Baiona to Santiago. Portuguese coastal way

Arrival to Baiona,  a town that blends historical significance, natural beauty, and cultural richness, making it a captivating destination for tourists and an interesting stop for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.

Baiona is a lovely coastal town in Galicia, Spain, known for its charming historic center, beautiful beaches, and maritime history. Baiona itself has many great cafes and restaurants and a wonderful atmosphere. The tourist office is located in the Baiona Parador which has the most amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean and Vigo Bay. If energy levels permit you may like to use this free day to travel to the nearby historic town of Tui with its cathedral, or even take a day trip to visit the beautiful Cies Islands located a short distance off the coast.

This day is more up the hill as you leave the beach and coast to a more in- land hike. As you cross the bridge near Ramallosa, Baiona bay is left behind. The rural Galicia of scattered houses and small fields, vineyards, vegetables or other are cultivated in these small parcels. Between these areas small patches of woods, Eucalyptus or pine trees are the most common. From the hillside you can still view the island, the sea and all the scenery…. Vigo is the goal of the day, probably the second biggest city of Galicia after Coruña. The commercial port is very busy and this from ages, as the place was occupied by Celts, Romans, Visigoths and even saw the Vikings once or twice… Your hotel is not far from the old town center, pay a visit to the castle, and narrow streets of the old town near the port.

The ria of Vigo will be the main scenery of the day, this long Spanish fjord, goes inland as far as Arcade Town, kms away from the Atlantic. Along the border of the hills well above the sea line, the way makes it toward Redondela. The first part is in Vigo itself, and as you exit this urban area you enter a forested area and a dirt track that is very pleasant to make, as it’s between trees and away from the hot sun. Redondela is another town in Galicia that for centuries was and still is a confluence of roads. It is here in Redondela, near the Albergue in the medieval town by the river, that both Portuguese path merge to become just one. Coastal and Portuguese way is now one going north to Obradoiro Square in Santiago. Your accommodation is out of Redondela, by the Ria a few kilometers away…

Back to the forest track just out of the logging, toward one of the smallest days of your entire journey and Pontevedra! Up the hill to Arcade, along the forest to reach the end of the Ria and cross the Sampaio Bridge at Arcade, one from the XVIc. It is here to help you get over Verdugo River to one of the oldest part of this Saint James way, the roman way. This part of the way was the Vía XIX that came all the way from Braga (Pt) to Lugo and As- torga. This part goes up through forest and rural countryside. A peaceful part of the Camino that ends up in the 80000 inhabitants of Pontevedra. Pontevedra is a magnificent place to hang out by the end of this small day, a lot of history is present in the old centre, from churches to monasteries and narrow streets…

After your breakfast feeling full energized you will start one of the longest days. The experience goes through old railways, rural paths and wetlands. Place of hundreds of species and biodiversity, you will be surrounded by some of the most beautiful and natural landscapes. Perfect to explore with all your senses step by step you get closer to Caldas dos Reis, the final destination of the day. A few kilometres from Caldas de Reis there is the waterfall and the watermills system of Barrosa river, have a look before check in your hotel.

Now on your 14th day, you begin with a nice walk along agriculture fields, in this fertile land with thermal waters. Toward Valga the path goes into a very scenic scenery by the river and dark forest. Out of this forest and along little roads you reach Pontecesures, a place full of religious architecture. Crossing the river reach Padrón, your last stop before Santiago de Compo- stela, this town has beautiful gardens and monuments all around. Look for typical food and delight with great dinner.

Every tour comes to an end. After Check out we will transfer you to the airport, train or bus station.