From Porto, the Portuguese Camino splits into three: the Central Route, the Coastal Route, and the Litoral Way (Senda Litoral). While many pilgrims simply follow one path on their way to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, we hike the very best sections of all three, while also taking an extra-special detour to navigate the lesser-trod Spiritual Variant, said to be the original route of Saint James. The result is an unforgettable week of walking through the most picturesque sections of northern Portugal and Spain, ending with a showstopping arrival in the holy town of Santiago de Compostela.

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  • Explore the picturesque medieval city of Viana de Castelo
  • Take the lesser-known Spiritual Variant, said to be the original way of St James
  • Board a boat to follow the 17 crosses of the Translatio Route
  • Discover the 51 ancient mills and waterfalls on the Stone and Water Route
  • Complete your adventure with a visit to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela

You will spend seven nights in two-to-four-star standard hotels and one night in a casa rural, each chosen for their comfort and location. All rooms feature private bathrooms and most offer free wifi. A limited number of single rooms are available for a supplement on request.



Examples of hotels used:



Porto: Legendary Porto Hotel

Viana do Castelo: Hotel Mela Alvim

Valenca: Hotel Lara

Pontevedra: Hotel Galicia Palace

Poio: Louxo La Taja

Vilanova de Arousa: Hotel Dinajan

Padron: A Casa Antigua do Monte (Casa Rural)

Santiago: Hotel Gelmirez (Hotel Compostela for 8 June departure)