About This Walk
Walk the Portuguese Camino with Sinéad Hingston-Green & UWalk.ie
Stage 2: Baiona to Santiago
7 Nights from €1,019 per person sharing
Departs: 17th – 24th September 2027
Non-Refundable Deposit of €200 per person + Booking Fee
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Join Sinéad Hingston-Green in September 2027 on a memorable journey along stage two of the Portuguese Camino, starting in the scenic town of Baiona and finishing at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. This self-guided route offers gentle rural paths, welcoming towns, and Galicia’s distinctive beauty, inviting you to immerse yourself in its magic.
Each day brings something new, from quiet beaches and leafy trails to historic churches and lively pilgrim stops, weaving together experiences that inspire the heart and soul. As you move inland toward Santiago, the Camino’s spirit grows stronger, guiding you through landscapes and traditions that have inspired walkers for centuries and making every step a meaningful part of your journey. This thoughtful, rewarding journey is filled with steady discovery and lasting moments, ending with the profound achievement of completing this beautiful coastal stage of the Camino. Embrace the adventure and let it transform you along the way.
Highlights:
- Sinéad Hingston-Green will accompany the group; however, please note that this is a self-guided walking trip on the Camino. Walking Notes will be provided with your documents to help you along the way.
- Walk the Camino with like-minded people – a great way to make new Irish hiking friends!
- 24/7 Emergency Support.
- Walk through Galicia’s stunning, lush green landscapes.
- Enjoy a relatively flat route walking through wooded areas, farmlands, villages and historic towns and cities
- Explore Baiona’s historic harbour, scenic promenade, and coastal charm.
- Walk peaceful shoreline paths towards Vigo, passing beaches, coves, and fishing villages.
- Discover highlights such as Monterreal Fortress, Ramallosa Bridge, and views of the Cíes Islands.
- Experience the character of Pontevedra and Caldas de Reis, with their historic squares and riverside walks.
- Savour Galicia’s natural beauty, from leafy woodlands to thermal springs.
- Follow the route to Padrón, rich in heritage and linked closely to the story of St James.
- Arrive in Santiago de Compostela and celebrate your Camino journey at the Cathedral.
Day 1: Arrive in Santiago
Arrive in Santiago, and a scheduled coach transfer* will take you to Baiona, where you will be based for 1 night.
After checking into your hotel in Baiona, you can go out and sample local cuisine at one of the restaurants in Baiona.
*Transfer Included: Coach transfer departs Santiago to connect with the recommended flight from Dublin. (Flight details to be advised)
Transfer Time: 1 Hr 5 Mins approximately.
**Early/Late Transfer NOT Included – Available at an Additional Cost.
Overnight Hotel: Baiona
Day 2: Walk Baiona to Vigo - 26 Km
Breakfast: 7 am
Route: Walk from Baiona to Vigo
Start Walk: Baiona
Today, you’ll begin your walk towards the vibrant city of Vigo. This scenic stage follows a mix of coastal paths and gentle inland trails, passing through quiet villages, woodland stretches, and traditional Galician countryside. Along the way, you’ll enjoy views across the Ría de Vigo, with glimpses of fishing boats, beaches, and the surrounding hills that define this Atlantic region. As you approach Vigo, the landscape opens out to the bustling harbour and waterfront, a fitting finish to a walk shaped by sea air, local life, and Galicia’s strong maritime character.
Finish Walk: Vigo
Overnight Hotel: Vigo
Day 3: Walk Vigo to Redondela - 16km
Breakfast: 7 am
Route: Walk from Vigo to Redondela
Start Walk: Vigo
Leaving the energy of Vigo behind, this stage leads you along the shoreline of the Ría de Vigo towards the small town of Arcade. The route weaves through peaceful coastal paths, shaded woodland trails, and traditional Galician villages, with ever-changing views across the estuary. As you walk, you’ll pass historic bridges, quiet chapels, and stretches of rural countryside that offer a real sense of local life. The day finishes in Arcade, a town well known for its oysters and warm hospitality, making it a relaxed and rewarding end to the stage.
Finish Walk: Redondela
Overnight Hotel: Redondela
Day 4: Redondela to Pontevedra – 20 km
Breakfast: 7 am
Route: Walk from Redondela to Pontevedra
Start Walk: Redondela
Enjoy stunning sea views today! Cross the historic bridge in Pontesampaio, site of battles during the French occupation, and visit the Romanesque Santa Maria Church. Spend the afternoon exploring Pontevedra’s highlights, including La Peregrina, Santa Maria Church, and Alameda Park.
