Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll arrive in Porto, Portugal's second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend your first day wandering at your own pace through the granite-paved medieval streets and exploring the riverside. Take time to get a feel for the city's vibrant character before settling into your accommodation for the night.
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's historic center
- Walk along the riverside
- Discover medieval narrow streets and granite architecture
Landmarks Porto Historic Center 
- Day 2
Porto to Leça da Palmeira
Today you'll cycle about 64 km to Leça da Palmeira on the Atlantic coast, gaining roughly 300 m along the way. The route takes you through beautiful coastal scenery to this charming beach resort town. You can swim in the cold Atlantic waters and visit the famous teahouse by the sea, which sits right on the shoreline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Leça da Palmeira beach resort
Optional Activities
- Visit the lighthouse
- Relax at the beach
- Visit the famous teahouse by the sea
Landmarks Leça da Palmeira Beach - Day 3
Leça da Palmeira to Caminha
You'll cycle toward the Portugal-Spain border, passing through Viana do Castelo with its churches, monasteries, and ornate fountains. From there, continue on to Caminha, a charming town sitting at the mouth of the Minho River where it forms the natural border with Spain. Plan to grab dinner at a traditional restaurant to experience Portuguese cuisine one last time before crossing over.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Viana do Castelo
Optional Activities
- Explore Viana do Castelo's medieval center
- Visit churches and monasteries in Viana do Castelo
- Dine at a traditional Portuguese restaurant in Caminha
Landmarks Viana do Castelo Lima River Minho River - Day 4
Caminha to Baiona
After crossing the Minho River by boat from Caminha, you'll enter Spain and start cycling along Galicia's coastline. You'll pass through the fishing village of A Guarda and visit the peaceful Ermida de São Sebastião chapel. Later, you'll reach the dramatic 12th-century Mosteiro de Oia monastery perched on the Atlantic cliffs, stop at the Farol de Cabo Silleiro lighthouse for the views, and then reach the Miradouro das Ilhas Cíes viewpoint before finishing in Baiona.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross River Minho by boat
- Cycle along Galician coastline
- Visit Ermida de São Sebastião chapel
Optional Activities
- Explore A Guarda fishing village
- Visit Mosteiro de Oia monastery
- Visit Farol de Cabo Silleiro lighthouse
- Stop at Miradouro das Ilhas Cíes viewpoint
Landmarks Minho River A Guarda Ermida de São Sebastião Mosteiro de Oia Farol de Cabo Silleiro Miradouro das Ilhas Cíes Ilhas Cíes - Day 5
Baiona to Pontevedra
Beginning from Baiona with views over the Bay of Vigo, you'll cycle through fjord-like landscapes and ancient forests. You'll come across small Roman villages and rural hamlets with watercourses threading through them, following the spirit of the Camino. Locals tend to be welcoming to travelers passing through. End your day climbing a small hill to reach Pontevedra, a historic town with lovely terraces and restaurant options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through ancient Roman villages
- Experience the Camino atmosphere
Optional Activities
- Enjoy views of the Bay of Vigo
- Dine on terraces in Pontevedra
Landmarks Bay of Vigo Pontevedra - Day 6
Pontevedra to Padrón
You'll cycle through wetlands where hundreds of plant and bird species live. The route includes scenic river crossings, and you'll pass the Barosa River waterfalls, which makes for a nice lunch break spot. After that, head through Caldas de Reis, a natural spa town with Roman origins, then continue through rivers and lush vegetation to reach Padrón, a medieval town known for its green peppers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through wetlands
Optional Activities
- Visit Caldas de Reis natural spa
- Experience the Barosa River waterfalls
- Explore Padrón's medieval town
Landmarks Barosa River Waterfalls Caldas de Reis Padrón - Day 7
Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
This is the highlight of your trip. You'll cycle 30 km from Padrón north to Santiago de Compostela, passing the collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor before reaching the city's outskirts. The afternoon is free to explore the old town and visit religious buildings, museums, and historic sites. Later, have a great meal while listening to traditional bagpipe music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Santiago de Compostela
- Visit collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor
Optional Activities
- Explore Santiago's old town
- Visit religious buildings
- Visit Museum of the Galician People
- Dine with traditional bagpipe music
Landmarks Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Santa María la Mayor Museum of the Galician People 
- Day 8
Santiago de Compostela
It's time to pack up and head home. Your week-long cycling adventure through Portugal and Spain comes to an end today with plenty of memories from the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
