Portuguese Coastal route to Santiago de Compostela: Stage 1

Follow the Atlantic breeze towards Santiago

Walk towards Santiago using the Portuguese coastal path. Cross sunny and seaside areas such as Póvoa, Esposende, Vila Praia de Âncora, Caminha and Baiona.

Be in mind this is the original route to Santiago de Compostela “near” the Coast. It is possible to adapt the hiking route for a easier terrain. A big part of the pilgrims already walk near the sea, avowing some mountains and forest.

You may also consider our Easy route North of Atlantic Coast.

This hike is divided in two different stages. Stage 1 which goes through Portuguese territory and stage 2 which takes you through Spain to Santiago de Compostela. For a complete experience you might think to book the 2 stages,

Route description

• All days are mostly flat with very few and minor hills
• The main roads are avoided for the majority of the time and as such every kind of terrain is used during this walk

Itinerary 6 Nights / 7 days:

Day 1: Porto

Day 2: Transfer to Praia da memória – Póvoa: 20 km

Day 3: Póvoa – Esposende: 25 km

Day 4: Esposende – Viana do Castelo: 26 km

Day 5: Viana do Castelo – Vila Praia de Âncora: 19 km

Day 6: Vila Praia de Âncora – Caminha: 9 km

Day 7: Departure


Extra 2 days route, 140 Km:
Day 7:Caminha – Oia: 23 km

Day 8: Oia – Baiona: 18 km

Day 9: Departure