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Cycling the Camino ➤ Porto to Santiago via the coastal route

9 Days / 8 Nights
Challenging

Follow the coast northwards as you pedal along the ancient pilgrimage routes from Porto to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.

See the best of northern Portugal and Galicia as you cycle the Portuguese Way of St James along the coast and through glorious green countryside. Between the fascinating cities of Porto and Santiago de Compostela, you'll discover small villages, beautiful towns and plenty of history.

It is also possible to cycle the central route from Porto to Santiago.

This truly unforgettable ride passes a series of sandy beaches, villages and market gardens and winds through the countryside to beautiful medieval towns such as Vila do Conde, Caminha, Viana do Castelo and Baiona. Continue through the typical Galician countryside to the city of Vigo, where you can join the central Camino and discover even more charming towns with character and history as well as beautiful green forests, fields and hills.

 

Highlights on the tour

  • Cycling holiday along a historic coastal route, through two countries
  • End in the beautiful Santiago de Compostela
  • Porto, a Unesco city and home of port wine and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe
  • Ancient churches, monasteries, cathedrals and many other historical monuments
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Itinerary

See the day-by-day itinerary below.

Porto, a beautiful city with a historic centre with over 150 listed UNESCO monuments. Depending on when you arrive, you should spend some time to explore the city centre and see some of the beautiful sights such as the city's cathedral and the historic Lello bookshop, known for its stunning architecture, with perhaps one of the most beautiful staircases in Europe.

During this day, there will be a welcome briefing where you will be given bikes and route descriptions.

Hotel (example): Hotel Porto Trindade

Depart Porto and start cycling the Portuguese Coastal Road to Santiago along the Portuguese coast along wooden bridges and small roads past wide sandy beaches, nature reserves and fishing villages on your way to the fascinating town of Vila do Conde.

Hotel (example): Hotel Brazão

Ride through residential areas to the holiday resort of Povoa de Varzim. Continue cycling along the sea and beaches, then head inland past farmland, forests and villages to Fão. Cross the Cávado River to reach the low-lying holiday town of Esposende.

Much of the day is spent inland, cycling through a series of villages, countryside and forest areas with river and mountain views. On the way to Viana do Castelo across the iron bridge over the Lima River, there are magnificent views of the valley and estuary. Take some time to enjoy this small historic town.

Hotel (example): Hotel Rali

Start the day towards the beach town of Vila Praia de Âncora, crossing a wooded hill to get there, and continue on a coastal cycle path that takes you to Moledo and continues inland to the beautiful town of Caminha. Here, take the ferry across the Minho River, which is the natural border with Spain.

Drive through the fishing village of A Guarda to follow the road along scenic coastal paths, forest roads and tarmac roads. Stop to admire the 12th-century monastery that dominates the small but attractive village of Oia.

Hotel (example): Hotel Raina

The journey continues along the coast past small fields, a few houses and villages before crossing a small mountain and reaching the beautiful holiday town of Baiona. As you leave Baiona, the landscape becomes more rural with a few villages and the occasional woodland. After a short ride on a busy road, you'll cycle through another series of villages as the city of Vigo appears in front of you. Ride through Castrelos Park to avoid the city centre.

Hotel (example): Hotel Tres Luces

Ride along the streets of Vigo to the north-east and leave the urban area behind you. Follow the Ria de Vigo estuary for views of floating mussel farms, the Cíes Islands and Vigo city and harbour as you cycle between villages and through a forest. A steep descent takes you to the town of Redondela, where your Portuguese coastal camino merges with the central Portuguese camino.

Stop for juicy, fatty oysters in the riverside town of Arcade, then follow an old stone path uphill to the forest. You'll soon be in the centre of the atmospheric squares of Pontevedra, where you can admire the medieval architecture while sipping a beer or wine with some tapas.

Hotel (example): Hotel Avenida

The journey to Padron is relatively easy and you'll spend the day surrounded by beautiful countryside. Bathe your feet in the hot spring in the centre of Caldas de Reis before gradually ascending through a series of villages and a lovely stretch of forest. Take time to explore medieval Padrón and discover its deep connection to St James and its tasty green peppers.

Hotel (example): Pazo de Lestrove

The final stage of your Camino takes you through a series of Galician villages with traditional houses and barns and the impressive sanctuary of Nossa Señora da Escravitute. Enjoy the forest path and then head up to Milladoiro, where you'll get your first glimpse of Santiago and the towers of the cathedral. Down in the valley, cross the Sar River and a final climb will take you into the city centre and through the medieval streets to the cathedral, where you'll end your journey.

Hotel (example): Hotel Gelmírez

Your journey is now over. This morning, you'll leave your hotel in Santiago and head home or further afield.
Extra nights in Santiago can be added when you book your tour.

It is possible to book a transfer back to Porto after the tour if you are not flying home from Santiago.

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

The price includes

Optional extras

  • Upgrade to E-bike (select when booking the tour)
  • Porto Airport transfer to/from tour start and end locations
Not included
  • Tourist tax (if due)
  • Handling fee (€20)

Bikes

You can choose from these bikes on the tour.

