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Camino de Santiago, The Old Way

Through Galicia on the Portuguese Camino

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Self-guided, long-distance walking on the Camino de Santiago through Galicia, staying in charming hotels and with your luggage transported for you. You follow the quieter Portuguese Way, including the Variante Espiritual, which features a unique, river boat journey and is the only water-based pilgrim route in the world.

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- Holiday type
  
  Walking
- Grade 2
  
  Moderate walking on varied surfaces, with some long days and regular ascents / descents.
  
  Moderate
- Terrain
  
  Forest tracks, riverside paths, country lanes, pavements and occasional road sections. Some long but rewarding days, with options to shorten.
- Nights
  
  10
- Accommodation
  
  Three 4-star hotels; two rural hotels; one boutique hotel; one 2-star hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day, 5 dinners, 6 picnics
- Price (excluding flights)
  
  From £1190pp
- Travel options
  
  We can arrange flights and connecting transfers (or simply the latter) – see ‘Prices & Travel’. Alternatively, please contact us about travelling by train from London.
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  Any day
- When you can travel
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  The season for this holiday is:
  01 April 2022 - 30 June 2022
  01 September 2022 - 31 October 2022

A walking holiday along the Camino de Santiago

Since the 9th century, pilgrims have followed the Camino de Santiago to worship at the tomb of James the Apostle in Santiago de Compostela. There are many reasons people continue to walk this iconic, long-distance trail: spiritual, cultural, sporting – or simply to experience its camaraderie and ambience. Most people follow the Camino Francés across northern Spain which is subsequently busy throughout the year, but the Camino de Santiago has myriad tributaries, including the quieter, more picturesque Portuguese Camino.

Our journey along the Portuguese Camino commences in scenic Tui on the banks of the River Minho, from where you're taken to O Porriño to begin your pilgrimage north through Galicia. Beyond Pontevedra you follow the Variante Espiritual, part of the original Camino and the only waterborne pilgrim route in the world. En route you discover charming riverside villages known for their seafood; the magnificent city of Pontevedra; and the beauty of the Rías Baixas region with its Albariño vineyards.

Reaching the emblematic city of Santiago de Compostela, pilgrims arriving from across Europe become a single body, walking the final steps into La Plaza de Azabachería and the 12th-century cathedral where the body of St James is interred. Whatever the reason for your personal journey along the Camino de Santiago, following the Old Way is an unforgettable experience.

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Gallery

Taking a break in Combarro

Plane tree avenue, Padrón

Pilgrims' bench at Arcade

Coastal path

Walking through the forest to Pontevedra

Camino 'credencial'

Zamburiñas: the little scallops common on menus along the Camino

Crossing stepping stones, en route to Vilanova de Arousa

Rúa de San Francisco en route to Santiago

Torres de Oeste

Walking between Albariño vines

Enjoying a glass of wine in Pontevedra

Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

Average temperatures and rainfall

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
°C	13	14	16	17	19	23	25	25	24	20	15	13
mm	182	124	122	114	86	49	29	34	68	176	170	187

Arrival

Arrival in Tui

Arrival in Tui

Night 1: at Parador de Tui (the first of two nights here).
As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
Day 1

Explore Tui

Explore Tui

Today you have the full day to leisurely explore the attractive city of Tui with its ancient cathedral, historic old quarter and riverside walk. Strolling across the bridge to Valença takes you over the border into Portugal where you temporarily gain an hour, and time to discover this little-known, fortified town with its cobbled squares; shops selling traditional textiles; battlements; and views over the River Minho.

Whilst in Tui you can pick up your credencial – the 'passport' you need to get stamped along the way in order to receive your completion certificate (Compostela) upon arrival in Santiago. To qualify, you must have completed the final 100 kilometres of the approach to Santiago entirely on foot (excepting day 7's boat journey between Vilanova de Arousa and Lestrobe). Please note this means opting for our longer recommended routes on days 4 and 8.

Tui from the bridge
Day 2

Tui to Saramagoso: 21.5km, 7.5hrs

Tui to Saramagoso: 21.5km, 7.5hrs

A transfer takes you to O Porriño where you join the Camino de Santiago to begin your pilgrimage, the first milestone showing you have 102 kilometres, 616 metres ahead of you on your journey. The Camino follows the XIX Via Romana which passes through farming communities and the pretty little centre of Mos before arriving into Redondela. An ascent along forest roads takes you away from the Camino to reach the rural idyll of Saramagoso and the Casa Rural As Chivas where you stay for one night.

