Cycle along the Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago and enjoy stunning coastal views, rich cultural heritage, while connecting with the Camino spirit.
Bike on one of the most interesting ways: the Portuguese way of Camino to Santiago. This program links the city of Viana do Castelo, in Portugal, to Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia, Spain. The route will take you through some parts of beautiful coastlines of both northern Portugal and Galicia. Discover the Portuguese way of pilgrimage, away from the crowds, with space and time to connect to your inner self. Follow the Atlantic Ocean and its different landscapes, exploring stunning coastal views and crossing several small towns rich in culture and full of the Camino spirit. Churches, monuments, and old crosses will tell the history of this way until you arrive at Obradoiro Square, which rests in front of the Saint James Cathedral, right in the heart of Santiago de Compostela.
Don’t forget your pilgrim's credential, a kind of passport which must be stamped on each stage of the route. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages and the document which was given to pilgrims for use as a safe-conduct. It must be stamped at least two times a day over the final 200 km (for pilgrims on bicycle). The only official and valid credential is issued by the Pilgrim Office.
Take the opportunity to embark on this adventure of Camino de Santiago by bike and get to know the north of Portugal and Galicia on a different approach, while indulging handpicked small boutique hotels: places full of character, delicious breakfasts and wonderfully comfortable beds. In Camino de Santiago, enjoy the mild weather, the rich history and culture, the traditional food, while biking in beautiful trails and rural landscapes.
Arrival to Porto airport. Explore Porto.
Sleep at 1872 River House.
Transfer to Viana do Castelo and briefing about the tour.
Sleep at Feel Viana.
Bike from Viana do Castelo to Caminha (26,8 km, +375m). Follow your way on an ocean-side marked trail - Atlantic “Ecopista” - until you reach Vila Praia de Âncora and then Caminha. Today the landscape is all about beautiful beaches, pine tree forests and some ancient pathways.
Sleep at Palacete Villa Idalina.
Bike from Caminha to Vigo (68km, + 900m). Enter Galicia by crossing the magnificent Minho River by ferry.
Once you arrive to the other side of the river, follow to the city of Guarda, go to the top to visit the Iron Settlement of Santa Tegra. Along your way, visit the medieval monastery of Oia, which is located right on the coast.
Finally, arrival in Vigo, an historical city and one of the biggest fishing ports of Europe.
Sleep at Pazo Los Escudos Hotel Spa & Resort.
Bike from Vigo to Pontevedra (41km, +700m). After leaving Vigo, you will start to enter the more common roads to Santiago, that go along the Ria de Vigo and will lead you to Pontevedra, a very charming city with a great atmosphere. Enjoy its plazas and cafés.
Sleep at Parador Pontevedra.
Bike from Pontevedra to Padrón (48km, +800m). After leaving Pontevedra, appreciate the big wetlands with hundreds of plants and bird species and with beautiful river crossings which are highlighted by the waterfalls of the Barosa River. This is a perfect place to stop and have lunch. Continue your day to Caldas de Reis, a natural spa town that exists since Roman times. Rivers and lush vegetation will take you to your destination, the medieval city of Padrón, famous for its green, small, and tasty peppers.
Sleep at Pazo Lestrove.
Bike from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela (30 km, + 600m). Today you will start to see the top of the cathedral in the distance, indicating your way towards Santiago de Compostela. The old town of Santiago, together with the outlying Santa Maria de Conxo Monastery, is of an extraordinary monumental beauty. The squares and narrow streets of the old town contain Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassicist buildings.
Appreciate the very well-preserved historical city, but also the sense of a place deeply imbued with faith and spiritual energy.
Sleep at Virxe da Cerca.
You can stay another night if you wish, to enjoy Santiago de Compostela, otherwise we will have a transfer for you to Porto airport, for your flight back home.
The daily distances are between 30 - 70km. This tour is self-guided so it is up to you to decide your date of departure, we will be here!
PRICE
The price of the program is from 2.500€ per person in a double room. Special seasons, single and solo traveller supplements apply.
INCLUDES
EXTRAS
Dinners; Extra Activities; Rental Bike.
Couldn’t find what you were looking for? We would ♥ to reduce, increase, modify, change, and finally we can do the tour depending on your interests and availability. Contact us: info@welovesmallhotels.com.
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