Destination.pt
Vitor Veiga - Tourism Services
Vitor Veiga - Tourism Services
From
This part of the Santiago Trail, starting from Baiona, is the last stage of the Portuguese Coastal Route. It begins in the beautiful fishing town of Baiona, located in the heart of the Rias Baixas. Good luck!
City of origin - Santiago de Compostela - Baiona
Day 1: Departure to Santiago de Compostela. Arrival and transportation to the hotel in Baiona on your own. Baiona stands out for its seaside promenade and the Castle of Monterreal, completed in the 16th century and which was targeted by pirates and the Portuguese army and is currently the Parador de Turismo Conde de Gondomar. Accommodation.
Baiona - Vigo (24.9 km)
Day 2: Breakfast in Baiona. Along these 20 km, you will find many pazos, typical of the Galician nobility architecture of the Middle Ages. You will also enter the Ria de Vigo, where you will discover unique natural viewpoints that will allow you to admire the beauty of the southern coast of Galicia. Already in Vigo, you can admire its famous fishing port and its beautiful historic center, which houses churches and numerous monuments. Accommodation.
Vigo - Redondela (15.7 km)
Day 3: Breakfast in Vigo. Today's route takes you to the small village of Redondela, where the Parish Church of Santiago de Redondela and the Convent of Villavella stand out, in addition to its railway bridges (Viaducto de Madrid and Viaducto de Pontevedra) built in the late 19th century and which, since 1978, have been classified as cultural heritage. Accommodation.
Redondela - Pontevedra (15.5 km)
Day 4: Breakfast in Redondela. This is the day you will finally arrive at the first city of the Portuguese Way in Spain. In the historic center of Pontevedra, you can visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin Peregrina. After passing through the Porta do Caminho, you will enter the Praça da Ferraria, an area with cafes and bars, but where you will also find the Convent of São Francisco. Nearby are the Plaza de la Estrella, the Casa das Caras, the Jardins de Castro Sampedro, and the Provincial Museum. Accommodation.
Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis (21.5 km)
Day 5: Breakfast in Pontevedra. In addition to being the birthplace of King Afonso VII of León, Caldas is a relaxation spot due to its famous therapeutic thermal waters. You can also take a walk around the town and visit places like the church of Santa Maria and São Tomás Becket or the botanical garden. Accommodation.
Caldas de Reis - Padrón (19.5 km)
Day 6: Breakfast in Caldas de Reis. Padrón is known as the village where the body of the Apostle Santiago arrived in the year 44. Among the places to visit are the church of Santiago, the bridge of Santiago, the fountain of Carmen, the Convent of Carmen, and the Casa A Mantanza (Rosalina Castro Museum). In this area, Padrón peppers are also typical, a delicious variety of which it is said: "some are spicy, others are not". Accommodation.
Padrón - Santiago de Compostela (24.3 km)
Day 7: Breakfast in Padrón. Already ready for the last stage, this time you will leave Padrón for Santiago de Compostela. Already in Santiago de Compostela, you have a multitude of places to visit. The main attraction is the Cathedral and the Praça do Obradoiro, but this is not the only place to see. We recommend that you take a walk through the historic center, savor the culinary offer, and visit other emblematic buildings such as the Hospedaria dos Reis Católicos, the Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinário, or the Paço de Raxoi. Accommodation.
Santiago de Compostela - City of origin
Day 8: Breakfast and transfer to the airport on your own. Flight to the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