Walking from O Porriño to Saramagoso

Tui to Saramagoso: 21.5km
Day 3

Saramagoso to Pontevedra: 16km, 5.5hrs

Saramagoso to Pontevedra: 16km, 5.5hrs

Leaving Saramagoso, a short walk takes you back to re-join the Camino from where you descend to cross a Roman bridge into the alluring village of Arcade; this sits at the mouth of the Verdugo river on the Atlantic coast and is famous for its oysters. The Camino climbs from the coast, passing through the narrow streets of the medieval village before joining a lovely forest path. From the outskirts of Pontevedra, you follow a camino complementario which takes you along a dappled, riverside track all the way into Pontevedra and the superb Parador de Pontevedra in the heart of the old quarter. Pontevedra is a real gem of a city and we recommend an extra night here to rest and explore its magnificent, historic centre and characterful bars and restaurants.

Saramagoso to Pontevedra, Bridge at Arcade

Saramagoso to Pontevedra: 16km
Day 4

Pontevedra to Meaño: 20.5km, 8hrs; shorter option: 11.5km, 4.5hrs

Pontevedra to Meaño: 20.5km, 8hrs; shorter option: 11.5km, 4.5hrs

Crossing the River Lérez, you re-join the Camino as it heads out of Pontevedra and continues its journey northwards. Shortly beyond the city, you leave the main Camino to head west on the Variante Espiritual, which includes the original Camino route along which the body of St James was carried in AD 44. Hugging the Galician coastline, the route passes through the captivating coastal village of Combarro with its narrow streets; stone hórreos (grain stores); fishermen's cottages; and riverside seafood restaurants. Opt to take a taxi from here to your destination to shorten the route (pay locally); alternatively, a steady climb out of the village and into the forest takes you to the Monastery of Armenteira where two inviting bars provide a welcome place to await your transfer for the short drive to the sumptuous Quinta de San Amaro in Meaño where you stay for two nights.

View of Combarro

Pontevedra to Meaño: 20.5km
Day 5

Out-and-back route from Meaño: 8.5km, 3hrs

Out-and-back route from Meaño: 8.5km, 3hrs

Today you have a full day to discover the Rías Baixas region and to enjoy the fruits of its fertile land. We provide notes for a delightful, out-and-back woodland trail along the Ruta de los Muiños where the remains of 17th- and 18th-century mills line the banks of a stream which tumbles and cascades through rolling hillsides and valleys. Alternatively – or additionally – your host, Nacho, will make arrangements for you to visit one of the many local wineries and enjoy a guided tour and tasting of the region's premier Albariño wines. Nacho can also arrange for you to sample the authentic fare and surroundings of a traditional furancho – these are small, rustic eateries where the owners sell their surplus wine and provide tapas.

Waterfall on the Ruta de los Muiños

Out-and-back route from Meaño: 8.5km
Day 6

Meaño to Vilanova de Arousa: 24km, 8.5hrs

Meaño to Vilanova de Arousa: 24km, 8.5hrs

A short transfer takes you back to San Amaro monastery where you re-join the Camino along the breathtaking ‘Route of Stone and Water’ which follows a cascading river of waterfalls as it tumbles through 7 kilometres of dappled woodland before joining a delightful riverside path for a further 7 kilometres. Heading due west, you then trace the coastline towards Vilanova de Arousa, a traditional Galician fishing town with a small old quarter, where you stay overnight in the central Hotel Bradomin.

Approaching the bridge to Vilanova de Arousa

Meaño to Vilanova de Arousa: 24km
Day 7

Vilanova de Arousa to Lestrobe: 3.5km, 1hr

Vilanova de Arousa to Lestrobe: 3.5km, 1hr

Today, you board a river launch to travel along the only waterborne pilgrim route in the world, where ancient crosses mark the way. Stopping at mussel platforms, your crew will explain the process of acquiring, growing and harvesting the mussels, as well as pointing out landmarks, and sharing some of the legends and cultural events of the area. A short cruise through marshes provides an opportunity for bird-watching before you disembark in Pontecesures, from where a short walk takes you to your penultimate accommodation in Lestrobe, on the outskirts of Padrón.

