Itinerary
- Day 1
Baiona
You'll arrive in Baiona, a historic fishing village on Galicia's Atlantic coast where you're starting the final 100 km stretch of the Portuguese Way. This is the place where news of Columbus's voyage first reached Europe back in 1493, so there's some real history in the streets here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Pinta Caravel Museum replica
- Explore Monterreal Fortress and Parador de Baiona
- Visit Navigation House
- Visit Church of Santa María
- View statue of the Virgin of the Rock
Landmarks/POIs Monterreal Fortress Church of Santa María Pinta Caravel Museum - Day 2
Baiona to Vigo
Your walk heads toward Vigo with views of the Cédes Islands National Park and Nigránís beaches in the distance. Before setting out, you might want to stop by the Pinta Caravel Museum to see the actual ship that brought word of Columbus's discovery back to Europe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Pinta Caravel Museum
- View Cíes Islands National Park
- Visit beaches of Nigrán
Landmarks/POIs Cíes Islands National Park Nigrán Beaches Pinta Caravel Museum - Day 3
Vigo to Redondela
This is your shortest day at just 15 km and the easiest stretch of the route. The walk takes you to Redondela, and you'll pass some really nice beaches along the way where you can stop for a break and cool off.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at beaches along the route
- Day 4
Redondela to Pontevedra
You'll reach Pontevedra, which puts you about halfway between Lisbon and Santiago de Compostela. Spend time walking through the old town with its narrow cobbled streets, checking out the Romanesque and Gothic churches, and visiting the museums that have art and objects ranging from prehistory through contemporary work.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore old town narrow cobbled streets
- Visit Church of Our Lady of the Pilgrimage
- Visit Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
- Visit Plaza de la Leña
- Visit Museo de Pontevedra
Landmarks/POIs Church of Our Lady of the Pilgrimage Basilica of Santa María la Mayor Plaza de la Leña Museo de Pontevedra - Day 5
Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
The path goes from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis, taking you through the Río Barosa Natural Park. You'll see mills and waterfalls tucked into the Galician countryside, which gives you a chance to recharge before the next stretch toward Santiago.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Río Barosa Natural Park
- Visit mills and waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Río Barosa Natural Park - Day 6
Caldas de Reis to Santiago de Compostela
Starting out from Caldas de Reis, you'll cross the medieval Burgo Bridge with great views down to the Lérez River. After that, the route takes you through Barro and past the Barosa River Natural Park with its mills and waterfalls before you arrive in Santiago de Compostela.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cross Burgo Bridge
- View Lérez River and surrounding area
- Explore Barosa River Natural Park
- Pass through town of Barro
Landmarks/POIs Burgo Bridge Lérez River Barosa River Natural Park - Day 7
Santiago de Compostela
You'll finish the longest final stage and arrive in Santiago de Compostela. The landscape shifts as the city gets closer. Head to the Pilgrim's Office and present your pilgrim's credential to apply for the Compostela certificate. If you've got energy left, consider walking out to Muxía to learn about the Camino Finisterre-Muxía route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Apply for Compostela at Pilgrim's Office
Optional Activities
- Continue to Muxía
- Learn about Camino Finisterre–Muxía
Landmarks/POIs Pilgrim's Office Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - Day 8
Santiago de Compostela Departure
Have breakfast in Santiago de Compostela, then head out for your individual departure whenever you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Return Home
Travel back home.
