Cycling the Camino Portugues Coastal Route: Porto to Santiago

by The Natural Adventure Company
Region
Mainland Portugal
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

A nine day adventure, cycling the Camino Portugues’ complete Coastal Route, also known as the Caminho da Costa. It covers 273km and follows the rugged Atlantic coastline from Porto, past Northern Portugal's dune-rich and sandy beaches. A short ferry ride takes you across the River Minho into Galicia in Spain, with more rugged coastal terrain as far as Baiona, where there’s no shortage of seafood restaurants. After the port city of Vigo, the Coastal Route continues to the medieval and architecturally elegant town of Pontevedra, followed by the prettiness (and peppers) of Padrón. With one final push to Santiago de Compostela where, arriving on a bike is cycling heaven.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival Porto

Arrival Porto

Day 2: Porto - Vila do Conde

35 km 0 m

D1

Porto - Vila do Conde

Day 3: Vila do Conde - Viana do Castelo

49 km 0 m

D1

Vila do Conde - Viana do Castelo

Day 4: Viana do Castelo - Oia

46 km 0 m

D1

Viana do Castelo - Oia

Day 5: Oia - Vigo

43 km 0 m

D1

Oia - Vigo

Day 6: Vigo - Pontevedra

34 km 0 m

D1

Vigo - Pontevedra

Day 7: Pontevedra - Padrón

41 km 0 m

D1

Pontevedra - Padrón

Day 8: Padrón - Santiago de Compostela

25 km 0 m

D1

Padrón - Santiago de Compostela

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Mainland Portugal

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