Original
Walking & trekking
Portuguese Camino
4.9
Excellent
191 reviews
10 days
Start
Porto, Portugal
Finish
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Trip Code
ZMXG
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private minivan, Taxi, Walking
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights)
From £1,865(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Journey this mostly coastal walk to Santiago de Compostela – a lesser-known trail with fewer pilgrims along the way.
Feast on some of the best Spanish seafood and Albarino wine in Arcade, on a substantial lunch stop on the way to Pontevedra.
Trek a fair distance each day, but be able to relax along the way, with a dedicated rest day in Pontevedra.
Take a load off – literally! Your luggage will be transferred between your accommodation each day, meaning you’ll only have to carry a day pack, and your luggage will be waiting at your hotel.
Visit one of the local wineries in the region of Caldas de Rei and have the opportunity to soak in the renowned hot springs in the area.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a walking trip. You need to be in good health to complete the walks. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. To make the most of the trip, it's best if you have at least a moderate level of fitness.
There are sections on the walk where it will not be possible to call in a taxi or any other transport.
Your main luggage will be transported between stops, but you will still carry a daypack with the essentials, such as water, snacks, a raincoat and so on.
The diversity of the seasons here makes for incredible scenery, but the weather in this region can be unpredictable. It’s best to wear layers at all times of the year in case conditions change during the day.
While this route is called Portuguese Camino, most of the walking is done on the Spanish territory.
We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage at times, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.
Itinerary
Embrace the challenge and fulfillment of this coastal Camino
Challenge yourself to a journey from pretty Porto to the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on a 10-day alternative coastal Camino trail. This Portuguese Camino trail passes through coastal Baiona, Vigo and Redondela, and joins the pilgrim route onwards to Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padron, finishing in Santiago de Compostela. You’ll embark on a journey through the countryside in mostly north-western Spain, retracing the ‘Way of Saint James’, trekking past the Bay of Vigo and visiting old churches and quaint villages. As one of the three most important Christian pilgrimages, you’ll take part in a powerful journey through some idyllic landscapes and beautiful towns.
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private minivan, Taxi, Walking
Accommodation
Hotel (9 nights)
Included activities
Porto - Pilgrim passport collection
Redondela - Seafood tasting
Wine tasting in local bodega or vinoteca
Optional activities
Porto - Clerigos Tower - EUR10
Porto - Bolhao Market - Free
Porto - Livraria Lello - EUR10
Porto - Serralves Foundation - EUR24
Porto - Port Wine Tasting - EUR10
Santiago de Compostela - Cathedral - EUR12
Santiago de Compostela - Pilgrimage Museum - Free
Santiago de Compostela - Bike Hire - EUR10
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and subject to availability at the time of booking.
2. We will transport your luggage between hotels, but you are only allowed one bag/suitcase of maximum weight 18kg. No items should be strapped to your luggage, such as shoes, walking poles, etc. Transport of any extra luggage will incur a small fee charged at the Welcome Meeting.
Reviews (185)
5 stars
171
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
James
Oct 24, 2025
This journey tested and inspired me. Our guide, Oswaldo, was the heart of it all- energetic, caring, and endlessly supportive. His leadership made our Camino not just a walk, but a shared pilgrimage to remember. We began as strangers and ended before the cathedral as friends.
Luke
Oct 23, 2025
This really is an exceptional trip and I would highly recommend it. It was my first time travelling with intrepid (or any travel company) and every step of the way had been curated meticulously to really showcase Galicia at its best - the hotels, the food, the additional experiences. Each days walking was manageable for anyone of average fitness - typically stopping for mid morning coffee break, lunch and then maybe a refreshment on the home straight, before arriving at the destination in the mid-late afternoon with plenty of time to rest before dinner with the group in the evening. Our tour leader, Oswaldo, has incredible enthusiasm for both Galicia and the Camino. He has a special talent at gelling the group together (within a couple of days it felt we had known each other for months). He went above and beyond - acting not only as a tour guide, but a historian, horticulturalist and entertainer… and more! His energy is infectious, and he invests time getting to know everyone along “the way”. He really is the best in the business!
Barbara
Oct 20, 2025
This trip was everything we expected. It was both challenging and joyful. We would recommend the trek to our seasoned walking friends.
Martin
Oct 19, 2025
Ann
Oct 19, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed the Portuguese Camino..beautiful scenery, amazing guide in Matteo & great small group.
Swee
Oct 17, 2025
The trip is as described on the tin. Efficiently organised, the miles walked each day is manageable. The group size is small, giving the opportunity to get to know the rest of the group. The coastal route is beautiful and the food was delicious and healthy. I am already planning the next trip for 2026.
Janice
Oct 16, 2025
The Portuguese Camino de Santiago is a wonderful mental and physical escape from the day to day and offered personal reflection along the way. The pilgrims, both our group and pilgrims along the way were very supportive, Buen Camino! Our guide Carlota is a spitfire, spirited and so enthusiastic about the individual private learnings and the very intimate meaning that can come with the pilgrimage. I highly recommend this trip for those looking for a spiritual experience and connections with humanity.
Cynthia
Oct 13, 2025
Loved my camino guides and group however glad i had single room
Renee
Oct 12, 2025
A recent Portuguese Camino pilgrimage with Intrepid was a fantastic experience! They took care of transporting the luggage, booking all the hotels and arranging places to stop along the route as well as dinner spots. Carlota, our guide, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, encouraging and SO fun!
Robin
Oct 11, 2025
Wonderful trip. Amazing sites & history. Great balance between organised and individual walking. Our group became a supportive team and then friends. Highly recommended. Go for it!!
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