Camino: Hiking the Portuguese Way in Spain

Location: Europe
Duration: 9 Days
Price: From $5,995
Activity Level: High Energy

Camino: Hiking the Portuguese Way in Spain

Location: Europe
Duration: 9 Days
Price: From $5,995
Activity Level: High Energy

Overview

Pious Queen Isabela of Portugal first walked the Portuguese Camino to Santiago de Compostela in the 13th century. Follow in her footsteps on this incredible eight-day hike through the history and pastoral beauty of Portugal and Galicia with AdventureWomen!

The Portuguese Camino, less traveled but infinitely beautiful, is an ideal way to experience the Camino de Santiago: historic, picturesque, and full of charm. Your hiking guide will be with you throughout the trip to teach you about the Camino, the history of St. James, and the meanings behind the symbols you’ll see along the way. At the end of this ancient path from Portugal to Spain on the Portuguese Camino to Santiago de Compostela you’ll have new friends and new memories that will last a lifetime.

Main Attractions

Hike the Camino

Hike each day on the Camino de Santiago through the beauty of the rural countryside in northern Portugal and Spain. Triumph in your accomplishment as you gratefully accept your Compostela pilgrim’s certificate at the Cathedral at journey’s end.

Savor the Flavors of the Region

Enjoy the best of Portugal’s and Spain’s vineyards as you learn about the local cuisine in this part of western Europe

Explore Ancient Wonders

Visit astonishingly beautiful palaces, lighthouses, fortresses, and monasteries and revisit history along this famous spiritual path.

Camino map.
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Two women sitting on a stone bench, smiling and embracing. They both have backpacks next to them.
A group of people poses in front of a historic cathedral with ornate architecture under a cloudy sky.
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Two people wearing hats and outdoor clothing pose together on a lush green hiking trail, surrounded by ferns and mossy rocks.
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Itinerary

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Welcome to Portugal and Spain

Travel through the pastoral beauty of Galicia, a portion of the historic Camino de Santiago route walked by centuries of pilgrims; this less traveled but infinitely beautiful route is the ideal way to experience the Camino de Santiago. During your adventure, you’ll get to know your expert guide versed in the history, culture, and cuisine of this sacred region.

After settling into your hotel, head out for an afternoon tour and tasting at the Ferreira Bodega, a Port winery founded in 1751. Then enjoy a delicious welcome dinner as you get to know your fellow travelers this evening. Share stories and learn about why each woman on your trip is excited to walk the Camino!

Meals dinner
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Explore Porto

Take an hour or two to explore the vibrant city of Porto on your own. Discover hidden gems like the stunning train station or the iconic Cathedral.

After an early lunch on your own, head to the Fortress of Valença do Minho, whose walls and ramparts dominate the riverside and speak volumes about neighborly disagreements. The fortress has repelled Spanish and French invasions since the 13th century. Here you will start the pilgrimage and get your first stamp. Walk a mile and a half into the city of Tui, Spain. After settling into your hotel, visit the cathedral where you can get another Camino stamp.

Meals breakfast, dinner
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From Tui to O Porriño

Start your journey today on the Portuguese Way from the beautiful town of Tui and make your way to O Porriño. You will walk over country roads and woodland paths on your journey along the Rio Louro Valley. Enjoy lunch on your own. You can ask your guide for recommendations for restaurants in O Porriño. After the hike, drive back to Tui and enjoy free time until dinner. Have dinner this evening as a group. Share stories from the day’s hike and learn a bit more about each of the women on your trip. Today’s Hike 12.5 miles

Meals breakfast, dinner
Two people smiling beside a Camino de Santiago marker in a forest, with a yellow arrow and shell symbol displaying "Km 110" on a stone post.

Along the Portuguese Way

After a drive to Mos, see the Pazo Marques Mos from the outside before continuing your adventure with another long climb and a steep descent with some gradual ups-and-downs in between. You will pass through little villages, oak forests, and both country and main roads while taking in stunning views. Finally, you will reach the infamous bridge of Ponte Sampaio, where Napoleon’s army suffered one of its greatest defeats. Enjoy lunch on your own in Redondela before you continue your hike to Ponte Sampaio. Today’s Hike 12.5 miles

Meals breakfast, dinner
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The Forest Route to Pontevedra

Head back to Ponte Sampaio, to continue your journey through quaint villages until reaching the Chapel of Santa Marta to take the forest route to Pontevedra. After lunch on your own, follow the inland Portuguese Camino to reach the separation point with the Spiritual Variant/the Maritime Way. During the next two days, you will follow the detour toward Vilanova de Arousa, where you will board a boat and follow the final journey of the Apostle. Along the way, visit the church of San Pedro de Campano and the Monastery of San Juan de Poio. Then you will be picked up and transferred to Combarro. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn the secret techniques passed from mothers to daughters for generations. Today’s Hike: 14 miles

