Camino de Santiago: From Porto to Santiago de Compostela

by BikeTours.com
Region
Porto
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-guided
Difficulty
N/A
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

This coastal variation of the Portuguese Camino will take you from Porto to Santiago de Compostela via the romantic medieval cities north of Portugal and Galiza. Accompanied by awesome ocean views, this tour offers an exciting and convenient way to discover the medieval Camino's history as a pilgrimage route, surrounded by truly sensational natural landscapes. You'll learn how the first pilgrims took to the Camino in the 9th century after learning of the discovery of the remains of St. James in Galiza. In 1325, royalty graced the route as Queen Isabel of Portugal made the pilgrimage following a very similar trail, crossing the Barcelos Bridge.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival and transfer from Porto Airport

Arrival and transfer from Porto Airport

Day 2: Porto – Ofir

65 km 465 m

D1

Porto – Ofir

Day 3: Ofir – Caminha

59 km 562 m

D1

Ofir – Caminha

Day 4: Caminha – Baiona

38 km 468 m

D1

Caminha – Baiona

Day 5: Baiona – Vigo – Pontevedra

65 km 1140 m

D2

Baiona – Vigo – Pontevedra

Day 6: Pontevedra – Padrón

41 km 550 m

D1

Pontevedra – Padrón

Day 7: Padrón – Santiago de Compostela

28 km 475 m

D1

Padrón – Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental