About This Walk
Walk the Camino Portuguese – Final Stage with Mary Kennedy
July 3rd – 10th 2026
Non-Refundable Deposit of €150 per person + Booking Fee
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6 Days Walking the Camino & 2 Nights in Santiago
Join Mary Kennedy on a very special journey as she walks the final 102km of the Portuguese Camino – a beautiful and rewarding route through the lush landscapes of Galicia in Northern Spain, leading all the way to Santiago de Compostela. The Central Portuguese Camino is known for its gentle terrain and easy-to-follow paths, making it a fantastic alternative to the French Way. Over the course of one inspiring week, you’ll walk through charming Galician villages, scenic countryside and historic towns rich in culture and tradition. Your journey ends in the ancient city of Santiago de Compostela, where the sight of the Cathedral marks not just the end of the trail, but the beginning of lasting memories.
Highlights:
- Self-Guided Trip
- Mary Kennedy and a Uwalk Representative 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 – great way to make new Irish hiking friends!
- 24/7 Emergency Support.
- Traverse the most popular section of the entire Camino de Santiago from Sarria to Santiago.
- Meet like-minded pilgrims and fellow hikers from Ireland along the route
- Walk through the stunning and luscious green landscapes of Galicia.
- Enjoy a relatively flat route walking through wooded areas, farmlands, villages and historic towns and cities.
- Take in beautiful coastal sights on arrival in Redondela.
- Savour delicious oysters and seafood in this region.
- Spend free time in the beautiful town of Pontevedra.
- Walk through eucalyptus and pine forests.
- Spot the many “cruceros” typical Galician monuments along the way.
- Enjoy free time to explore Caldas de Reis.
- Visit the town of Padrón, a very important historic town on the Camino.
- Sample the famous Padrón peppers, which grow from May to October.
- Receive your “Compostela” pilgrims certificate on arrival in Santiago de Compostela.
- Explore the city of Santiago with its interesting pilgrim museum and Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela.
Day 1: Dublin to Valença (Tui)
Arrive into Santiago, and a scheduled coach transfer will take you to Valença on the Spanish/Portugal border where you will be based for 1 night.
After checking in to your hotel in Valença (Portugal) you could explore the town or venture across the Spanish border to and choose to sample some of the local cuisines in one of the restaurants in Tui.
*Transfer Included: Coach transfer departs Santiago to connect with the with 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: Valença
Day 2: Walk Porrino – Redondela
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Morning coach transfer from Valença to Porrino
for the start of the first day’s walk.
Route: Walk to Redondela (16 Km)
Start Walk: Porrino
A coach transfer will bring the group from Valença to Porrino where you can then walk to Redondela. In this stage you will pass through different villages with their chapels, many of them in Romanesque style, such as the chapel of Santa Maria, Santa Eulalia de Mos or Santiaguiño de Antas. Before arriving in Redondela we have a nice view of the coast and the bridge, Puente de Rande that was built to cross the estuary of Vigo. This area is well-known for its tasty oysters and seafood. If you have time in Redondela before the coach transfer arrives, you can visit the church of Santiago, which dates back to the 20th century and was restored in the 16th century.
Finish Walk: Redondela
Afternoon coach transfer: from Redondela to Pontevedra. (Approx 30 mins)
Bus leaves: Approx 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 30 Mins
Overnight Hotel: Pontevedra
Day 3: Walk Redondela to Pontevedra
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Pontevedra to Redondela to start your walk.
Route: Walk from Redondela back to Pontevedra (20Km)
Start Walk: Redondela
Today you have a very beautiful stage before us because we’ll see the sea. In Pontesampaio you’ll cross a bridge that gives the place its name and where many battles took place during the French occupation. 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.
Finish Walk: Pontevedra
No afternoon coach transfer. You will walk to Pontevedra where your hotel is situated.
Overnight Hotel: Pontevedra
Day 4: Walk Pondrevedea to Caldas de Rei
Breakfast: 7am
No morning coach transfer
Route: Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei (21 km)
Start Walk: Pontevedra
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. If you have free time in the afternoon to have a walk around Caldas de Reis, 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.
Finish Walk: Caldas de Rei
Afternoon coach transfer: from Caldas de Rei to Pontevedra. (Approx 25 mins)
Overnight Hotel: Pontevedra
Day 5: Walk Caldas de Reis - Padrón
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves Lugo: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Pontevedra to Caldas de Rei
Route: Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padrón (15Km)
Start Walk: Caldas de Reis
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.
Finish Walk: Padrón
No afternoon coach transfer. You will walk to Padrón where your hotel is situated.
Overnight Hotel – Padrón
Day 6: Walk Padron to Rúa de Francos
Breakfast: 7am
No morning coach transfer
Route: Walk from Padrón to Rúa de Francos, (11Km)
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 before reaching Francos, a pretty village with an elaborately carved 14th century stone cross, one of the oldest in Galicia.
Afternoon coach transfer: From Rúa de Francos to Santiago. (15 Mins)
Bus leaves: Approx. 4.30 / 5pm
Bus Stop Location: Location to be confirmed at hotel reception each morning.
Transfer Time: 15 Mins
Overnight Hotel – Santiago
Day 7: Rúa de Francos to Santiago 14 km
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Santiago to Rúa de Francos and walk back to Santiago de Compostela.
