Portuguese Way by bike from Porto

If you’ve never been to Porto, we recommend taking advantage of the day to explore the city: its historic center, its bridges, the cathedral… you can even visit wine cellars.

Moreover, the city’s culinary scene will let you try local specialties such as bacalhau, pastéis de nata, or Port wine. If you wish, we can arrange your transfer from the airport or train station to your accommodation.

The first stage of your adventure is calm and with hardly any elevation. Once you leave the big city, you’ll pass through small villages like Vilarinho, where you can visit the Monastery of São Miguel.

In Barcelos, don’t miss the Church of Nossa Senhora do Terço, known for its Baroque style and walls decorated with blue and white tile scenes.

This may be the most demanding stage of your journey, both in terms of distance and altitude, reaching over 400 meters. You’ll alternate between dirt and paved paths through forests, pass by vineyards and through towns rich in history, such as Ponte de Lima, considered the first town in Portugal.

Your day will end in Valença do Minho, on the banks of the Miño River. Don’t miss its fortress, dating back to the 12th century, where you’ll find small shops offering local products.

You’ll begin this stage by crossing the natural border between Portugal and Spain: the Miño River. Once in Galician territory, you’ll pass through Tui, a common starting point for many pilgrims on foot, where you shouldn’t miss the cathedral, located on top of a promontory.

Crossing rivers, forests, and some urban areas, you’ll arrive in Redondela, bathed by the Vigo Estuary, where we recommend taking a walk to enjoy beautiful seaside views.

During today’s stage, you’ll leave the coast behind and begin heading inland toward Compostela. But first, since this is an easy day, take a break in Pontevedra to explore its pedestrianized old town, which is increasingly vibrant with the presence of pilgrims, thanks to the growing popularity of the various Portuguese Camino routes.

On the way to your destination, you can take a slight detour to the Barosa River waterfalls, where you can take a dip if the weather allows, or simply enjoy a peaceful break in nature.

The final stage of this adventure will take you through the small town of Padrón, famous for its peppers—small in size and known for their saying: “Pementos de Padrón, some are hot and some are not.” From here, you’ll begin to sense Compostela. Once in its historic quarter, you’ll move forward with the excitement of reaching the Praza do Obradoiro and the satisfaction of having achieved your goal.

Free day to visit all those monuments that, apart from the Cathedral, make up the grand Galician capital.