Checking the mussels platform

Vilanova de Arousa to Lestrobe: 3.5km
Day 8

Lestrobe to Santiago de Compostela: 27km, 10hrs; shorter option: 19km, 7hrs

Lestrobe to Santiago de Compostela: 27km, 10hrs; shorter option: 19km, 7hrs

The final leg of your pilgrimage takes you first into historic Padrón – a town named for the stone to which the boat carrying the body of James the Apostle was moored (and whose impressive Church of Santiago still houses this same stone). Although this is the longest day, the kilometres seem to pass quickly as the route meanders along forest tracks and through a potpourri of charming hamlets set in verdant countryside (choose to shorten the route by taking a taxi (pay locally) to begin from A Escravitude). Arriving into the outskirts of Santiago, path gives way to asphalt as you push on for the final few kilometres, finally reaching the Plaza de Azabachería and the iconic Cathedral where sore feet and weary shoulders give way to elation. Your two nights here are spent at Hotel Virxe da Cerca or, if you choose to upgrade, at Parador de Santiago de Compostela.

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Lestrobe to Santiago de Compostela: 27km
Day 9

Explore Santiago de Compostela

Explore Santiago de Compostela

You have a full day to rest and to enjoy the singular beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site where Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque buildings sit cheek-by-jowl with lively bars and restaurants, and the sound of Galician bagpipes drifts through ancient plazas. Apart from its monumental treasures, the city is rich in greenery, with parks, gardens and riverside paths to enjoy. We provide a suggested city trail but you may prefer simply to allow yourself to get lost in its maze of fascinating lanes and plazas, drifting between coffee shops, cafés and gardens.

Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario

Accommodation

You stay in a wide variety of accommodation – from boutique rural hotels to city Paradors – but always in style and comfort.

We offer an upgrade option in Santiago de Compostela. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking. Whichever hotel you choose, we recommend an extra night here for more time to explore this iconic city.

Occasionally, due to availability, we may offer an alternative hotel, as shown below. You will be informed of any change to the usual hotel (along with any price implication) prior to us confirming your holiday to you.

We recommend extra nights in Pontevedra, especially if you are staying at the Parador, in order to enjoy all that this eclectic city has to offer.

Nights 1-2
Parador de Tui
Tui
Set on the banks of the River Minho, the border between Portugal and Spain, Parador de Tui provides elegant accommodation, excellent breakfasts and friendly, attentive service. Many of its quiet and comfortable rooms have river views, while the dining room where you enjoy breakfast looks out over extensive gardens to the river beyond. A very pleasant riverside path leads from the Parador into the town centre with its narrow cobbled streets lined by characterful tapas bars and small plazas.

Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night
Night 3
Casa Rural As Chivas
Saramagoso
- rural hotel
This delightful rural hotel is set within rambling gardens dotted by ancient stone hórreos amid the forested idyll of Saramagoso; here time seems to stand still, the silence is all-encompassing, and local life is lived in harmony with the seasons. Ten individually designed rooms provide characterful, comfortable accommodation and views over the garden or the steep village streets. Dinner and breakfast are served in the large, beamed dining room or on the garden terrace.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Alternative hotel
  
  Night 4
  Parador de Pontevedra
  Pontevedra
  Set in the heart of Pontevedra’s old quarter, this 16th-century Renaissance jewel is the former residence of the Counts of Maceda and retains many of its original features, including a palatial, carved stone staircase. Rooms have generous floor space, antique furniture and views over the hotel gardens or the roofs of the old quarter. Easy strolling distance from the city's Gothic Santa María la Mayor basilica, historic centre and buzzing shopping and eating scene, it's the perfect base from which to explore.
  
  Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
- Back
  
  Night 4
  Hotel Rías Bajas
  Pontevedra
  Conveniently located in the city centre, just one street away from the Camino de Santiago route, the hotel is used to hosting lots of pilgrims. The comfortable bedrooms are equipped with a television and Wi-fi. You stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Nights 5-6
Quinta de San Amaro
Meaño
- boutique hotel
Located amid the Rías Baixas region with its rolling vineyards, seafood restaurants and superb beaches, the Quinta de San Amaro is a delightful blend of contemporary style and deluxe comfort in a traditional stone manor house which has been extended to provide a good number of individually designed bedrooms; a scenic dining room; swimming pool; and a plethora of captivating corners dotted around the gardens. Breakfast is a feast of fruits, cheeses, hams and pastries, while dinner is a set menu with a choice of starters, mains and desserts.