Route: Walk Rúa de Francos to Santiago de Compostela, (14Km)
This is our last stage before reaching our destination. Your day begins with a scenic walk through peaceful woodlands, leading to a gradual ascent toward the town of Milladoiro. From here, you’ll catch sight of the cathedral’s spires in the distance. After a descent, you’ll cross the River Sar one last time before deciding which of the three Camino routes will guide you into the historic heart of Santiago de Compostela.
Overnight Hotel: Santiago
Day 7: Walk Rúa de Francos to Santiago
Padrón – Santiago (24 Km)
Breakfast: 7am
Bus leaves: 7.30am – Coach transfer from Santiago to Rúa de Francos and walk back to Santiago de Compostela.
Route: Walk Rúa de Francos to Santiago de Compostela, (14Km)
This is our last stage before reaching our destination. Your day begins with a scenic walk through peaceful woodlands, leading to a gradual ascent toward the town of Milladoiro. From here, you’ll catch sight of the cathedral’s spires in the distance. After a descent, you’ll cross the River Sar one last time before deciding which of the three Camino routes will guide you into the historic heart of Santiago de Compostela.
Overnight Hotel: Santiago
Day 8: Depart Santiago
In Santiago de Compostela
Breakfast: 7am
Free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Spend the morning visiting this beautiful city, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 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 it’s time to make your way to the airport for your journey home.
Coach transfer will depart your Santiago hotel to service the recommended flight departure from Santiago.
Transfer Included: Coach transfer time to be advised.
Depart Santiago de Compostela for home.
Price from €1099 per person sharing
Non-Refundable Deposit of €150 per person + Booking Fee
Mary Kennedy and a Uwalk Tour Manager will accompany the group along the Camino, however please note that this is a Self Guided Walking Trip. Walking Notes will be provided with your documents to help you along the way.
Price includes;
- Six days self-guided walk to Santiago averaging approximately 15-20 km per day.
- 2 Nights in Santiago
- 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 Valença
- 3 Nights in Pontevedra
- 1 Night Padrón
- 2 Nights in Santiago
- Breakfast included daily.
- Scheduled Airport Transfers included to connect with the recommended Aer Lingus flight. Transfers required later than the scheduled transfer are available at an additional cost.
- 1 x 20kg Bag transferred daily.
- Walking Notes – A hard copy of each day’s walking notes will be available at your hotel.
- Pilgrim Passport – You will receive on arrival at your first hotel.
- Emergency support in the event of a problem.
- Uwalk Tour Manager throughout the trip
- Back up support of Uwalk local office.
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.
- Travel Insurance is compulsory. Proof of travel insurance must be supplied to UWalk 8 weeks prior to departure.
- We recommend European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) lets you get healthcare abroad for free, or at a reduced cost while on holiday. Apply HERE
- Single Trip travel insurance can be purchased HERE.
- Transfers are available on day of arrival for flights arriving/departing in at the same time as the scheduled Aer Lingus flights.
- Rooms are based on twin share. Solo travellers can opt to be paired with other solo travellers for room sharing. Single rooms are generally not available.
- Accommodation is in hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family-run hotels and pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
- Final payment is due on May 1st 2026
Flights are NOT Included in this package.
Recommended Aer Lingus Flights
A scheduled arrival and departure transfer will be available for the flights below:
Fri 3 Jul: Dublin to Santiago de Compostela
Depart: Dublin at 13:00
Arrive: Santiago at 16:15
Flight: EI 742
Flight duration is 2h 15m.
Fri 10 Jul: Santiago de Compostela to Dublin
Depart: Santiago at 16:55
Arrive: Dublin at 18:05
Flight: EI 743
Flight duration: 2h 10m
€150 Deposit Per Person (Non refundable)
Single Supplement of €350 (on request only)
Balance due 8 weeks prior to departure which can be paid in instalments.
Travel Insurance: €40 (Click here to purchase)
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
Inside 14 days = 100% cancellation charges: NO REFUND.
Name Changes
Name changes may be allowed subject to the agreement our suppliers/partners as follows:
Up to 30 days before travel €50.00pp
30 days to 8 days €100.00pp
Inside 7 days no changes.
Accommodation is in hotels with private facilities. We have chosen popular family run hotels along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
Hotels:
- 1 Night in Valença
- 3 Nights in Pontevedra
- 1 Night Padrón
- 2 Nights in Santiago
Available Rooms:
- 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).
- Single Supplement €350 (on request only)
Mary Kennedy and one Uwalk Guides 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 Portuguese Final Stage with Mary Kennedy
July 3rd – 10th 2026
Non-Refundable Deposit of €150 per person + Booking Fee
- Travel Insurance is compulsory. Proof of travel insurance must be supplied to UWalk 8 weeks prior to departure.
- We recommend European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) lets you get healthcare abroad for free, or at a reduced cost while on holiday. Apply HERE
- Single Trip travel insurance can be purchased HERE.
- Transfers are available on day of arrival for flights arriving/departing in at the same time as the scheduled Aer Lingus flights.
- Rooms are based on twin share. Solo travellers can opt to be paired with other solo travellers for room sharing. Single rooms are generally not available.
- Accommodation is in hotels and pensions with private facilities. We have chosen popular family-run hotels and pensions along the route. Accommodation is simple and follows the character of the area.
- Final payment is due on May 1st 2026
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
Inside 14 days = 100% cancellation charges: NO REFUND.
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 at chance to breath & 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 take a charged battery pack with you.
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
- Sun Glasses
- Pilgrim Passport
- Emergency Phone number (on travel documents)
- Hotel Voucher & Directions to hotel
- Spanish/Portuguese 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
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