Camino Portuguese Coastal Stage 2

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your accommodation in Baiona, This historic coastal town is known for its medieval forts, fishing harbour, and views over the Cíes Islands.

Overnight: Baiona

Walk from Baiona to Vigo (26km)
Your Camino journey begins along scenic coastal paths and quiet roads. You will pass through beaches and small fishing villages before reaching the bustling port city of Vigo.

Overnight: Vigo

Walk from Vigo to Arcade (25km)
As you leave the city of Vigo behind, the route climbs gradually through suburban areas and forested trails. You will descend into the small riverside town of Arcade, famous for its oysters and views over the Vigo estuary.

Overnight: Redondela/Cesantes

Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra (11km)
Todays’ walk is a short and gentle stage following woodland and rural tracks. You will cross the historic Pontesampaio bridge before continuing to the charming city of Pontevedra. There you can visit the church of Santa Maria, a fine example of Romanesque architecture in the region.  Free time in the afternoon to visit the beautiful town of Pontevedra.  Most important are the churches of  La Peregrina, where there is a statue of the Virgin Mary dressed as a pilgrim, the church of Santa Maria and the Alameda park.

Overnight: Pontevedra

Walk from Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (23 Km)

You leave Pontevedra and our Camino runs mainly through eucalyptus and pine forests as the last days. Along today’s stage you´ll see many “cruceros”, a very typical Galician monument related to the “Santa Compaña” which is a deep-rooted mythical belief in rural Galicia that denotes the presence of the dead in the world of the living, you must remember that Galicia is a land of “Meigas” (Meiga means witch in Galician)
You’ll go through villages like Santa María de Alba and Agudelo, where you can visit the church of San Martín, dated to the 13th century. Free time in the afternoon to have a walk around Caldas de Reis.

Overnight: Caldas de Reis

Walk from Caldas de Reis – Padrón  (19 Km)

Before leaving Caldas you can visit the church of Santa María de Caldas, with influence of Maestro Mateo, author of the Romanesque masterpiece “El Pórtico de la Gloria” in the Cathedral of Santiago.  In the village of Santa Marina de Carracedo you see the church, the parish house and the “hórreos”, typical granaries from Galicia built in wood or stone, raised from the ground by pillars that are mainly used to store potatoes, corn, cereal and to dry meat.
Upon reaching Padrón you have the opportunity to visit this beautiful city, very important in the Camino de Santiago.  According to legend, the stone boat carrying the body of St.James arrived at the port of Padrón and from there the remains were transferred by his disciples to its present location, Santiago de Compostela.
Today this region is also well known for the Padrón peppers which grow from May to October.  They are small peppers fried in olive oil and the interesting thing about them is that some are spicy and some others not.

Overnight: Padrón

Walk from Padrón – Santiago (24 Km)
This is our last stage before reaching our destination.  First we’ll pass by Iria Flavia, ancient episcopal see.  You can visit the church.  Here was born the Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela.
We pass through the villages of A Escravitude, Faramello and Milladoiro before reaching Santiago.
Upon arrival in Santiago, you’ll visit the city, especially the Cathedral and the old town.  In the city there are also interesting museums such as the Cathedral Museum, the Pilgrim Museum or you can visit the roof of the Cathedral. Now you can rest in Santiago for 2 nights after a weeks walking.

Overnight: Santiago

Transfer to the airport for your journey home after completing your memorable walk along the Portuguese Camino.