in February 2022, the Coastal Way is according to some historians, one of the most important routes to reach the Apostle's home in Santiago de Compostela.

Portugal Coastal Way to Santiago

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Trip Fee

$ 2.870

Single Room Difference

$ 969

Date

30 August - 13 September 2025

Trip Information

The Portuguese Coastal Way, connects Porto to the northern regions and became important in the 15th century. Before, it was mainly used by locals and those who disembarked in the ports. The Camino along the coast is one of the most unique routes leading to the shrine. Along your way, you will be amazed by the kindness of the local people, the historical sites on route and the natural landscapes. Each step of the way is accompanied by a light sea breeze which invigorate the mind, challenging the body. Each day there are moments to enjoy and appreciate, where the immensity of the ocean contrasts against the mountains that surround the Way, bringing emotions that will make you hold your breath. The kind-hearted local people, greet all walkers in a friendly way, trying to support each pilgrim in their mission to reach the next stage. The Coastal Way has a specific spirituality, experienced in a different manner by each pilgrim, which transforms each trip through nature into an emotional journey. The mountains cross the valleys which reflect the brightness of the rivers and streams, reinvigorating each step of the way. Each day is a new idyllic scenery : admire the contrast between the tranquil beaches and the strong Atlantic waves. The sea breeze with a characteristic smell of seaweed that is drying on the sands, is the setting for a perfect painting. You will feel The Santiago de Compostela devotion in each towns you will cross on the Coastal way. The unique landscapes attracts serenity. This trail is for those who are looking for new sensations, which go beyond the body and provide clarity to the mind. A journey that offers spiritual and cultural interests with breath-taking sceneries.

Activity Areas

Multi-Country Walking Holidays
Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Camino de Santiago, Porto, Portugal, Spain

Included in the Price

— All breakfasts — Luggage transfers between hotels — Walking Transfer — Pilgrim Passport and shell

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement) — Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date) — Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information

— 14 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 2-star,3-star, and 4-star hotels — Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent — GPS route directions and maps

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Porto

A UNESCO World Heritage City and best European City destination for 2013, 2014, and again for 2017, Porto is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The old centre boasts more than 1500 listed monuments, and the history of the traditional Port Wine can be explored by visiting many of the Port cellars which are open to the public. You stay at Porto Trindade**** (Breakfast included)

Day 2 Porto - Vila do Conde

Walking transfer in the morning to Matosinhos Wooden boardwalks and pavements will lead you along the coastline via a series of wide sandy beaches, natural reserves and fishing villages to the historical coastal town of Vila do Conde. You stay at Hotel Brazao*** (Breakfast included)

Day 3 Vila do Conde - Esposende

Walk alongside the coast between flowers and sand dunes and across beaches. Then head north crossing the Coastal Natural Park in direction of Esposende, an old fishing village with a great setting on the estuary of the River Cavado. You stay at Hotel Suave Mar*** (Breakfast included)

Day 4 Esposende - Viana do Castelo

Pass through various villages and some delightful sections of woodland and rivers. Discover Viana do Castelo, an attractive town famous for its ancient and contemporary architecture, offers magnificent views over the Lima valley and estuary with views of distant mountain ranges. You stay at Hotel Laranjeira** (Breakfast included)

Day 5 Viana do Castelo - Ancora

Today's journey is mostly inland, with occasional coastal views from hillside villages. Enjoy the shade of the eucalyptus forest as you make your way uphill before descending to the low-key beachside resort town of Vila Praia de Ancora. You stay at Hotel Meira**** (Breakfast included)

Day 6 Ancora - Aguarda

Follow the coastal path to Moleda. Then continues to the charming town of Caminha. Option to walk through the pine forest beside the beach. Continue with a scenic ferry journey takes you across the Minho River to the fishing town of A Guarda in Spain. You stay at Hotel Vila da Guarda** (Breakfast included)

Day 7 A Guarda - Oia

Before leaving A Guarda, do not miss the Santa Tegra Celtic settlement - the views are spectacular. Follow the Camino on the coastal way, going through the forest before reaching the seaside village of Oia, dominated by its 12th century monastery. You stay at Hotel Raina** (Breakfast included)

Day 8 Oia - Baiona

Start your day along fields, coastal villages before a total change of scenery and terrain as you reach the mountains. Continue through countryside before arriving at the medieval center of via two ancient churches. You stay at Hotel Anunciada** (Breakfast included)

