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About this trip
Walking for Inner Truth “El Camino”
8 Walking stages from town to town in Camino Portugues
Selected accommodations in distinguished rural houses
Restorative yoga, self-massage and mindfulness guidance to empower the walk
Ceremonies, rituals and storytelling to inspire and enhance the experience
Luggage transportation service
Starting the path with two days in the magnificent city of Oporto discovering its cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Waking from La Guardia untill Santiago de Compostela with a total of 140 kms
The Vision
Come to discover the rhythm, the feeling, the contemplation.
Come to remember that we are: pilgrims on Mother Earth.
Come to rediscover yourself, to lighten your step, to recover your life.
Every step an offering, a letting go, an awakening…
With each step, closer to the Great Mystery that you are.
About your hosts
Anahat, Aday García
Founder of InnerTruthAcademy, Spanish psychologist from Gran Canaria, expert in meditation, initiation path in yoga, healing sounds (mantras). He has led multiple international retreats for consciousness awakening since 2011.
Trained in Dynamic and Energetic Yoga, Ayurveda, Shiatsu, Thai massage and healing, also trained in Biogestalt therapy, group dynamics, and art therapy.
"Express gratitude for the guidance of the Shiv Yog line and Dr. Avdhoot Shivanand on my path to kundalini awakening and healing sciences, as well as to Prof. Chögyal Namkai Norbu Rimpoche for his teachings on Buddhism and the nature of the mind. My thanks to Nahual Carlos Castillejos for instructions on the Toltec path.
Through all this knowledge, I humbly serve and inspire everyone on their path to realization, healing, and awakening, as it deeply helped me in mine."
Gabriela Morett
Founder of Travesías de Luz, alchemy step by step.
With a Communications degree, worked for companies such as Four Seasons, Festival Internacional Cervantino, and film production in Mexico City. She was a teacher at Universidad Anáhuac. Studied to be a psychotherapist and a Master's in couples therapy. She has written for various media for the past 25 years. She is working on her first novel.
Gabriela has lived in Italy, France, and Spain. She speaks English, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
Her greatest passion has been to travel. Today with "Travesías de Luz:She organizes experiences to magical places in Mexico and the wonderful camino de Santiago with thematic groups: Yoga and spirituality, Literary path, with writers to walk and write, and the Wine route, for gastronomy lovers. All her trips include power walks.
She has Mexican and Spanish nationality, but considers herself a citizen of the world.
She has two children.
"I am interested in people and the human experience. Sharing my journey with other seekers. For this, I bring together groups of people from different backgrounds, who through power circles and walks in contact with Mother Earth, seek to advance towards the awakening of individual and collective souls."
Welcome to our community!
Available Packages
The trip includes:
- Bus transportation from Oporto to La Guardia(start of the walk)
- Accommodations in shared double rooms with breakfast
- Luggage transport service between stages
- Guide in the experience of mystical pilgrimage with instructions for good living.
- Exercises, rituals, ceremonies and therapeutic experiences along the route. (yoga, meditations, group dynamics)
- Two days and a night in Oporto with cultural visits
- Certification of pilgrimage
The cost does not include:
- Flights
- Any transportation on the last day
Itinerary
Day 1: Exploring Porto
Arrival in Porto
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Morning:
- Breakfast at Majestic Café: An iconic spot with an Art Nouveau ambiance.
- Visit Ribeira: Explore the picturesque riverside neighborhood along the Douro River.
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Afternoon:
- Port Wine Cellar Tour in Vila Nova de Gaia: Visit a wine cellar and enjoy a tasting.
- Walk across the Dom Luís I Bridge: Cross this famous bridge with spectacular views.
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Evening:
- Dinner at Taberna da Ribeira: A cozy restaurant offering traditional Portuguese dishes. (Review options.)
Day 2: Porto
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Morning:
- Visit Lello Bookstore: Considered one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
- Church of Saint Francis:
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Afternoon:
- Activity at Mercado do Bolhão: Discover local products and crafts.
- Departure to A Guarda by van. (Approximately 2.5 hours)
Day 3: A Guarda to Oia (16 km) Strating the walk
Visit Monte Santa Trega. From there, head to Oia, a small coastal town known for its historic monastery by the sea.
Day 4: Oia to Baiona (20 km)
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Once in Baiona, explore its fortress, old town, and marina.
Day 5: Baiona to Vigo (25 km)
Head towards Vigo, passing by picturesque beaches and small villages. In Vigo, take the opportunity to try the local cuisine, especially the oysters from the A Pedra market.
Day 6: Vigo to Redondela (15 km)
Enjoy the peacefulness of the trail. Redondela is known for its viaducts and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a restful stop.
Day 7: Redondela to Pontevedra (20 km)
Stay in the pedestrianized old town. Visit Plaza de la Herrería and the Church of the Pilgrim Virgin.
Day 8: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (22 km)
Relax in the thermal waters, perfect for unwinding.
Day 9: Caldas de Reis to Padrón (19 km)
Known for its peppers and the legend of the Apostle Santiago’s body being transported here. Explore its historic streets and enjoy the atmosphere.
Day 10: Padrón to Teo (12 km)
A small town ideal for resting before the final stretch to Santiago. Enjoy the natural surroundings and tranquility.
Day 11: Teo to Santiago de Compostela (14 km)
Arrive at Plaza del Obradoiro and admire the magnificent cathedral.
Day 12: In Santiago de Compostela
Spend the last day exploring Santiago, visiting the cathedral and wandering through the streets of the old town. Enjoy the culture, gastronomy, and unique ambiance of this city.