We recommend to Porto, it is the time to settle in and calmly prepare for the ride ahead. Get your pilgrim kit and use this time to check your gear, make sure your bike and bags are ready, and stamp your pilgrim passport, a small but meaningful ritual that marks the beginning of your Camino.

Take the opportunity to explore the city: visit a local market to gather snacks or supplies for the first few days, and enjoy dinner in one of Porto’s vibrant taverns or riverside bars. This is where the journey begins.

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Accommodation: Porto

Good morning, on this day it is highly recommended to get up and leave early in the morning, long before the city comes to life, have a light meal and ride towards the Atlantic Ocean. The route continues along the coast, winding through traditional fishing villages dotted with small boats, drying nets, and traces of a lifestyle shaped by the tides. Along the way, consider a short stop at the Castro de São Paio, near Labruge an exceptional archaeological site and the only known maritime castro in Portugal. As you continue north, you’ll cycle past Aguçadoura, a coastal village known for its wide sandy beaches and agricultural heritage, particularly horticulture cultivated in the ocean-facing fields. The landscape here opens wide, framed by dunes and the Atlantic breeze.

After crossing Póvoa de Varzim, a town that blends beach culture with local tradition, you reach your destination: the village of Apúlia, known for its distinctive windmills by the dunes and strong fishing heritage. It’s the perfect place to pause and reflect after your first day on the trail, where history, sea and journey begin to weave together.

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Approximate cycling profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 55 km
Highest point: 80 masl
Lowest point: 0 masl
Elevation Gain: 270 m
Elevation Lose: 340 m

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Area of Apúlia

Leaving the fishing village of Apúlia, today’s ride takes you deeper into the rhythm of the northern coast a route marked by strong contrasts between sea and mountain, quiet beaches and dramatic viewpoints. Some sections of the day bring more elevation and effort, especially as you climb toward villages perched above the coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic horizon.

Though not the easiest stage of the journey, it’s one of the most visually rewarding. The shifting terrain and immersive scenery make this a day of true movement and discovery the kind that leaves your legs tired but your spirit full.

You’ll end the day in the small coastal town of Âncora, nestled between sea and hills, where you can unwind and prepare for the crossing into Galicia that awaits ahead.

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Approximate cycling profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 50 km
Highest point: 102 masl
Lowest point: 0 masl
Elevation Gain: 466 m
Elevation Lose: 430 m

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Area of Âncora

This morning, you’ll ride from the Âncora area toward Caminha, your final stop in Portugal. Take time to explore this charming border town, known for its scenic riverside setting and excellent local restaurants. We recommend locking up your bike and enjoying a short walking tour through the historic alleys, where the blend of sea breeze and medieval architecture makes for a memorable farewell.
At the small river port of Caminha, you can board a motorboat that will take you to the coast of Galicia in Spain (you can make a detour and cross the border by riding on a bridge).

You will continue riding towards the town of Baiona on a terrain route that will start to become challenging. Once on the Spanish side, the route continues along coastal trails and rural backroads, gradually becoming more challenging in terrain as you approach Baiona.

Baiona is a town of deep maritime heritage. It was here, in 1493, that the caravel La Pinta arrived with the first news of the discovery of the New World making Baiona the first European port to hear of Columbus’s voyage. A replica of the ship can still be visited at the port. The town’s medieval fortress, now home to a parador, overlooks the bay and reflects Baiona’s long history of seafaring, defense, and trade.

With its historic old town, elegant seafront promenade and vibrant cafés, Baiona offers the perfect blend of rest, culture, and reflection a memorable waypoint on your journey north.

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Approximate cycling profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 48 km
Highest point: 88 masl
Lowest point: 0 masl
Elevation Gain: 480 m
Elevation Lose: 525 m

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Area of Baiona

After three days of riding that ease you into the rhythm of the Camino, today brings the longest and most demanding stage of the journey. Leaving Baiona, the route leads inland toward Vigo, Galicia’s largest city a bustling urban center nestled between hills and the Atlantic.

The climb into Vigo can be intense, but it offers sweeping views over the estuary and is the perfect place to stop for lunch and regain your energy. From here, the route follows a converted railway path, offering a smoother ride with panoramic views of the Bay of Vigo as you make your way toward Redondela.

The final stretch carries you into Pontevedra, a city known for its well preserved historic centre, pedestrian squares and vibrant bar scene. Once a key trading hub along the Portuguese Way, Pontevedra invites you to slow down, explore its stone arcades, medieval churches, and enjoy dinner in one of its many atmospheric restaurants.

Though physically challenging, this stage is rich in contrasts, from cityscapes to coastal trails, from forest paths to cultural landmarks. It’s a day that tests your legs, but rewards your senses.

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Approximate cycling profile:

Difficulty level: Hard

Distance: 60km
Highest point: 190 masl
Lowest point: 0 masl
Elevation Gain: 1000 m
Elevation Lose: 1000 m

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Area of Pontevedra

After yesterday’s challenging day, the last section of the Camino is split into two. Before you start your ride from Pontevedra, it is recommended to have a local breakfast in Pontevedra, on this day you will pass several churches and also start to see more pilgrims walking the path until you reach Padrón.

Padrón is considered one of the important points on the Camino de Santiago. According to tradition, this is where the body of the apostle Santiago arrived in a miraculous stone boat, with the iconic “Padrón” stone preserved in the Church of Santiago de Padrón. Hikers can explore sacred sites such as “Punta del Carmen” and “Santiaguiño do Monte”, where the apostle preached and sought refuge. By visiting these landmarks and getting stamps there, they can earn the unique “Padrónia” certificate.

Padrón is more than a waypoint, it’s a place of connection between legend, land and journey, and a reminder of why this path has been followed for centuries.

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Approximate cycling profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 42 km
Highest point: 170 masl
Lowest point: 0 masl
Elevation Gain: 535 m
Elevation Lose: 550 m

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Area of Baiona

You’ll set off in the early morning, riding the final kilometers of the Camino while the world is still quiet, a peaceful and powerful way to approach Santiago de Compostela.

This last stretch includes a few demanding climbs and dirt tracks, but the effort is balanced by anticipation. With each turn, the city draws closer, and soon, the spires of the cathedral come into view.

Upon arrival, you’ll make your way to the Pilgrim’s Office to receive your Compostela certificate,  the official document that marks the completion of your Camino. In medieval times, it symbolized spiritual forgiveness; today, it stands as a timeless record of your journey.

At the Cathedral of Santiago, you may attend the Pilgrims’ Mass, a moving ceremony where the countries of that day’s arriving pilgrims are announced. On special occasions, you might witness the swinging of the Botafumeiro, the cathedral’s giant incense burner, soaring through the air above the transept in one of the Camino’s most iconic and awe-inspiring rituals.

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Approximate cycling profile:

Difficulty level: Medium

Distance: 25 km
Highest point: 265 masl
Lowest point: 0 masl
Elevation Gain: 440 m
Elevation Lose: 195 m

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Santiago de Compostela

Good morning Santiago de Compostela, before you head off back home or to your next destination. You can start the day slow or take a short exploration to truly absorb everything you’ve experienced: the miles, the people, the moments of silence and wonder, all part of a journey that, though it ends here, stays with you long after the road is behind you.

If you wish to stay in Santiago de Compostela for longer, we can arrange extra nights for you.

Meals: Breakfast