Finish Walk: Pontevedra
Overnight Hotel: Pontevedra
Day 5: Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei - 23 km
Breakfast: 7 am
Route: Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei
Start Walk: Pontevedra
You leave Pontevedra, and our Camino runs mainly through eucalyptus and pine forests in the last days. Along today’s stage, you’ll see many “cruceros”, a typical Galician monument related to the “Santa Compaña”, a deep-rooted mythical belief in rural Galicia that suggests 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. If you have free time in the afternoon to walk around Caldas de Rei, you can visit the church of Santa María de Caldas, influenced by Maestro Mateo, author of the Romanesque masterpiece “El Pórtico de la Gloria” in the Cathedral of Santiago.
Finish Walk: Caldas de Rei
Overnight Hotel: Caldas de Rei
Day 6: Caldas de Rei to Padrón - 19 Km
Breakfast: 7am
Route: Walk from Caldas de Rei to Padrón (19Km)
Start Walk: Caldas de Rei
In the village of Santa Marina de Carracedo, you’ll see the church, the parish house, and the “hórreos,” typical Galician granaries built of wood or stone and raised on pillars, mainly used to store potatoes, corn, cereal, and to dry meat. Upon reaching Padrón, you can visit this beautiful city, which is very important on 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 his disciples transferred the remains to their 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 are not.
Finish Walk: Padrón
Overnight Hotel – Padrón
Day 7: Padrón to Santiago - 24 km
Breakfast: 7 am
Route: Walk from Padrón to Santiago
Start Walk: Padrón
This is our last stage before reaching our destination. First, we’ll pass by Iria Flavia, the ancient episcopal see. You can visit the church. The Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela was born here. We will 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, you can also visit interesting museums such as the Cathedral Museum and the Pilgrim Museum, or climb to the Cathedral roof. Now you can rest in Santiago after all that walking.
Finish Walk: Santiago de Compostela
Overnight Hotel – Santiago
Day 8: Depart Santiago
Breakfast: 7 am
Enjoy a free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Spend the morning exploring this beautiful city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. You can visit the market town, Plaza de Abastos or one of its museums e.g. the Museum of Pilgrimages and the Cathedral Museum.
Then head to the airport for your journey home.
The coach transfer will depart from your Santiago hotel to meet the recommended flight departure from Santiago.
Transfer Included: Coach transfer time to be advised.
Depart Santiago de Compostela for home.
Price of €1,019 per person includes:
- Portuguese Camino Stage 1 with Sinéad Hingston-Green
- Meet-and-greet on arrival in Santiago and private coach transfer to your accommodation.
- Sinéad Hingston-Green will accompany the group; however, please note that this is a self-guided walking trip on the Camino.
- Walking Notes will be provided with your documents to help you along the way.
- Six-day self-guided walk to Santiago, averaging approximately 15-25 km per day.
- 7 nights’ 2/3* Hotel accommodation with private facilities. We have chosen popular family-run hotels along the route. Accommodation is generally simple, tried and tested and in line with a typical Camino experience, mostly on or beside the Camino route.
- Overnight Stays:
- 1 Night in Baiona
- 1 Night in Vigo
- 1 Night in Redondela
- 1 Night in Pontevedra
- 1 Night in Caldas de Rei
- 1 Night Padrón
- 1 Night in Santiago
- Rooms are based on twin share with private facilities. Solo travellers can opt to share rooms with other solo travellers. Single rooms are generally not available.
- Scheduled Airport Transfers are included to connect with the recommended flight. Transfers required later than the scheduled transfer are available at an additional cost.
- 1 x 20kg Bag transferred daily.
- Walking Notes will be sent by WhatsApp each morning
- Pilgrim Passport – You will receive it with your documents.
- Emergency support in the event of a problem.
- Backup support from the Uwalk local office
Single Supplement: €350
Not included
- Flights not included
- Travel Insurance is Compulsory for this trip. Travel insurance can be purchased HERE.
- Transfer for other flights
- Lunch, Dinner, Snacks – Enjoy on route.
Flights are NOT included in this package. Please see the flight details below to book your flight for this trip.
Recommended Flights:
Friday 17th September – Dublin to Santiago
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Friday, 24th September – Santiago to Dublin
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Transfers are not included for other flight times or airlines and are limited.
