15 Days & 14 Nights

4.6

Camino Portugués Coastal Way

Walk to Santiago via the wild Atlantic coastline of Portugal and Galicia
Enjoy a quieter Camino experience away from the crowds
Explore the medieval towns of Baiona, Pontevedra and Padron
Dine on the finest seafood and sip on ruby port
The vibrant UNESCO heritage city of Porto

An interesting and quieter variation of the main Camino Portugues central route, the Portugues Coastal Way or Caminho da Costa runs from Porto to Santiago following the wild Atlantic coastline of northern Portugal and Galicia. Starting in the vibrant UNESCO heritage city of Porto, head straight to the coast and walk through seaside towns and fishing villages, past river estuaries and sandy beaches. Visit one of the most beautiful and best-preserved historical centres of Portugal in Viana do Castelo before reaching the natural border of Spain and Portugal and the River Miño. Continue through historic medieval towns such as Baiona, Pontevedra and Padro. Cross beautiful Romanesque bridges and dine on some of Galicia’s gastronomic delights. Finally, meet up with the main Camino Portugues route before arriving at the wonderful city of Santiago where all pilgrims come together.

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Day 1 Arrive Porto Day 2 Metro to Matosinhos & walk to Povoa do Varzim 19 miles / 31 km Day 3 Walk to Esposende 14 miles / 23 km Day 4 Walk to Viana do Castelo 18 miles / 28 km Day 5 Walk to Vila Praia da Ancora 13 miles / 21 km Day 6 Walk to Caminha, ferry to Spain & walk to A Guarda 12 miles / 18 km Day 7 Walk to Oia 8 miles / 13 km Day 8 Walk to Baiona 12 miles / 20 km Day 9 Walk to Vigo 18 miles / 30 km Day 10 Walk to Arcade 15 miles / 24 km Day 11 Walk to Pontevedra 8 miles / 13 km Day 12 Walk to Caldas de Reis 13 miles / 21 km Day 13 Walk to Padrón 12 miles / 19 km Day 14 Walk to Santiago de Compostela 16 miles / 25 km Day 15 Departure/Onward Travel

THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 10kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 10kg is equivalent to 18 lattes. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information on how we've carbon counted our trips.

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Is it for me? Accommodation & Meals Navigation What's Included

Included

Accommodation in small rural hotels and hostels in twin/double rooms with en-suite W/C
Daily Breakfasts
Daily Baggage Transfers
Pilgrim Passport and shell
Detailed trip info and mapped tracks for navigation, via the Macs App
24/7 Emergency support

Excluded

Return travel to Portugal/Spain
Lunches, dinners, snacks or drinks
Travel Insurance
Personal Equipment
Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage
Metro on Day 2 to Matosinhos (approx €3)
Ferry from Caminha over River Mino (approx €6 and must be booked in advance)

Extras

Additional nights accommodation along the way

When to go Travel & Transfers

Getting to the Start

By Air: Porto is easily accessible from London and many airports throughout Europe on a direct flight or you can also fly via Lisbon and take a train to Porto (2.5h). Airlines flying to Porto include low-cost carriers such as Ryanair and Easyjet and other options include British Airways, TAP, KLM and Lufthansa.

By Rail: Porto is one of the main railway hubs in northern Portugal and is therefore easily reached by train. It takes approx 3 hours by train from Lisbon to Porto.

By Road: Porto enjoys good connections by road to the rest of Portugal. It takes approx 7 hours to drive from Lisbon to Porto.

Ferry between Spain and Portugal: The short ferry between Caminha and A Guarda only takes 5-10 minutes and should be booked in advance. There are two companies which run it - Taxi-Mar who can be reached on +351 915 955 827 - and Xacobeo Transfer who can be reached on +34 613 011 226 or xacobeotransfer.com.

Getting from the End

By Air: If flying to the UK, low-cost airlines such as EasyJet and Ryanair offer direct flights to London Stansted and London Gatwick. For travelling to the rest of Europe or the US, you can fly from Santiago via Madrid with Iberia, via Frankfurt with Lufthansa or via Paris or Barcelona with Vueling. Other options are available and you can check Santiago Airports website for more information.

By Rail: It is also possible to take the train from Santiago to Madrid (approx 7hrs). Train timetables and fares can be viewed at RENFE.

PLEASE NOTE: Santiago Airport will be closed from 23rd April to 27 May 2026 due to runway renovation works. Other nearby airports include A Coruna and Vigo, and further away you also have Porto and Madrid. During this time bus connections between Santiago and other cities will be reinforced to make onward travel connections easier. Because of this we recommend you plan your travel in plenty of time and we can help should you require any additional private transfers.

Baggage Transfer

Your bag will be collected from your accomodation each day and moved onto your overnight accomodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20 kg / 44lbs per person.

At Macs Adventure, we work in partnership with many luggage transfer providers who set a limit on how many bags/suitcases they will transfer per person, and also the weight of the bag/suitcase. Your booking includes transfer of 1 bag per person. It is very important that you read the luggage information specific to your tour before departure. If you do not adhere to these limits, there is a great possibility that you will be charged locally both for extra bags or if they are too heavy. This limitation can be a challenge, especially as airlines generally have limits that are higher. However, our luggage providers have reasons for these limits (usually due to the Health and Safety of their employees), which we must respect.

Info & FAQ

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.

Online Documents

At Macs Adventure we care about the environment! We’re taking action to minimize the impact we have by converting the majority of our tour documentation for online delivery.

On this tour, all your detailed tour information will be digitally delivered. You will have access to this documentation via “My Account” on our website.

Pilgrim Passport & Compostela

Your Pilgrim Passport (Credencial del Peregrino) and scallop shell will be waiting at your first accommodation. The Passport isn’t just practical—it’s a beautiful record of your Camino journey, officially issued by the Church of St. James. Along the route, you'll collect stamps (sellos) from albergues, churches, cafes, and more. Each stamp is a colorful reminder of your journey. To earn your Compostela Certificate in Santiago, you must walk at least the final 100 km, with your stamps serving as proof of this accomplishment.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable Travel Insurance which covers you for the activity, emergency evacuation and hospital care.