Portuguese Way from Tui

Route for Pilgrims

Day 1: Arrival in Tui and accommodation

You’ll arrive in Tui on your own, but we can easily arrange your transfer from the airport or train/bus station. Just let us know! If arriving in Tui with time to spare, take the opportunity to explore the sights and sounds of this wonderful and historic city. Also, the wide variety of gastronomic delights that Tui has to offer will guarantee you to start The Way plenty of energy.

Day 2: Stage Tui – Redondela

Start your Way on the Portuguese Way toward Redondela. We’ll start in Tui and avoid crossing the Spanish-Portuguese border during the official trek so that you can fully immerse yourself in the Galician experience and discover all that this unique and spectacular region has to offer.

Day 3: Stage Redondela – Pontevedra

During this stage, try as many local dishes as you can!. Don’t worry too much about a full belly, as this stage of the Way will be gentle on the feet. Feel free to take a break from the hike at any time to relax and enjoy your surroundings as well as Galicia´s wonderful gastronomy.

Day 4: Stage Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis

Before walking to Caldas de Reis, make sure to take some time and enjoy beautiful Pontevedra. Pontevedra´s Old Town has a distinctly charming and unique atmosphere unlike any other on this section of the Portuguese Way.

Day 5: Stage Caldas de Reis – Padrón

In this stage, you’ll head toward Padrón, a very popular and well-known village in Galicia and beyond as well. If you don’t already know why, we’ll give you a hint: Peppers! These small, delectable, green peppers are usually fried in oil and served as tapas, but there’s a catch: some are quite mild while others can be super hot – sort of a Russian roulette with peppers! The saying here is “Pementos de Padrón, uns pican e outros non” (Padron Peppers – some are hot, others are not), so be careful!

Day 6: Stage Padrón – Santiago de Compostela

After having breakfast at your accommodation in Padrón, you’ll tackle the last stage in The Portuguese Way, ending your day and journey in Santiago de Compostela. At 22 km, or 14.5 miles, the final stage is definitely the longest of your trek, but don’t fret – it’s long but not too difficult. However, you should be in good spirits while walking this final leg, as Santiago awaits. Once you arrive, you can finally relax and request your well-deserved and hard-earned Compostela!

Day 7: Santiago de Compostela

Enjoy a nice, relaxing morning in your bed and breakfast on the final day. Now that you´ve made it to Santiago de Compostela, you´ll have a day off to visit the Cathedral and all of the other breathtaking monuments that fill this impressive city.

After breakfast our services will be finished.