Meals breakfast, dinner
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Walk the Ruta da Pedra and a Wine Tasting

After a short drive to the Monastery of Armenteira, start the day with a visit to the 12th-16th-century Cistercian Monastery of Armenteira, followed by a walk on the relaxing “Ruta da Pedra e da Auga” along the Armenteira river. This is a lovely section of trail in Galicia. Finish today’s hike at the 16th-century stone bridge of Pontearnelas. Enjoy lunch on your own in Ribadumia before continuing your hike to Ponte Arnelas. Cambados is considered to be the capital of Albariño, one of the best white wines in the world. Today’s Hike: around 8.5 miles

Meals breakfast, dinner
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Regional Legends along the Portuguese Way

Begin the day with a cruise that follows the journey of the stone boat carrying the remains of the Apostle Saint James. Many miracles are said to have taken place during the crossing of the body of Saint James. Learn about regional legends (including dragons, witches, and soul-seeking processions) from your guide. Walk a short distance to Padrón, where the stone boat is said to have moored with the body of the Apostle Saint James. Lunch is on your own today. After a break, the Camino brings you to the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitude. At the end of the hike, you reach the Pazo de Faramello, a beautiful private palace in Galicia, where a family member will show you around and share a glass of homemade Albariño before you head to your hotel for dinner as a group.

Meals breakfast, dinner
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Santiago de Compostela

After a short drive back to Faramello, the Camino will bring you to the Chapel of la Magdalena in the oak forest of San Martino. Then, from the hills of Agro dos Monteiros, you will get your first glimpse of Santiago de Compostela. Enter the Old Town, and the Cathedral will present herself to you, beautiful and powerful from the Plaza del Obradoiro. Congratulations! You have finished the Camino de Santiago! Enjoy lunch on your own in Santiago at one of the delightful restaurants nearby! Enjoy a farewell dinner where you will get your Compostela, or Certificate of Achievement of the Camino de Santiago, given by the Pilgrim Office. Today’s Hike: 10 miles

Meals breakfast, dinner
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Depart Santiago de Compostela

Say goodbye to your new AdventureWomen friends as you transfer to the airport for your flights home.

Depart Santiago de Compostela, Spain (SCQ) any time. One group transfer is included; private transfers at other times can be arranged for an additional fee.

If you’d like to stay longer in Santiago, we can try to extend your hotel reservation, but please do not wait as hotels will fill up extremely early.

Meals breakfast
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Accommodations

Please note that all amenities were current when written and are subject to change at any time.

carris Hotel Porto Ribeira

Carris Hotel Porto Ribeira

This renovated historic building in the Ribeira district of Porto offers a comfortable room to begin your Camino adventure. Enjoy exploring Porto on foot from this well-located hotel.

AMENITIES: complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, minibar, safe, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning

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Parador de Tui

The Parador is in the center of Tui and is a faithful reproduction of a Galician country house. The hotel is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view of the mountains and river. The décor creates an ideal atmosphere in which to relax and get away from it all.

AMENITIES: complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, minibar, safe, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning

Historic stone building with a tower and red-tiled roof, surrounded by trees. An outdoor cafe with umbrellas is visible on the right, next to a decorative gate.

Parador de Pontevedra

The Parador, once the residence of the counts of Maceda, is located in the old quarter of the magnificent city of Pontevedra. You will be welcomed by a stately carved stone staircase leading to comfortable guest rooms. The building combines regal, noble, and stately styles with charming rural elements.

AMENITIES: complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, minibar, safe, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning

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Parador de Cambados

The Parador de Cambados is located in an old country house known as Bazán, an elegant ancestral mansion. It offers bright, comfortable guest rooms and a delightful interior courtyard with a terrace café, where you will enjoy the sound of water splashing in the stone fountain and the peaceful atmosphere.

AMENITIES: complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, minibar, safe, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning

Stone interior with wooden ceiling, arched columns, and large windows. Decor includes plants, a wagon wheel, statues, and a cabinet displaying items.

Hotel Gastronómico Casa Rosalía

This 250-year-old farmhouse has been exquisitely renovated into a hotel blending historic charm with contemporary design. The Casa Rosalia is housed in a traditional wood and stone building and is surrounded by ancient houses and the picturesque green countryside of Galicia. Enjoy the well-preserved courtyard, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or simply sunbathe in the garden.

