Spiritual Alternative of the Portuguese Way from Tui

Route for Pilgrims

Day 1: Arrival at Tui

You can arrive in Tuy by your own or in case you want it, we can arrange your transfer from any airport or station you are. From this spot and depending on your arrival time you could visit many relevant sites. To name a few: Magdalena Monastery, The fortress Tower or St. Lazarus Chapel. Moreover, the wide ranfe of gastronomic delights will allow you to start the Camino with plenty of energy!

Day 2: Stage Tui – O Porriño

You will wake up in your accommodation in Tui, where a good energetic breakfast is included to start the day with your batteries fully charged, and you will begin the hike to O Porriño. On the Way it is important to stop and admire places such as the Chapel of Virxe do Camiño or the bridge of San Telmo.

Day 3: Stage O Porriño – Redondela

On the way you will pass through Mos, where you should not forget to take a rest and visit places such as the pazo of the Marquises of Mos or the chapel of Santiaguiño de Antas. Once in Redondela, you will be able to visit some relevant locations such as the Gardens of the Alameda Park or the Vilavella convent.

Day 4: Stage Redondela – Pontevedra

During this stage, try as many local dishes as you can!. Don’t worry too much about a full belly, as this stage of the Way will be gentle on the feet. Feel free to take a break from the hike at any time to relax and enjoy your surroundings as well as Galicia´s wonderful gastronomy.

Day 5: Stage Pontevedra – Meis

You will wake up in your accommodation in Pontevedra, where a good energetic breakfast is included to start the day with your batteries fully charged, and you will begin the hike to Meis. After arriving in Meis, you can visit some points of interest in the town, such as the Monastery of Armenteira or climb Mount Castrove, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Arousa and Pontevedra estuaries.

Day 6: Stage Meis – Vilanova de Arousa

You will wake up in the accommodation in Meis, where a good energetic breakfast is included to start the day with your batteries fully charged, and you will begin the hike to Vilanova de Arousa. You will arrive at Vilanova de Arousa, where you can visit different points of interest in the area, such as the Pazo Baión.

Day 7: Stage Vilanova de Arousa – Padrón

You will wake up in the accommodation in Vilanova de Arousa, where a good energetic breakfast is included to start the day with your batteries fully charged, and you will begin the journey to Padrón, one of the most important villages of all the Pilgrims’ Routes due to its link with the history of St. James, since the Apostle was here when he was alive and when he died. First by boat for over 27,7 km until you reach Pontecesures, from where you will resume your walking up to Padrón. You will arrive in Padrón, where you can visit different points of interest such as the bridge of Santiago, the Botanical-Artistic Garden, the Collegiate Church of Iria Flavia, the Convent of Carmen or the Church of Santiago.

Day 8: Stage Padrón – Santiago de Compostela

After the breakfast eaten in your Padron Accommodation , you will face the last stage of this Portuguese Way: Santiago de Compostela. This is the longest part. It is about 22 km, however the walk will be amiable and easy to hike, specially because in our mind there will be only one thought: Arriving in Santiago as a reward for this adventure.

Day 8: Santiago de Compostela

Breakfast in your Accommodation A day off to visit all those monuments that, besides the Cathedral, have made this town so special.

After breakfast our services will be finished.