Camino
Valença to Santiago – the Camino Portugués (final section)
9th - 16th July 2025
From €730pp (Flights not included)
The final section of the Portugués is a bit misleading in that it is all in Spain! You start from the border between Spain and Portugal, where Valença do Mincho in Portugal gives way to Tui in Spain.
The level of difficulty is moderate, but it’s the Camino so expect plenty of hills!
Starting from the Spanish border town of Tui, cross the River Minho into Spain via a bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel. Walk 117 km over 6 days to Santiago.
WHAT IS Included
7 nights’ accommodation in ensuite rooms on a B&B basis.
Airport transfers – Santiago airport to Valença and Santiago to Santiago airport
Boat crossing – Caminha (Portugal) to A Guarda (Spain)
Bag transfer each day – one bag per person.
2 x evening meals (Oia and Baiona)
Pilgrim Passport (Issued by Camino Society Ireland – the only official Irish pilgrim passport).
A Camino Groups gift (small gift!) – TBC!
Detailed walking notes and accommodation maps.
The group is accompanied for the week. The emphasis will be on people having the freedom
to walk at their own pace; please note that it is your own responsibility to make it to your
end point each day.
Not Included
Flights
Meals not listed above
Dates & Flights
9th - 16th July 2025
Below are the suggested flights to book for this Camino
Aer Lingus, Dublin to Santiago de Compostela Return:
9th July, outward, only flight that day
16th July, return, only flight that day
You're free to book flights from alternative airports but you would need to make own transfer arrangements to starting point.
Price
€730 per person sharing
Single Supplement €250
Deposit €150pp
Note: flights are not included and will cost extra.
Itinerary
July 9th, Day 1
● Fly from Dublin to Santiago. Upon arrival, you are provided with a private transfer to Valença for your overnight stay.
● Take the chance to explore the fortaleza in Valença – the old town contained within fortress walls that date from the 13th century.
July 10th, Day 2
● Walk 18km from Valença to O Porriño. Collect your first stamp in Spain at Tui cathedral.
● Your day finishes in the small town of O Porriño, famous for its “Pink Porriño” granite stone.
July 11th, Day 3
● Walk 22km from O Porriño to Arcade. Your day involves passing through the picturesque hamlet of Mos before reaching Redondela, a pretty place to stop for lunch.
● Arcade is the self-styled Galician home of oysters and is also a chance for you to take a beach stroll to watch the sun go down over the Bay of Vigo.
July 12th, Day 4
● Walk 13km from Arcade to Pontevedra. Your day starts by crossing the beautiful Roman bridge from Arcade to Pontesampaio.
● The short day allows you plenty of time to explore the old city centre of Pontevedra, centred around the Basilica de Santa Maria in Praza Ourense.
July 13th, Day 5
● Walk 21km from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis. A quiet day spent mostly on minor country roads allows you the chance to relax in San Amaro on the way to Caldas.
● Caldas de Reis (“the thermal springs of the kings”) takes its name from the thermal springs that are still used today. You will have the opportunity to use the thermal pool in a local hotel (small fee may apply).
July 14th, Day 6
● Walk 20km from Caldas to Padrón. Passing through possible resting points at Santa Mariña, O Pino and San Miguel, the day finishes up in Padrón, a town synonymous with Camino legend. It is here that the remains of St. James are said to have been taken ashore by his followers.
● Padrón is also home to the Pimientos de Padrón - peppers with a random hot surprise that are a local specialty worth sampling!
● Evening meal included.
July 15th, Day 7
● Walk 24km to Santiago. Today is all about reaching your journey’s end. You pass through Escravitude, Anguira de Suso, Faramello and Milladoiro before walking the final couple of kilometres to the cathedral in Santiago.
● Set off early to give yourself plenty of time to explore the incredible city of Santiago, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the perfect place to get lost in meandering streets or to sit at a bar and watch the pilgrim world go by!
● Evening meal included – to celebrate the achievement of the week gone by!
July 16th, Day 8
● Free morning in Santiago before returning to Santiago airport for the return flight to Dublin.
HOW TO BOOK
For more information or to book, please email CaminoGroups and quote our reference to book this trip
Email - steps@caminogroups.ie
Reference Code - 25CAM117 Porto Rory
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Through booking an RTC offer you agree to the travel agent's terms & conditions.
- Flights are not included in the prices, your flight is Dublin to Santiago de Compostela with
Aer Lingus (return).
- You are advised to have adequate travel insurance in place from the time of booking.
- Lunches, snacks and evening meals (other than as included above) are at your own
discretion.