AMENITIES: complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, flatscreen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning

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Hotel Compostela

Hotel Compostela is in Galicia Square, union of both the old city with its historical center and the new city with its hustle and bustle. Close to the hotel you can find the Alameda, a park from which you can enjoy some of the better views of the cathedral.

AMENITIES: complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, minibar, safe, Wi-fI, air conditioning

What People Are Saying

I’m really glad I found AdventureWomen—It is so fun to travel with this group of women. I didn’t want to go to the Camino in a mixed group, or with another travel provider as I figured it might be more competitive. Traveling as a group of women is a wonderful concept, so thank you for providing it!

What People Are Saying

I have found my tribe for this stage of my life. The trip was amazing in so many ways. I usually plan my own travel, so it was great to have that done for me. I have been taking care of other people for decades and it was REALLY WONDERFUL to be taken care of.

What People Are Saying

I felt empowered by being able to travel the world as a female and feeling safe in doing so with companies like this.

Dates & Pricing

Start Date End Date Availability Pricing Booking Link
May 3 May 11
Space Available
$5,995*
Standard Room, Single
$7,195 total, $800 deposit
Standard Room, Double
$5,995 total, $800 deposit
Sep 6 Sep 14
Space Available
$5,995*
Standard Room, Single
$7,195 total, $800 deposit
Standard Room, Double
$5,995 total, $800 deposit

*Additional Pricing Information: 2025 Optional Single Accommodation: $1,200

Arrival: Arrive in Porto, Portugal (OPO) on Day 1 before 12:00 PM. One group transfer is included (time TBD); private transfers at other times are available for an additional fee.

Departure: Depart Santiago de Compostela, Spain (SCQ) anytime on Day 9. One group transfer is included; private transfers at other times can be arranged for an additional fee.

What's Included

  • Accommodations as per itinerary based on double occupancy
  • All meals as listed in the itinerary
  • All ground transportation
  • One group transfer on arrival and departure
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
  • Guided sightseeing and activities as indicated in the itinerary
  • English-speaking guide(s) throughout the trip
  • Drinking water to refill personal bottles
  • Gratuities for baggage handling, waitstaff, and hotel staff

What's Not Included

  • International airfare to Portugal and from Spain
  • Optional activities
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic beverages (unless otherwise specified)
  • Fees for passport, visas, immunizations, or travel insurance
  • Cost of hospitalization or evacuation
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Entrance fees for Optional Activities

FAQs

Absolutely! We happily welcome all women regardless of race, creed, or sexual preference, as long as you are physically capable of doing the activities on your chosen trip. Our guests range from 18-85+! It is important to us to talk to each guest to make sure each woman chooses the right trip for her physical ability and interest.

You can process your registration on our online booking system or over the phone. Most deposits are $800. In many cases, and unless otherwise indicated, your deposit is transferable if you notify us in writing 120 before your trip departs.

Be sure to check the ‘What’s Included’ section of the trip you are interested in. Once you get to the departure city and meet the group, we often include most meals, all accommodations, all activities (although there might be an optional activity at an additional cost), transportation while on the adventure, qualified local guide(s) and some trips also include an AdventureWomen Ambassador. Our trips do not include airfare to/from the arrival and departure cities. However, internal flights are included in some itineraries so please read the itinerary carefully.

Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it! Many of the women who travel with AdventureWomen come solo. For those that do not choose a single supplement, we pair you with a roommate. Usually, when we change accommodations on a trip, we will change roommates if we can, so you get a chance to know others in our group. A limited number of single supplements may be available for an additional charge.

That depends entirely on the trip! AdventureWomen adventure travel trips are rated according to the physical fitness level demanded by the included activities.

  • Moderate: These adventures exercise your mind more than your body and are designed for women who prefer a leisurely, less rigorous experience. For example, you could walk up to 2 miles per day through cities and villages, stand in museums for a few hours, relax on a boat, or view wildlife from a vehicle.
  • Active: Adventures that get you on your feet! You should be in good physical condition where you are comfortable walking on uneven surfaces, such as cobblestone streets, biking manicured nature trails or kayaking calm waters.
  • High Energy: These adventures are designed for women who enjoy a physical challenge and crave being on the go! You should be prepared for itineraries that include (but are not limited to): a full day of biking on a rolling terrain, hiking 5-8 miles on moderate to steep trails, being active at high altitudes, whitewater rafting, or skiing.
  • Challenging: Adventures that get your heart rate pumping, these are demanding yet deeply rewarding and designed for seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. You should be in excellent physical condition, and be able to hike up to 10 miles, in steeper, more rugged terrain.