Portuguese Way By the Coast
There are a number of routes to Santiago de Compostela that pilgrims have followed for centuries. Some are less famous than others and the Portuguese Atlantic Way, while not the best known, is renowned for its beauty and tranquillity and becoming increasingly popular.
The Portuguese Coastal Way or Caminho da Costa is a stunning, easy to moderate, alternative route to Santiago de Compostela.
The ancient paths of The Way of St. James we will follow are centuries old and Queen Isabel of Portugal herself is said to have travelled the same route in the 13th century.
BOOK TOUR Ref. 1900G _ Grade: Moderate 4/8
Our walking tour starts in the colourful city of Porto in Portugal and will take us to charming seaside towns and villages in Northern Portugal and Galicia. The route passes through Viana do Castelo, Caminha, Baiona, Pontevedra, Caldas Dos Reis and Padron, to end in the Square of Obradoiro and the colossal baroque cathedral where the remains of the apostle Santiago lie.
The Portuguese Atlantic Way is approximately 241km. We will be cherry picking the best sections for your enjoyment.
Some people use this week as an introduction to the Caminho. If you are inspired by your holiday and wish to come back at a later date to make the entire pilgrimage these walks will be a joy to repeat.
Most walks will have an opt-out available for those not wishing to do the full distance or prefer to spend more time sightseeing.
If you like good walking and magnificent scenery, this holiday is a perfect choice! This is truly a rambler’s paradise not only for the amazing walking but also for the beauty that engulfs. Visits to: Porto, Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, Vitorino dos Piães, Cabanas, Valença, Porrino, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, Padron, Santiago de Compostela.
| Comfortable en-suite accommodation. |
| Sociable evenings spent in local restaurants. |
| A fantastic itinerary of walks, developed and perfected by local resident Portuguese tour leaders, very knowledgeable of the region. |
| The hospitality and warmth from the local poulation, whilst enjoying dining out at local restaurants every evening. |
The tour includes
Airport transfers.
En-suite accommodation in comfortable hotels, beautifully located.
Breakfasts taken at the hotel and dinners in local restaurants.
All transport costs in conjunction with the programme.
Services of a dedicated leader.
Please note:
The walking and sightseeing programs are integral with each other. However because we have dedicated transport with the group there will be considerable flexibility within the program for individual clients.
A wait at the airport may be necessary to enable all passengers to travel together to and from the hotel.
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