Central Route Guide

Camino Portuguese

OVERVIEW

Distance: 242 km/150 miles Terrain: Mountains, forests, farmland, roads, cobblestone Duration: 10 - 12 days

Start: Porto, Portugal End: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Accommodation: Albergues, hostels, guesthouses, hotels

Overview

BEST TIME TO WALK

The best time is April and October. You'll have comfortable weather and avoid the busyness of the summer (peak season).

1. Porto to Vilarinho (27 km) 2. Vilarinho to Barcelos (28 km) 3. Barcelos to Ponte de Lima (34 km) 4. Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes (18 km) 5. Rubiaes to Tui (20 km) 6. Tui to Redondela (33 km)

STAGES

7. Redondela to Pontevedra (20 km) 8. Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (21 km) 9. Caldas de Reis to Padron (19 km) 10. Padron to Santiago de Compostela (24 km) Read the article for more details on each stage and how to adjust stages to fit your distance preferences.

STAGES