As you pass through the outskirts of Baiona, you’ll encounter a few  historical monuments and have views of the coast before you head inland  through the countryside. Walk through villages and forest and then a  stretch of busy road in Coruche before re-entering rural territory on  the approach to Vigo. Cut through Castrelos Park to avoid the urban  jungle and reach your hotel.

Accommodation: 3*** hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Walk along Vigo’s bustling shopping street and out of the city.  You’ll follow the same road, at times tarmac, at others unpaved, through  a row of peaceful villages spread across the hills with views of the  Ria de Vigo. The next few kilometres are spent in a leafy forest before  heading downhill to Redondela, famous for its two viaducts. The final  stretch takes you out of Redondela and up through another forest before  you reach Arcade, where you can sample their famous oysters.

Accommodation: 2** hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Today’s walk is short and one of the most attractive on the Camino.  Cross the ancient Ponte Sampaio to leave Arcade and follow a well-worn  stone path past small fields and uphill into a forest. Use our scenic  detour to approach Pontevedra via a riverside path in the shade of trees  rather than the main road. Once settled, take your pick from an array  of atmospheric squares to relax in.

Accommodation: 3 stars hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Get a glimpse of Pontevedra’s Roman heritage as you leave the city to  follow the railway line north through the valley and patches of forest.  After the village of San Amaro, continue through the countryside,  decorated with tall grape vines, to the tiny village of Tivo. From here,  it’s a mere two kilometres before you get to enjoy the warm thermal  springs in Caldas de Reis.

Accommodation: 2** hotel. Meals: Breakfast

Shortly after leaving the medieval spa town behind, you’ll walk  through the pretty Bermaña valley to reach Santa Mariña church. Once you  reach Cortiñas, its downhill almost all the way, through the Valga  woods and over the Ulla River to the intriguing town of Padrón where  you’ll find many references to the legend of St. James.

Accommodation: 4**** hotel, Meals: Breakfast

There are inevitably several periods of road walking today but these  are interspersed with stretches of peaceful woodland. Of note is the  Romanesque church of Santa Mária de Iria and the Marian shrine at A  Escravitude. Ancient oak trees and a remarkable stone cross add to the  charm of Parada de Francos. Follow Rua Franco all the way to Praza do  Obradoiro to reach the awe-inspiring cathedral of Santiago de  Compostela.

Accommodation: 3 stars hotel, Meals: Breakfast

Today we say goodbye to the Camino til the next time.

After breakfast we get transferred to the airport.