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19th Sep 2026 - 26th Sep 2026
8 days/Spain /Moderate to Challenging
Embark on an unforgettable journey along one of the most iconic pilgrimage routes in the world, the Camino de Santiago.
This special trip follows the final section of the Portuguese Camino, beginning in the charming riverside town of Tui and culminating at the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Over six days of trekking, you’ll walk through rolling countryside, ancient Roman roads, medieval towns, peaceful woodlands, and vibrant Galician villages.
Along the way, you’ll soak up the rich cultural heritage, enjoy delicious regional cuisine, and experience the camaraderie and spiritual reflection that the Camino is known for.
Whether you’re walking for personal achievement, spiritual meaning, or simply to enjoy a unique and rewarding adventure, this route offers the perfect blend of challenge and inspiration. With full support throughout and time to celebrate your incredible accomplishment in Santiago, this is more than a walking trip, it’s a journey of the soul.
This Portuguese Way trek is graded moderate to challenging. You will be trekking long distances over varying terrain, which includes some steep uphill sections, in hot weather conditions.
You will be walking for many hours and sometimes on steep gradients. It is essential that you are fit enough to trek for at least 7-8 hours at a time for multiple consecutive days. Regular breaks are taken, but long days of walking are inevitable. You cannot be too fit for this challenge, so you should train well before your departure.
Today, thousands of people known as ‘pilgrims’ walk the Camino de Santiago for a number of different reasons; spiritual, cultural and adventurous or simply such as wanting to learn about the history of this ancient trail and as a way to get fit and spend time outdoors. This is not a religious tour. The Camino is about the journey and to the majority of people it symbolises a time of reflection, learning and fresh starts.
The terrain will vary throughout the 5 days but in general you will trek all day along country roads, compact dirt and stone footpaths, forest tracks, gravel trails, paved streets and through woods and meadows with some uphill/downhill paths. Each day you will experience undulating terrain, so it is important that your training includes hill walking and trekking up and down gradients.
You will stay in basic hotels and simple guesthouses on a twin-share basis with en-suite facilities.
Breakfast and evening meals will be taken in a communal dining room at the accommodation or at local restaurants. You will enjoy hearty, delicious Spanish meals that will keep your energy levels high for each day’s trek. You will eat packed lunches which you will carry yourself each day or stop in small local restaurants. Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary requirements or preferences.
The section of the Camino de Santiago you will be walking is located in the Northwest of Spain in the region of Galicia also known as the Ireland of Spain. Here, there is usually a temperate climate all year round, however weather can be unpredictable, so it is important to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
In general, the temperature each day can range between 16-23°C during the day but could drop to 12°C (or lower) at night. Weather conditions will vary but in September, it’s still relatively warm (average 19°C) but with a chance of rain.
It’s important to be prepared for all weather conditions and temperatures by packing non-cotton trek layers and waterproofs. It’s better to have waterproofs and not need them, than to not have any when you need them!
Although the temperatures and conditions above are historically accurate, climate change can impact the seasons so you may experience uncharacteristic conditions during the trip which are out of our control. Should this happen the guide will assess the situation and make decisions to ensure the best enjoyment and ultimately safety of the group as a whole.
London – Spain
Fly from London to either Santiago, La Coruna, Vigo, or Porto (tbc). On arrival, we transfer to the picturesque town of Tui (approx. 1 hr drive from Santiago), where we spend our first night at a hotel and receive a briefing on the trek to come before enjoying dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Tui – O Porrino
After a hearty breakfast, we start our Camino at the Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption of Tui. We will pass through the tunnel on the rua das Monxas, which goes underneath the convent building, and through picturesque, narrow streets. Our walk will continue along the original Roman route, the Via Romana XIX, as we pass by the historic Puente de a Veiga bridge, along country roads, through woods and across more bridges before we finally reach the town of O Porrino.
Trekking: Approx 17km / 10.6 miles
Duration: Approx 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
O Porrino – Arcade
We set off this morning and cross the Lauro valley. After a slow, steady climb, we reach the town of Mos and then the chapel of Santiaguino de Antas. We head downwards towards the Chan das Pipas pine forest, admiring views over the Ria de Vigo estuary, and then pass through the town of Redondela. This afternoon, we trek uphill for a while before descending to the coastal town of Arcade, at the mouth of the Verdugo River, our home for the night. Arcade is a pretty and historic town, well-known for its oysters.
Length: Approx 24.5km / 15.2 miles
Duration: Approx 6.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Arcade – Barro
It’s an impressive day on the Camino today as we climb the ancient stone road of Verea Vella da Canicouva, which leads uphill past fields and into a forest. After we pass through the forest, our views turn to vineyards, from whose grapes the local Albarino wine is made, and you can spot distant mountains ahead. We pass through Pontevedra, the second most important city in Galicia. There may be time to visit the circular church of the Pilgrim Virgin; built for pilgrims in the 18th century, its floor plan is in the recognisable shape of a pilgrim’s scallop shell. We continue to Barro, where we will get picked up by a vehicle to transfer back to Pontevedra for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Length: Approx 22km / 13.6 miles
Duration: Approx 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Barro – Padron
This morning, we will transfer back to where we finished our walk yesterday and continue on our journey with our longest stretch of walking. We pass through the lovely village of Tibo, with its fountain, public washing place and stone cross, and the ancient spa town of Caldas de Reis. We’ll cross a bridge over the River Umia, which leads to a fountain of hot spring water that has lent the town its name since Roman times. We continue through the woods and follow the Camino gently uphill to the hamlet of Santa Marina before descending and crossing the Fontenlo river en route to Padron. Padrón is most famous for being the first landmass sighted by the ship bearing the body of St James along the river, and in its church is the original stone, O Pedrón, said to be the mooring post that the boat carrying St James was tied up to. The town is also famous for the piquillo pepper.
Length: Approx 29.2km / 18.2 miles
Duration: Approx 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Padron – Santiago de Compostela
This morning we’ll pass through many small hamlets before arriving at the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitude. To the left, on a hilltop, stand the mysterious ruins of the hillfort Castro Lupario. Continuing for a few more kilometres, we reach the oldest wayside crossing in Galicia, and approaching Agro dos Monteiros, from here you should be able to see the spires of the Cathedral in the city of Santiago. As we approach Santiago, we pass the ruins of a castle known as A Rocha Vella. Finally, we enter the city of the Apostle and end our Camino in the Plaza del Obradoiro, the main square in front of the Cathedral. This symbolic end to the Camino is experienced by millions of people every year; enjoy the chance to soak in its atmosphere and beauty as you celebrate your achievements.
Length: Approx 24.7km / 15.5 miles
Duration: Approx 6.5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Santiago
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy the sights of Santiago de Compostela. You may wish to visit the Cathedral and perhaps attend a pilgrims’ mass. There are also many opportunities for sightseeing and souvenir shopping before gathering for a celebratory farewell dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Santiago de Compostela – UK
Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.
Meals: Breakfast
N.B. This itinerary may change due to unusual weather patterns, the ability of the group, and so on. We will do our best to keep to the set itinerary; however, we cannot be held responsible for changes that might occur outside of our control. In all such circumstances, your guide and tour leader will have the final say in the interest of the health and safety of the group.
Total trip cost: £2,250
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