Our day will be filled with sea views! We will arrive in Vigo after 20 Km walk and a 5 Km vehicle ride to avoid the busy & dangerous areas of the city of Vigo.

We will enjoy the incredible views of the Bay of Vigo and the Cies Islands, a beautiful archipelago, as we leave the city. 

You can walk through Vigo's charming streets and get to know the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria, a construction dating from the early 19th century, or the house of Estanislao Duran, an architectural jewel of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Leaving Vigo behind, you will enter the Bay of Vigo, pass through Sete Fontes and later getting to Redondela, known as the village of the viaducts. You will find the Madrid and Pontevedra viaducts there, both from the 19th century. 

In this municipality, the Camino Portugues Coastal Route & the Camino Portugues Interior Route converge.

On your way to Arcade, the Galician oyster and seafood capital of the world, you can enjoy the incredible views over the Vigo Estuary, one of the deepest geographical features in the Rías Baixas in Galicia.

Today you will be crossing the River Verdugo over Ponte Sampaio, a medieval bridge recognized for having been the scene of the last battle in Galicia against Napoleon's army, where he was defeated.

Then you will continue along a cobbled path until you encounter several towns and you will have charming panoramic views of the Bay of Vigo.

Later you will arrive at Pontevedra, a city that is definitely worth knowing. Enjoy a walk through its historic quarter and take advantage of its exquisite gastronomy.

A must-see is the Shrine of the Virgin Pilgrim, one of the most emblematic buildings dating from the 18th century and where Our Lady, the Virgin Pilgrim is venerated.

You will start the day by moving into the magnificent pine and eucalyptus forests, and then continue through the many villages in the region.

The route to Caldas de Reis will be indicated by the famous statue of Santiago, resting on a cane, located in Lombo da Maceira.

A pilgrim recommended detour stop is at A Barosa, a hidden tapas bar nestled in the shadow of a mill beneath the beautiful waterfall of the Agra river. Ideal for swimming and picnic

Before arriving at your destination you can make a stop in Tivo, known for its fountain and public laundry, and then pass by the Church of Santa Teresa and cross the River Umia.

In Caldas de Reis, you can visit its hot springs, ideal to relax and provide relief to your body after a day of walking. 

Gradually you're getting closer to the finishing line. Today you can enjoy incredible landscapes and discover more of the cultural richness of these fantastic lands.

You can make a stop in Santa Marina and then start descending until you find the River Fontelo that will announce that you are about to reach Padron, a municipality in the province in La Coruna, famous for its peppers. It is also recognized as the birthplace of two important writers, Rosalia de Castro and Camilo Jose Cela.

There you can walk through its charming streets and visit the Carmen Convent, erected in the 18th century, or the Church of Santiago, built a few meters from where the disciples of Santiago moored the boat in which they transported the body of the Apostle.

You'll start your day through small and traditional villages until you reach A Escravitude, where you can pause to visit its sanctuary and the fountain that is located in the lower part, that according to stories, has healing powers. From here you can also enjoy the magnificent views of the Castro Lupario fortress, an important archaeological site in this region.

Later, you will continue along an oak tree path until you begin a 230 metre ascent that will take you to Agros dos Monteiros, the highest point on this walking pilgrimage, and from there you will have an incredible panoramic view of the Galician capital. You will even get to see the towers of the Cathedral of Compostela!

Then you will pass near the Rocha Forte Castle or the Churruchaos, which, in ancient times, was a symbol of feudal oppression over the inhabitants of the region.

Gradually the arrows that indicate the route will disappear, which will give you a sign that you are close to reaching the culmination point of this unforgettable pilgrimage route.

You will enter the old town by the Porta Faxeira, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and when you take the Rua do Franco, emotion will begin to take you over, because you will be just a few steps from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where it's believed that the remains of Santiago the Apostle rest.

After taking a few minutes to experience the joy of reaching your goal, you will be able to participate in a Pilgrim's Mass if you'd like, the ritual of welcoming all walkers who arrive in Santiago.

We will spend the night in Santiago de Compostela and enjoy the morning there!

There is a lot to see in Santiago! We recommend getting lost in the streets of the old town, there are many churches, bars and restaurants to go to. The Plaza de Abastos is one of the favorite places and it isn't crowded with pilgrims.  

Sitting on the stairs of the Plaza de la Quintana and going into the Cathedral are two things a pilgrim must do, our hotel will be just a few steps from here :)

If you'd like to go into the cathedral you'd want to avoid the long lines. We advise that you book a visit to the Portico de la Gloria. The non-guided visit is free, but you must book a day and time. The ticket is a QR which lets you enter without waiting in line, but only at your scheduled time.

The cathedral is worth visiting to see the newly restored Portico and from there, once the visit is over, you have access to see the rest of the cathedral.

Finally, you can go with your stamped passport to the pilgrim's office to pick up your Compostela credential.

The best views of the city and the Cathedral are from the gardens of the Alameda, and also from the park of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, another place we recommend you go if you have time and energy!