Day 9 Baiona- Vigo

From Santa Maria church, walk through the countryside offering peaceful paths and rivers. As your way climb, admire wonderful views before entering to Vigo via a park. You stay at Hotel Tres Luces*** (Breakfast included)

Day 10 Vigo - Arcade

Start your day with peaceful hillside villages with beautiful views over the estuary and port. Then, head down to Arcade, a riverside town famous for its oysters. You stay at Hotel Duarte** (Breakfast included)

Day 11 Arcade - Pontevedra

Leave Arcade via its iconic bridge. Follow ancient stone paths up through the forest. Enjoy a scenic detour along the River Tomeza to approach Pontevedra surrounded by birdsong and greenery. Explore the historical city centre, its vibrant squares and enjoy some tapas at a local bar. You stay at Hotel Virgen del Camino*** (Breakfast included)

Day 12 Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis

Walk through the lovely countryside and peaceful forest to the riverside spa town of Caldas de Reis. This place is known for its thermal waters and for healing properties. Enjoy the thermal spring on the main square. You stay at Balneario Acuna** (Breakfast included)

Day 13 Caldas de Reis - Padron

Cross a luxuriant landscape alongside the Valga River. Several impressive churches and stone crosses line the route to Padron, the riverside town where St. James's body is said to have been laid to rest by his faithful followers. You stay at Pazo de Lestrove**** (Breakfast included)

Day 14 Padron - Santiago

The final stage of the Camino is going through Galician villages. Once you enter the medieval narrow streets of Santiago, the atmosphere changes while reaching the cathedral square. You stay at Hotel Lux Santiago*** (Breakfast included)

Day 15 Leave Santiago

Explore the old city of Compostela before airport transfer.

