Portuguese Camino by the Coast Galicia Spain Begin your Portuguese Coastal Way at the coastal town of Baiona. Baiona is a tourist destination and an active fishing port, located in the south of the Rias Baixas region. It is protected from the open sea by a breathtakingly beautiful bay. If you start your Camino in Baiona, you will have the opportunity to walk the Coastal Camino for the first couple of days, before you reach the main route and continue to Santiago. Among the highlights between Redondela and Santiago are the historical city of Pontevedra, the riverside spa town of Caldas de Reis and Padrón, another pretty town which is where the boat carrying St. James’ body is said to have landed. Walking Tour Meeting: Baiona Airport: Porto Airport Transfer: Riders: Min 1 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their accommodation in Baiona.

Sample Itinerary - Subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Baiona
When you check into your hotel, you will receive your Welcome Kit, which contains all the information you need to fully enjoy this self-guided walking holiday.
Meals included: none
Overnight in 3* hotel in Baiona

Day 2: Baiona to Vigo
As you pass through the outskirts of Baiona, you’ll encounter a few historical monuments and enjoy views of the coast before you head inland through the countryside. Walk through villages and forests and then a stretch of busy road in Coruche before re-entering rural territory on the approach to Vigo. Cut through Castrelos Park to avoid the urban jungle and reach your hotel.
Hiking about 25.5 km / 15.8 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Vigo

Day 3: Vigo to Arcade
Walk along Vigo’s bustling shopping street and out of the city. You’ll follow the same road, at times tarmac, at others unpaved, through a row of peaceful villages spread across the hills with views of the Ria de Vigo. The next few kilometres are spent in a leafy forest before heading downhill to Redondela, famous for its two viaducts. The final stretch takes you out of Redondela and up through another forest before you reach Arcade, where you can sample their famous oysters.
Hiking about 22 km / 13.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Arcade

Day 4: Arcade to Pontevedra
Today’s walk is short and one of the most attractive on the Camino. Cross the ancient Ponte Sampaio to leave Arcade and follow a well-worn stone path past small fields and uphill into a forest. Use our scenic detour to approach Pontevedra via a riverside path in the shade of trees rather than the main road. Once settled, take your pick from an array of atmospheric squares to relax in.
Hiking about 13 km / 8 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Pontevedra

Day 5: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis
Get a glimpse of Pontevedra’s Roman heritage as you leave the city to follow the railway line north through the valley and patches of forest. After the village of San Amaro, continue through the countryside, decorated with tall grape vines, to the tiny village of Tivo. From here, it’s a mere two kilometres before you get to enjoy the warm thermal springs in Caldas de Reis.
Hiking about 22 km / 13.6 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 2* hotel in Caldas de Reis

Day 6: Caldas de Reis to Padron
Shortly after leaving the medieval spa town behind, you’ll walk through the pretty Bermaña valley to reach Santa Mariña church. Once you reach Cortiñas, it's downhill almost all the way, through the Valga woods and over the Ulla River to the intriguing town of Padrón where you’ll find many references to the legend of St. James.
Hiking about 19 km / 11.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Padron

Day 7: Padron to Santiago
There are inevitably several periods of road walking today but these are interspersed with stretches of peaceful woodland. Of note is the Romanesque church of Santa Mária de Iria and the Marian shrine at A Escravitude. Ancient oak trees and a remarkable stone cross add to the charm of Parada de Francos. Follow Rua Franco all the way to Praza do Obradoiro to reach the awe-inspiring cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Hiking about 25 km / 15.5 miles
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in 3* hotel in Santiago de Compostela

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, end of our services
Meals included: Breakfast

                                            Baiona area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	56	59	63	65	69	75	79	80	76	70	62	57
Average Low Temperature (°F)	44	45	47	49	53	58	61	61	59	55	49	46
Average High Temperature (°C)	14	15	17	18	21	24	26	26	25	21	16	14
Average Low Temperature (°C)	7	7	8	10	12	14	16	16	15	13	9	8
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	14	12	12	12	11	6	4	4	7	11	12	13

Source: NOAA


Seasons 
Although it’s in northern Spain, most days are clear. This region is at the transition from Mediterranean to Oceanic climate, with mild temperatures: around 25°C (77°F) in summer and never below 6°C (42°F) in winter.

We take care of transferring your luggage between each accommodation (limit of 1 bag per person - 15kg max per bag).

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Accommodations
Your package includes accommodation in 2 and 3* hotels along the way.

Accommodation Itinerary - subject to changes based on availability
Night 1: Hotel in Baiona
Night 2: Hotel in Vigo
Night 3: Hotel in Arcade
Night 4: Hotel in Pontevedra
Night 5: Hotel in Caldas de Reis
Night 6: Hotel in Padron
Night 7: Hotel in Santiago de Compostela

Room Occupancy
Solo travelers will need to pay a single supplement fee.


Meals
All breakfasts are included. Lunches and Dinners need to be paid extra.

Special diets and dietary restrictions:
We can cater to dietary requirements with advanced notice.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

Tack:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		Total walking distance: 126 km
Level:		(3 out of 5)    Moderate
Riders:		Min 1 riders

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