Portuguese Way
The fastest-growing Way of St James: 11 stages, around 240 km, from Porto through inland Portugal and Galicia.
The Camino that's growing faster than any other
The Portuguese Way (Central route) covers around 240 km from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, crossing northern Portugal through Barcelos and Ponte de Lima before entering Galicia at Tui and continuing on to Pontevedra, Padrón and Santiago.
Unlike the English Way, this route has no single "official" stage split: the one shown here is the one most often cited by guidebooks and pilgrim forums, and it's also the flattest, best-served variant of the whole Portuguese Way — a very comfortable option for first-time pilgrims.
All 11 stages of the Portuguese Way from Porto
Typical distances for the Central route.
The whole Portuguese Way, at a glance
Explore the full route and the waypoints of every stage.
Map
- Porto
- 1. Vilarinho
- 2. Barcelos
- 3. Ponte de Lima
- 4. Rubiães
- 5. Tui
- 6. O Porriño
- 7. Redondela
- 8. Pontevedra
- 9. Caldas de Reis
- 10. Padrón
- 11. Santiago de Compostela
FEAACS track published by IGN. Follow current trail signs.
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Gaps in the source file are preserved; no connections have been added.
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Things to do and day trips in Santiago de Compostela
The most-booked experiences among pilgrims at the finish line. Worth booking ahead, especially in high season.
Small-group walking tour of the old town
A small-group walk through Santiago's old quarter with a local guide.
Secrets of the Cathedral (night tour)
A night-time walk through the lesser-known corners of the Cathedral, outside normal visiting hours.
Cathedral and Pórtico da Gloria
Guided visit to the Cathedral with access to the museum and the restored Pórtico da Gloria.
Queimada show and tasting
Galicia's traditional flaming drink, explained and tasted in a show designed for pilgrims.
Finisterre, Muxía and the Costa da Morte
The three essential stops of the "end of the world" in a single full day from Santiago.
Rías Baixas boat trip and winery
A boat ride along the estuary followed by a visit to an albariño winery. Ideal for a rest day.
Cíes Islands
The Atlantic archipelago with some of Galicia's best beaches, on a full-day excursion.
Praia das Catedrais (Cathedral Beach)
A full-day excursion to Lugo, Ribadeo and the spectacular Praia das Catedrais.
A Coruña and Betanzos
The Tower of Hercules, A Coruña's old town and the medieval town of Betanzos, on a full-day excursion from Santiago.
Massage for pilgrims
Give your legs a break after the Camino with a massage right in the centre of Santiago.
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