Travel Dates

30 August - 13 September 2025 $ 2.870

31 August - 14 September 2025 $ 2.870

03 - 17 September 2025 $ 2.795

04 - 18 September 2025 $ 2.795

06 - 20 September 2025 $ 2.795

07 - 21 September 2025 $ 2.795

10 - 24 September 2025 $ 2.795

11 - 25 September 2025 $ 2.795

13 - 27 September 2025 $ 2.795

14 - 28 September 2025 $ 2.795

17 September - 01 October 2025 $ 2.795

18 September - 02 October 2025 $ 2.795

20 September - 04 October 2025 $ 2.795

21 September - 05 October 2025 $ 2.795

24 September - 08 October 2025 $ 2.795

25 September - 09 October 2025 $ 2.795

27 September - 11 October 2025 $ 2.795

28 September - 12 October 2025 $ 2.795

01 - 15 October 2025 $ 2.420

02 - 16 October 2025 $ 2.420

04 - 18 October 2025 $ 2.420

05 - 19 October 2025 $ 2.420

08 - 22 October 2025 $ 2.420

09 - 23 October 2025 $ 2.420

11 - 25 October 2025 $ 2.420

12 - 26 October 2025 $ 2.420

15 - 29 March 2026 $ 2.405

18 March - 01 April 2026 $ 2.405

19 March - 02 April 2026 $ 2.405

21 March - 04 April 2026 $ 2.405

22 March - 05 April 2026 $ 2.405

25 March - 08 April 2026 $ 2.405

26 March - 09 April 2026 $ 2.405

28 March - 11 April 2026 $ 2.405

29 March - 12 April 2026 $ 2.405

01 - 15 April 2026 $ 2.525

02 - 16 April 2026 $ 2.525

04 - 18 April 2026 $ 2.525

05 - 19 April 2026 $ 2.525

08 - 22 April 2026 $ 2.525

09 - 23 April 2026 $ 2.525

11 - 25 April 2026 $ 2.525

12 - 26 April 2026 $ 2.525

15 - 29 April 2026 $ 2.525

16 - 30 April 2026 $ 2.780

18 April - 02 May 2026 $ 2.780

19 April - 03 May 2026 $ 2.780

22 April - 06 May 2026 $ 2.780

23 April - 07 May 2026 $ 2.780

25 April - 09 May 2026 $ 2.780

26 April - 10 May 2026 $ 2.780

29 April - 13 May 2026 $ 2.780

30 April - 14 May 2026 $ 2.780

02 - 16 May 2026 $ 2.915

03 - 17 May 2026 $ 2.915

06 - 20 May 2026 $ 2.915

07 - 21 May 2026 $ 2.915

09 - 23 May 2026 $ 2.915

10 - 24 May 2026 $ 2.915

13 - 27 May 2026 $ 2.915

14 - 28 May 2026 $ 2.915

16 - 30 May 2026 $ 2.915

17 - 31 May 2026 $ 2.915

20 May - 03 June 2026 $ 2.915

21 May - 04 June 2026 $ 2.915

23 May - 06 June 2026 $ 2.915

24 May - 07 June 2026 $ 2.915

27 May - 10 June 2026 $ 2.915

28 May - 11 June 2026 $ 2.915

30 May - 13 June 2026 $ 2.915

31 May - 14 June 2026 $ 2.915

03 - 17 June 2026 $ 2.915

04 - 18 June 2026 $ 2.915

06 - 20 June 2026 $ 2.915

07 - 21 June 2026 $ 2.915

10 - 24 June 2026 $ 2.915

11 - 25 June 2026 $ 2.915

13 - 27 June 2026 $ 2.915

14 - 28 June 2026 $ 2.915

17 June - 01 July 2026 $ 3.290

18 June - 02 July 2026 $ 3.290

20 June - 04 July 2026 $ 3.290

21 June - 05 July 2026 $ 3.290

24 June - 08 July 2026 $ 3.290

25 June - 09 July 2026 $ 3.290

27 June - 11 July 2026 $ 3.290

28 June - 12 July 2026 $ 3.290

01 - 15 July 2026 $ 2.990

02 - 16 July 2026 $ 2.990

04 - 18 July 2026 $ 2.990

05 - 19 July 2026 $ 2.990

08 - 22 July 2026 $ 2.990

09 - 23 July 2026 $ 2.990

11 - 25 July 2026 $ 2.990

12 - 26 July 2026 $ 2.990

15 - 29 July 2026 $ 2.990

16 - 30 July 2026 $ 2.990

18 July - 01 August 2026 $ 2.990

19 July - 02 August 2026 $ 2.990

22 July - 05 August 2026 $ 2.990

23 July - 06 August 2026 $ 2.990

25 July - 08 August 2026 $ 2.990

26 July - 09 August 2026 $ 2.990

29 July - 12 August 2026 $ 2.990

30 July - 13 August 2026 $ 2.990

01 - 15 August 2026 $ 2.990

02 - 16 August 2026 $ 2.990

05 - 19 August 2026 $ 2.990

06 - 20 August 2026 $ 2.990

08 - 22 August 2026 $ 2.990

09 - 23 August 2026 $ 2.990

12 - 26 August 2026 $ 2.990

13 - 27 August 2026 $ 2.990

15 - 29 August 2026 $ 2.990

16 - 30 August 2026 $ 2.990

19 August - 02 September 2026 $ 2.990

20 August - 03 September 2026 $ 2.990

22 August - 05 September 2026 $ 2.990

23 August - 06 September 2026 $ 2.990

26 August - 09 September 2026 $ 2.990

27 August - 10 September 2026 $ 2.990

29 August - 12 September 2026 $ 2.990

30 August - 13 September 2026 $ 2.990

02 - 16 September 2026 $ 2.915

03 - 17 September 2026 $ 2.915

05 - 19 September 2026 $ 2.915

06 - 20 September 2026 $ 2.915

09 - 23 September 2026 $ 2.915

10 - 24 September 2026 $ 2.915

12 - 26 September 2026 $ 2.915

13 - 27 September 2026 $ 2.915

16 - 30 September 2026 $ 2.915

17 September - 01 October 2026 $ 2.915

19 September - 03 October 2026 $ 2.915

20 September - 04 October 2026 $ 2.915

23 September - 07 October 2026 $ 2.915

24 September - 08 October 2026 $ 2.915

26 September - 10 October 2026 $ 2.915

27 September - 11 October 2026 $ 2.915

30 September - 14 October 2026 $ 2.915

01 - 15 October 2026 $ 2.525

03 - 17 October 2026 $ 2.525

04 - 18 October 2026 $ 2.525

07 - 21 October 2026 $ 2.525

08 - 22 October 2026 $ 2.525

10 - 24 October 2026 $ 2.525

11 - 25 October 2026 $ 2.525

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