Standard Bicycle - included!

Good mountain bike from Specialized with 21 external gears and attached panniers.Note that it is mandatory to wear a helmet while cycling in Portugal. It is possible to borrow a helmet for free, but you are also welcome to bring your own

E-bikes (optional)
On this tour, it is possible to book e-bikes.

As long as you are active on the pedals, the electric motor assists the rider up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h. The motor is powered by a removable, rechargeable battery that lasts 45-80 km on a single charge, depending on how much you assist. The e-bikes are equipped with lights and a rear rack, where a bicycle bag can be attached. Additionally, a small repair kit is included.

Practical information

Here you can get answers to various questions about the trip
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The price is based upon two people sharing. For safety reasons, this tour cannot be booked for solo travellers. There must be min. be two participants.

On this tour you will be on your own supplied with maps, route descriptions and luggage transfers. That means that your time is your own and you have plenty of time to enjoy the stages in your own pace.

Check the price quickly
You can quickly check the price of your desired trip without having to fill in anything. Here's how:

  1. Choose your desired start date
  2. Click on the green button "See price and reserve your holiday" and go to the booking form
  3. Select number of people, add any optional extras and see the price at the bottom of the page (you don't have to fill in anything on the form).

Get a quote
For example, if you want a flight included or changes to the trip, you can order a quote for this using the "Get a quote" button. Remember to describe in detail what, if anything, you want changed.

The process of your booking
When you book, we will start booking hotels and arranging all the practical details of the trip. This process typically takes 2-5 working days, but some bookings may take longer. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend that you wait until we have confirmed your booking before arranging this.

Dates
If you can select the date in the tour calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update the tours with sold-out dates, after which those dates will turn red and cannot be selected.

On all our cycling holidays it is possible bring your own bike but it also possible to rent a bike for the tour. The bikes you can rent are all perfectly suited for the tour and the local terrain and all bikes are perfectly maintained. If you want to rent a bike on your holiday, then you select this on the booking form.

Equipment included in the bike rental:

  • Saddle bag (water repellent)
  • Handlebar bag (water repellent)
  • Service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube
  • Combination lock

Roadside assistance
All bikes are equipped with puncture resistant tyres which means that it is virtually impossible to puncture. No rule without exceptions, so should you experience a punctured tyre then you can quickly fix it by using the tools in the service-set. If the damage is greater than a simply puncture then you simply call us and we make sure that your bike is fixed or you will be supplied with a new bike as quickly as possible.

Insurance is included
Insurance against theft and damages are included in the bike rental. Should you have any problems of this nature then all you have to do is to let us know and we will supply a new bike as quickly as possible. Naturally, careless or mischievous behavior is exempt from this.  

The flights to/from Porto are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

It works like this:

  1. You book your chosen holiday with us
  2. We confirm your holiday (usually within 2-5 working days)
  3. You arrange your transportation

Get a quote
If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

Airport transfers
In the booking form you can book arrival and return transfers.

On this tour you will be accommodated in 3-star hotels with breakfast included.

In the itinerary you can see some examples of the hotels we use on this tour. Notice that the hotels are examples and you may end up staying in different hotels. It depends on availability when you book the tour.

Breakfast is included every day. It is easy to find lunch in the small villages before the walks and you will have plenty of choices for dinner in the many restaurants.

Half board
If you prefer to have dinners included then you can book Half Board (5x dinner) in the booking form.

Luggage transfer is included on this tour. Upon arrival at the first hotel you will be given luggage tags along with the rest of the welcome package. You fill out the luggage tags and put them on your bags where they will remain for the duration of the tour.

Your luggage is picked up from the hotel lobby around 9am every morning and will arrive at your next hotel at 6pm at the latest (often long before that). If there are any special exceptions to the luggage transfer you will be notified upon arrival.

Luggage transfer includes one bag per guest and the bags can weigh 20kg each. If you need to have an extra bag transported, the price is €110,- pr. bag.

On this tour, you will receive the following documents:

Upon booking
Immediately after booking this trip, you'll recieve a pre-booking-email where you can get a complete overview of your booking. Once the tour is confirmed you get a confirmation email from us along with practical information about the tour.

One month before departure
You will receive a hotel list and final travel documents.

Upon arrival at the first hotel
You'll receive the welcome pack, which contains everything you need for the trip. There will be route descriptions, maps, luggage tags, specific local vouchers and if you have rented a bike, they will also be handed out at the first hotel. The documents are in English.
Notice: On some tours it is necessary to either print the documents yourself or to bring them electronically.

This tour has difficulty grade 3.

Grade 3
Longer distances in hilly terrain, often with steep climbs. The distance is usually 65 – 80 km or 40 – 50 miles per day. Requires good shape and health. We highly recommend that you practice on some longer rides before you leave home.

Read more about our Grading System

Starting in 2025, travelers from visa-exempt countries will need an ESS or ETIAS authorization to enter EU nations. This system enhances border security while simplifying entry procedures. Ensure compliance by applying online before your trip to avoid delays.
You can read more about it here.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

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