30 - 68 km
300 - 900 m
8 Days & 7 Nights
1.300 EUR
Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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The Atlantic Way to Santiago
Riding on the most interesting and blue way to Santiago.
This program links the city of Porto to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. The route will take you through the beautiful coastlines of both northern Portugal and Galicia. Discover and hopefully admire the Portuguese way of pilgrimage, away from the crowds, allowing you to have more peace and space to get in touch with yourself. Follow the Atlantic Ocean and its different sceneries, exploring stunning coastal views and crossing several small towns rich in culture and full of the Camino spirit. Churches, monuments, and old crosses will tell the history of this less trodden way until you arrive at Obradoiro Square, which rests in front of the Saint James Cathedral, right in the heart of Santiago de Compostela.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour Information
SELF-GUIDED 2024 PRICES
Low Season1.300 EUR
Single Room+ 470 EUR
04 Jan - 24 Mar
29 Oct - 15 Dec
Medium Season1.380 EUR
Single Room+ 490 EUR
01 Apr - 26 Jun
27 Sep - 28 Oct
High Season1.550 EUR
Single Room+ 550 EUR
25 Mar - 31 Mar
27 Jun - 26 Sep
Price Notes
• prices per person for a minimum of 2 people in double/twin room
• solo traveler supplement on request
Included and Optional Services
Bikes
Hybrid Bike UNISEX
Includes: handlebar bag, rear bag, rear rack, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
Portugal Nature Trails150 EUR
E-Bike UNISEX
Includes: handlebar bag, rear bag, rear rack, pedals, spare tubes, helmet, water bottle, tools, and pump.
Portugal Nature Trails270 EUR
Itinerary
Transfer from Porto Airport to Porto Center
Welcome to Porto! Our guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel in the center of Porto.
Make sure you take some time to explore and enjoy this exciting city. There are many interesting things to see, such as the granitic building stones, the narrow streets from the middle ages, and the beautiful riverside making it a great place to wander. It is the second biggest city in Portugal and is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. This city has a lot to see and offer and will be your home for the first night.
Bike from Porto to Esposende
Let the adventure begin!
Leave Porto behind to encounter Portugal's amazing coastline for the first time. Watch as the cold Atlantic water waves crash into the lovely beaches along the way, and make sure you find a nice spot to pause for a second and breathe the fresh air. Along the way, you will find many interesting ancient villages, with Vila do Conde being the standout one. Its historic heart, glassy river mouth, luscious beaches, and monuments such as the Mosteiro de Santa Clara and the surviving segments of a long-legged medieval aqueduct makes this village into the special gem that it is.
Bike from Esposende to Caminha
Today, you will ride in the direction of Portugal's border with Spain.
Halfway through the day, you will have the privilege of encountering yet another gem of this tour. As you cross the charming Lima River on a bridge, you will be able to see Viana do Castelo from above. This is a blessed town with an appealing medieval center filled with churches, monasteries, palaces decorated with coats of arms, and monumental fountains with interesting water features. At the end of the day, you will arrive at Caminha, a lovely town that sits at the mouth of the Minho River, which creates the natural northern border with Spain. While you are here, make sure to look for a very traditional restaurant, since this will be your last chance to taste the delicious Portuguese food.
Bike from Caminha to Vigo
Today you will enter Galicia by crossing the magnificent Minho River by ferry.
Once you make it to the other side of the river, you will make your way to the city of Guarda. Once you are there, go to the top of its hill so you can visit the Iron Settlement of Santa Tegra, which is well worth the while! Along the way, you can also visit the medieval monastery of Oia, which is located right on the coast. Finally, arrive at Vigo, a historical city and one of the biggest fishing ports of Europe. Welcome to Spain!
Bike from Vigo to Pontevedra
We are getting closer and closer!
After leaving Vigo, you will start to enter the more common roads to Santiago, that go along the Ria de Vigo. A small typical Spanish town will lead you in the direction of Pontevedra, a city that is not as big as Santiago but still very charming and with a great atmosphere around its plazas and cafés.
Bike from Pontevedra to Padrón
There is something special reserved for you today!
After leaving Pontevedra, admire the big wetlands where you can find hundreds of plants and bird species. Throughout the route, you will find beautiful river crossings which are highlighted by the waterfalls of the Barosa River. A gorgeous place, perfect to stop and have lunch. Continuing, you will pass by Caldas de Reis, a natural spa town that has existed since Roman times. Rivers and lush vegetation will take you to your destination, the medieval city of Padrón, famous for its green, small, and tasty peppers.
Bike from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela
One last push and you are there!
Today's trail will be the easiest one. As you start to see the top of the cathedral in the distance, it will give you the strength to do the final kilometers. Here you are! Finally, in Compostela. The old town of Santiago, together with the outlying Santa Maria de Conxo Monastery, constitutes an extraordinary ensemble of distinguished monuments. The squares and narrow streets of the old town contain Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassicist buildings. This town is not only a harmonious and very well preserved historical city but also a place deeply imbued with faith. Enjoy!
Departure from Santiago de Compostela
That's it! It went by so fast.
The time has come to put all the incredible memories in your luggage and say one last goodbye. It has been a great adventure for sure, and we truly want you to come back and discover more of Portugal's Nature Trails.