- Transfers are available on the day of arrival and the day of departure for flights arriving/departing at the same time as the recommended flights to/from Santiago.
- You can purchase an optional transfer to Baiona on arrival for €50 if you book a different flight time or airline.
- Transfers on the day of departure are not available for flights other than the departure recommended above, but Taxis and Buses are readily available to take you to the airport from Santiago de Compostela City.
- This is a holiday. You might decide to take a chill day off from walking. It is perfectly OK to take a taxi back to the hotel if you want a break.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in hotels with private facilities. We have chosen popular family-run hotels along the route. The accommodation is simple and reflects the area’s character.
Available Rooms
Rooms are based on twin share. Solo travellers can opt to share a room with other solo travellers. Single rooms are not guaranteed, have limited availability and are available on request.
- Twin Room – 2 Guests (Both names are required when booking)
- Twin Room – Guaranteed Room Share (If you are a solo traveller and wish to share a room, we will match you up with someone to share a room).
Hotels:
- 1 Night in Baiona
- 1 Night in Vigo
- 1 Night in Redondela
- 1 Night in Pontevedra
- 1 Night in Caldas de Rei
- 1 Night Padrón
- 1 Night in Santiago
Single Supplement: €350
Walking the Camino
- 100 km is the minimum distance required for pilgrims to receive the ‘Compostela Certificate’
- Collect stamps from the places you pass through to certify that you have been there. You can get stamps from Churches, Hostels, town halls & Cafes.
- Collect Two Stamps per day to receive your ‘Compostela Certificate’.
- The route is well marked (the bike signs can be confusing, so you must stay alert).
Cancellation Policy
Up to 60 days before travel: loss of deposit
60 – 30 days before travel: 50% cancellation charges
30-15 days before travel: 75% cancellation charges
Within 14 days: 100% cancellation charges: NO REFUND.
Name Changes
Name changes may be allowed subject to the agreement of our suppliers/partners as follows:
Up to 30 days before travel: €50 pp
30 days to 8 days: €100 pp
Within 7 days, no changes.
- Helpful Tips
- Camino Travel Tips
- Break in your walking boots and socks to prevent blisters. It is also a good idea to have worn any clothing on long walks before you travel to make sure they are comfortable.
- Bring runners or ideally flip-flops for evening time to give your feet a chance to breathe & recover
- Pack a sports bottle & fill it each morning before you leave the hotel at breakfast
- Bring spare (dry!) socks in your backpack
- Get your pilgrim passport stamped in hotels, shops & restaurants along the Way. You must have walked 100km in order to receive your Compostela certificate of completion in Santiago.
- If you have luggage transport booked with us, put your name on your luggage label and attach it to your case on the first morning. This will enable the driver to identify your bag and its destination each day.
- Buy a scallop shell on your first day & attach it to your rucksack
- A poncho is fantastic for any wet days to keep you, your clothing & your bag dry
- If you run out of battery on your camera/phone along the way, charge it in one of the many restaurants/cafes that you stop at. Just bring your adapter & lead. Or bring a charged battery pack.
- What to pack in your rucksack?
- Plasters (incl. blister plasters)
- Safety Pins
- Sun Cream
- Lip Protection
- Snacks (Protein Bars, Glucose sweets or take a few pastries from the breakfast buffet!)
- Hiking Poles (if required)
- Plastic Bags for wet clothing
- Spare socks & T-shirt depending on the weather
- Water Bottles
- Tissues/Wipes
- Antibacterial Hand Gel
- Camera (Charge your battery fully & make sure you’ve plenty of memory!)
- Mobile Phone
- Sunglasses
- Pilgrim Passport
- Emergency Phone number (on travel documents)
- Hotel Voucher & Directions to hotel
- Spanish Phrasebook
- Useful Blogs
- Staying Hydrated on the Camino
- The Camino Paperwork: All You Need to Know About Stamps & Certificates
- 10 Tips for Tackling the Camino for Over 60s
- Shoes, Socks and How to Avoid Blisters on the Camino
- Camino de Santiago: What to Bring
- Training for the Camino de Santiago
- 10 Books and Films You Should Read Before Doing the Camino
- The Camino Way: A Culinary Journey
- Walking the Camino: Advice from Siobhán Treacey, Chartered Physiotherapist
- A Typical Day on the Camino
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