Tui is a famous town outside the pilgrimage to Santiago because it is a border town that separates the countries of Spain and Portugal. But it is also famous within the Jacobean route, more specifically, within the Portuguese Way, for being the starting point for the last 100 km of this route.
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Index
- Why from Tui?
- Stages
- How to get there
- Where to sleep
- Where can I get the Credential
- What to see
Why from Tui?
As we have mentioned before, this Galician town is the last starting point to complete the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way. But, you may be wondering why is it so special to walk the last 100 km?
Well, the main reason is that this distance is the minimum distance to be entitled to get the longed Compostela; so by walking the Camino from Tui you can cover the minimum distance necessary to have the official documentation of having accomplished the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
This same factor has meant that this stretch of the Portuguese Way has gained fame and many resources have been invested to the creation of services aimed at pilgrims. Leaving from Tui means that the pilgrim will lack nothing.
It is also the perfect way to do the Camino for the first time. Beacuse you will be able to know if, in the future, you could walk a longer route to live the experience to the fullest.
Stages of the Camino from Tui
| STAGE | START | END | LENGTH OF JOURNEY | DIFFICULTY |
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| Stage 1 | Tui | O Porriño | 13 km | 2/5 |
| Stage 2 | O Porriño | Redondela | 16 km | 2/5 |
| Stage 3 | Redondela | Pontevedra | 19 km | 2/5 |
| Stage 4 | Pontevedra | Caldas de Reis | 19 km | 1/5 |
| Stage 5 | Caldas de Reis | Padrón | 17 km | 2/5 |
| Stage 6 | Padrón | Santiago de Compostela. | 22 km | 2/5 |
Tui
In our section on how to get to the most important starting points of the Camino, we have all the necessary information to support all those pilgrims who need information about how to reach each location on the Camino.
If you want to get to Tui, the main access route is by road on the A-55, which at the same time is connected to the A-52 in order to go to the centre of the peninsula. Another option is to take the AP-9, Galicia’s main road.
It is possible to arrive by train, as one of the Porto – Vigo connections stops in Tui. You can also get there by bus, since several companies connect Tui with other cities like Pontevedra, O Porriño, A Guarda, Vigo, Santiago and even Portugal.
Where to sleep in Tui
We cannot guarantee availability as there is a large volume of pilgrims on the Camino and capacity may be limited. If you would like help with accommodation, do not hesitate to ask us for help, we have a large network of carefully selected accommodations.
In any case, here are two recommendations to rest in Tui before leaving for Santiago:
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Pilgrims Public Hostel of Tui
- Capacity: 36 beds
- Address: Párroco Rodríguez Vázquez, Tui (Pontevedra)
- Phone number: +34 638 276 855
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Villa San Clemente Hostel
- Capacity: 27 beds
- Address: Avenida Canónigo Valiño, 23. Tui (Pontevedra)
- Phone number: +34 678 747 700 / +34 661 334 050
Where to get the Pilgrim Credential in Tui
If you plan your Camino with us, you will receive the appropriate documentation in your first accommodation. In case you do it on your own, you can get it at:
- The pilgrims’ hostel mentioned in the previous point
- Tui Tourist Information Office at Plaza de San Fernando s/n, 36700 Tui
- Cathedral of Santa María de Tui in Plaza de San Fernando s/n, 36700 Tui
What to see in Tui
This village has deep Galician roots, so the nature that surrounds it is the main protagonist, being its fluvial beach of Areneas and the natural park Monte Aloia, great attractions of the town.
Cathedral of Santa María
This is the most characteristic feature of Tui and the one for which it is best known. A mixture of Romanesque and Gothic, the church sits in the highest part of the town next to a complex with a certain fortress-like appearance thanks to its defensive towers, passageways and passages.
Adventure awaits you
We hope that all the information provided about doing the Camino from Tui give you the impulse and help you need to face the adventure and enjoy the magic of the Camino de Santiago.
If you need help in planning, we are always at your disposal. Just leave us your contact details and together we will find the best way to help you.
Ultreia pilgrim!
