Portuguese Way from Tui
The Galician section of the Portuguese Way, starting in Tui next to the Minho river. The most popular option to complete the required kilometers for the Compostela in a week.
Route description
Portuguese Way from Tui
The Portuguese Way from Tui is the Galician section of the most frequented international Jacobean route. Tui, a historic city next to the Minho river, is one of the most popular starting points because from here you complete the kilometers needed to obtain the Compostela.
The route combines rural paths, small Galician villages, forests, and landscapes of the Rías Baixas. Throughout the stages, you pass through municipalities like O Porriño, Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón before arriving in Santiago de Compostela.
It is an accessible, well-signposted route with excellent infrastructure for the pilgrim, ideal both for those making their debut on the Camino and for those who want to enjoy a quiet week walking through Galicia.
Highlights
- The Cathedral of Santa María de Tui and its medieval historic center
- The Town Hall of O Porriño, work of Antonio Palacios
- The railway viaducts of Redondela
- The historic center of Pontevedra and the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
- The Segade Waterfall on the stage to Caldas de Reis
- Padrón and its Jacobean tradition: the Church of Santiago de Padrón
- Arrival at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
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Day by day planning
Recommended Stages
Tui
Tui is one of the most popular starting points for the Portuguese Way to Santiago, as the necessary kilometers to obtain the Compostela are completed from here. This historic city located next to the Minho river preserves a beautiful old town and a great pilgrim atmosphere.
Points of interest
- Cathedral of Santa María de Tui, located at the top of the city
- Medieval historic center with its cobblestone streets
- Chapel of San Telmo, dedicated to the city's patron saint
- River walk along the Minho river and views towards Valença (Portugal)
Tui → O Porriño
First stage of the Portuguese Way in Galicia. The route alternates rural paths, small population centers, and quiet areas among forests and fields.
Points of interest
- Small rural churches and traditional cruceiros of the Portuguese Way
- Town Hall of O Porriño, work of the architect Antonio Palacios
O Porriño → Redondela
The stage crosses the municipality of Mos and combines forest stretches with small villages and traditional paths of the Portuguese Way.
Points of interest
- Chapel of Santiaguiño de Antas, a place with great Jacobean tradition
- Railway viaducts of Redondela, dominating the municipality's landscape
Redondela → Pontevedra
One of the most pleasant stages of the Portuguese Way, with paths among forests and traditional roads crossing rural areas.
Points of interest
- Views towards the Vigo estuary during some sections of the route
- Basilica of Santa María la Mayor in Pontevedra
- Plaza de la Leña and Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Virgin in Pontevedra
Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis
Quiet stage crossing rural landscapes, vineyards, and small typical Galician villages.
Points of interest
- Historic bridges of the Camino and natural areas next to the river
- Segade Waterfall, one of the best-known natural corners of the area
- Thermal tradition of Caldas de Reis
Caldas de Reis → Padrón
The Camino continues through forests, villages, and rural paths until reaching one of the places with the greatest Jacobean tradition.
Points of interest
- Town of Padrón, closely linked to the history of the Apostle Santiago
- Church of Santiago de Padrón, where according to tradition the pedrón related to the arrival of the Apostle's remains is preserved
Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
Last stage before reaching Santiago de Compostela. The route crosses small towns and rural areas until approaching the Galician capital.
Points of interest
- Historic center of Santiago de Compostela, declared a World Heritage Site
- Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, goal of the Camino and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world
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