Camino Portuguese 24 June 2026
Camino Portugués: Vigo To Santiago – June 2026
Camino Portugués: Vigo to Santiago
Dates: Wednesday 23 June – Tuesday 30 June 2026
Route: Vigo → Santiago de Compostela (6 walking days)
Travel to Portugal
Day -1 – Tuesday23June 2026
Flight: London → Porto
- Airline: Ryanair (FR 519)
- Aircraft: Boeing 737 (Economy)
- Depart: 06.35 – London Stansted (STN)
- Arrive: 09.00 – Porto, Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Flight time: 2h 25m (Portugal is same time zone as UK)
Notes:
- One traveller will need a foldaway hold bag for walking poles.
- Hotel: Grande Hotel Porto
- Activity: Early-evening food & wine tour in Porto)
Day 0 – Wednesday 24June 2026
Sightsee Porto Until lunch
Transfer:
- Mini‑van transfer from Porto to Vigo £225 quoted not booked
Luggage Transfer (Camino Days)
Service: Correos Paq Mochila (Spanish Post Office)
- Luggage is collected from your hotel reception each morning and delivered to the next hotel by afternoon.
- Service is widely used and recommended by Wise Pilgrim and Camino Forums.
- I will pre‑book all stages online.
- You simply attach the printed label they provide.
Important (Day 1):
- Leave your main bag at Vigo hotel reception by ~08:00.
- You will walk with a daypack only.
Day 0 – Arrival in Vigo
Stay:
Highlights:
- Settle in, evening walk, seafood & waterfront restaurants.
Suggested Evening Meals (Vigo):
- Maruja Limón – modern Galician.
- A Pedra (oyster & tapas area) – informal, atmospheric.
- Casa Marcelo (Vigo) – if you want something special.
Route Overview (Vigo → Santiago)
Nightly stops (confirmed):
Vigo → Redondela → Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis → Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
This matches the commonly published staging for walking the last ~100 km on the Portuguese Coastal route starting in Vigo, where it then continues to Redondela and joins the central route. (gronze.com)
Day 1 – Thursday 25 June 2026 Vigo → Redondela (15–16 km)
Breakfast / Early Coffee (Day 1):
Terrain:
- Gentle and easy.
Highlights:
- Woodland paths and hamlets
- Views over the Ría de Vigo
- Redondela, where the coastal route meets the central route
Stay:
Suggested Evening Meals (Redondela):
- Casa Mucha – well-known local favourite (no clear standalone website; listings below).
- Asador O Rancho – grills & hearty portions (social page).
Breakfast / First Stop (after ~60–90 mins):
- Arcade / Ponte Sampaio area has classic pilgrim cafés.
Terrain:
- Some uphill sections; manageable.
Day 2 Friday 26 June 2026 – Redondela → Pontevedra (19 km)
Highlights:
- Ridge walk with views of the Ría
- Roman bridge at Ponte Sampaio
- Pontevedra old quarter
Stay:
Suggested Evening Meals (Pontevedra):
- Eirado da Leña / O Eirado – excellent cooking in the old town.
- Loaira Xantar – consistently good.
- Ultramar – casual tapas & wine.
Breakfast / First Stop:
- Café options around Arcade / Ponte Sampaio are popular with pilgrims.
Terrain:
- Moderate climbs; very scenic.
Day 3 Saturday 27 June 2026 – Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis (22 km)
Highlights:
- Forest tracks and vineyards
- Thermal spa town arrival
Stay:
Suggested Evening Meals (Caldas de Reis):
Breakfast / First Stop:
- Small bars appear regularly on this stage; you’ll usually find a coffee stop within the first 6–8 km.
Terrain:
- Easy-going and tranquil.
Day 4 – Sunday 28 June 2026 Caldas de Reis → Padrón (19 km)
Highlights:
- Waterfalls near Carracedo
- Chestnut groves
- Historic Padrón (St James legend)
Stay:
Suggested Evening Meals (Padrón):
Breakfast / First Stop:
- Rural bars appear frequently; a first stop after ~90 minutes is usually straightforward.
Terrain:
- Rolling hills; pleasant walking.
Day 5–Monday 29 June 2026 Padrón → Santiago de Compostela (24–25 km)
Highlights:
- Gradual ascent into Santiago
- Cathedral finish & collecting the Compostela
Stay:
Suggested Evening Meals (Santiago – celebration):
- O Dezaseis – classic post-Camino meal.
- A Tafona do Peregrino / A Tafona by Lucía Freitas
- Casa Marcelo (Santiago)
Breakfast / First Stop:
- Multiple cafés before Milladoiro; you’ll have plenty of options for a first stop.
Terrain:
- Steady climb; emotional finish.
Day6- Tuesday 30 June 2026 - Get certificates go to mass
