Camino Valença to Santiago in 5,6 or 4 days
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Camino Valença to Santiago in 5 days
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The Portuguese Camino to Santiago, starting from Valença, in 5 stages, is an excellent choice for lovers of shorter routes.
You might wonder: why choose this route over others on the Camino de Santiago?
Because it’s a perfect route for beginners wanting to experience the Camino de Santiago. In just 5 stages, you’ll walk 100 km from Valença to reach your goal: Santiago de Compostela.
What do you think? Are you ready to take on the challenge?
- 🛌 6 Nights
- 🥾 5 Stages
- 🍂 122 KM (75,7 Miles)
what is included?
- Accomodation.
- Luggage transfers.
- Paperwork.
- Travel insurance.
- Support telephone number.
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Stages
Your journey begins with a visit to one of the most historic cities in northern Portugal.
Valença stands out for its old town and impressive medieval fortress.
In Tui, you can explore its Gothic cathedral and charming Jewish quarter.
This stage is meant to be enjoyed! Starting from Valença, we’ll walk along the river promenade, crossing the bridge that connects Galicia and Portugal to arrive in Tui.
In Tui, you can visit its Gothic cathedral and Jewish quarter.
We’ll continue this gentle trek through the forest until reaching O Porriño.
After passing O Porriño, as we climb through the Louriña Valley, you’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Ría de Vigo.
Following the climb, the route descends towards Redondela, where the stage ends.
After a well-deserved rest, take time to explore the historic town of Redondela and savor one of the region’s delicacies, Arcade oysters.
On this second stage, you will walk from Redondela toward the Roman bridge of Pontesampaio, a site steeped in history where Napoleon faced defeat against the local population during the War of Independence.
After several kilometers through charming villages, you’ll reach the stage’s endpoint, the city of Pontevedra.
Pontevedra is a historic city with a beautiful old town. Its narrow streets and rich heritage are sure to amaze you.
In this stage, we leave Pontevedra via the O Burgo Bridge and head toward the forested area of Barro. Upon reaching Briallos, there’s a detour to visit the Barosa River waterfalls, which we highly recommend exploring.
Afterward, a network of trails will guide us to Caldas de Reis, a thermal town cherished by the Romans for its hot springs. In Caldas de Reis, you can visit the Church of Santa María de Bemil and enjoy the thermal baths.
After spending the night in Caldas de Reis, we will start the stage by entering the forest, following a path of great beauty that leads to Pontecesures and its Roman bridge, which separates the provinces of Pontevedra and A Coruña.
Just 3 km further, you will reach the end of the stage in Padrón.
In this final stage, we will leave Padrón heading towards Iria Flavia and A Escravitude.
After passing through these towns, we will enter the municipality of Teo, and finally, the last stop will be at the famous Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela, marking the end of the journey.
Opcional Services
- Extra charge for single room.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner
- Transfers (airport, starting point)
Camino Valença to Santiago in 6 days
The Portuguese Camino of St. James from Valença in 6 stages is a much easier option.
This way, you can enjoy more of nature and the surrounding environment.
It’s your choice! Request a quote using the form above and decide how many stages you want to complete your journey (4, 5, or 6 stages).
Don’t worry, we’ll take care of everything for you!
Stages
- Stage 1: Valença to O Porriño (9,5 mi)
- Stage 2: O Porriño to Redondela (9,6 mi)
- Stage 3: Redondela to Pontevedra (12,17 mi)
- Stage 4: Pontevedra a Caldas de Reis (13,2 mi)
- Stage 5: Caldas de Reis a Padrón (11,5 mi)
- Stage 6: Padrón a Santiago (15,6 mi)
Camino Valença to Santiago in 4 days
The Portuguese Camino of St. James from Valença in 4 stages is an option for those in slightly better physical condition, as the stages are longer.
Note that one of the stages is approximately 25 miles long, which is the stretch from Pontevedra to Padrón.
For this reason, we recommend that you prepare well before starting your adventure. Good physical and mental condition will greatly help you complete the Camino.
Submit your request using the form above and choose how many stages you’d like to complete (4, 5, or 6 stages).
Don’t worry, we’ll organize everything for you!
Stages
- Stage 1: Valença to Redondela (19,1 mi)
- Stage 2: Redondela to Pontevedra (12,17 mi)
- Stage 3: Pontevedra to Padrón (24,8 mi)
- Stage 4: Padrón to Santiago (15,6 mi)
FAQ
The Camino Portugués from Valença to Santiago de Compostela covers approximately 75 miles (120 kilometers), and can be completed in 4 to 6 stages. The 4-stage option involves longer daily distances of around 18.6 miles, with one stage reaching 24.8 miles (Pontevedra to Padrón). The 5-stage option provides slightly shorter days, while the 6-stage option is the most leisurely, with shorter daily distances. The route typically takes between 4 to 6 days to complete, depending on the chosen number of stages.
The route begins at the Fortaleza de Valença, a historic fortress, and follows the path that takes pilgrims along the scenic landscapes of the Minho River, eventually crossing into Spain over the International Bridge (Ponte Internacional). From there, the route continues through towns like Tui in Spain, ultimately leading to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.
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