Meal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Night 7
Hotel Bradomin
Vilanova de Arousa
The Bradomin is a clean, bright, contemporary hotel in the centre of Vilanova de Arousa, which sits on the River Arousa overlooking the Isla de Arousa. The hotel has a lounge bar and restaurant in which to relax, and its simply furnished rooms provide a comfortable base for your one-night stay in this traditional Galician town. Lying just a couple of streets back from the waterfront, it's an easy stroll to the promenade for a choice of places to eat.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Alternative hotel
  
  Night 8
  A Casa Antiga de Monte
  Lestrobe
  
  rural hotel
  A capacious, privately-owned country house set on a quiet side-street, A Casa Antiga do Monte has a small number of comfortable bedrooms, each traditionally decorated and furnished, with ample floor space and a private balcony. Constructed in traditional Galician style, the frontage is stone while the balconies are wrought iron. There are extensive landscaped gardens with seating areas, a large stone hórreo and an outdoor swimming pool. A continental breakfast is served in the large dining room and there's a small bar area alongside.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Night 8
  Hotel Monumento Pazo de Lestrove
  Lestrobe
  A sweeping driveway, ornate fountain and stone façade provide the ostentatious first impression of this 16th-century former ecclesiastical mansion set within expansive walled gardens and forest. Inside, antiquity and modernity are juxtaposed in perfect harmony in the cloistered lounges and dining room, and in the bedrooms which are located across the original building and a modern extension. If you have time, ask to see the old kitchen which has been preserved in much of its original state, and don't miss a visit to the chapel. A beautiful swimming pool with extensive decking provides the perfect spot for welcome respite before your final day's push to Santiago.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Upgrade hotel
  
  Nights 9-10
  Hotel Virxe da Cerca
  Santiago de Compostela
  Facing the Mercado de Abastos, just a 10-minute stroll from the Cathedral, the 18th-century Virxe da Cerca is a former bank and Jesuit house which today offers charm and comfort in equal measure. Set within pretty gardens with a covered dining terrace, the bedrooms are located in two buildings and over four floors. Rooms feature wood and stone interiors with period furnishings and pastel or cream décor. Breakfast is plentiful and varied and the hotel has its own restaurant offering traditional Galician fare.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast only
- Back
  
  Nights 9-10
  Parador de Santiago de Compostela
  Santiago de Compostela
  Housed in the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, this Parador combines opulence, space, art and history – all in jaw-dropping proportions. It is quite possibly the oldest hotel in the world, and has been providing shelter to pilgrims since its doors first opened in the 15th century. Courtyards, cloisters, antiques and tapestries all abound and you may need a map to find your room if it's a distance from reception. While most of the superior rooms have four-poster beds worthy of royalty, standard rooms are just as luxurious. Breakfast is a sumptuous affair which can comfortably set you up for the day, although you won’t need to stray too far as the city's architectural treasures lie right on the hotel’s doorstep – literally.
  
  Meal arrangements: breakfast, plus dinner on first night

Prices & travel options

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

10 nights: 01 April 2022 - 30 June 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 31 October 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
1 Apr - 27 May 2022	£1190	£370
28 May - 20 Jun 2022	£1295	£395
1 - 23 Sep 2022	£1295	£395
24 Sep - 21 Oct 2022	£1190	£370
3rd & 4th person discount	-£15
Single traveller supplement	£15

Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

Prices for upgrade option (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Walk price

10 nights, staying at Parador de Santiago de Compostela (6 dinners): 01 April 2022 - 30 June 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 31 October 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
1 Apr - 27 May 2022	£1395	£430
28 May - 20 Jun 2022	£1495	£470
1 - 23 Sep 2022	£1560	£495
24 Sep - 23 Oct 2022	£1395	£430
3rd & 4th person discount	-£15
Single traveller supplement	£15

Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

Room upgrades & extra nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Parador de Tui, Tui
Junior suite double: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£22
Junior suite double: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£30
Junior suite double: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£22
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£8
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£8

Parador de Pontevedra, Pontevedra
Junior suite double: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£28
Junior suite double: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£34
Junior suite double: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£28
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£12
Superior: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£16
Superior: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£12

Quinta de San Amaro, Meaño
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£10
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£10
Superior double with balcony: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£22
Superior double with balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£22

A Casa Antiga de Monte, Lestrobe
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Apr 2022	£16
Superior: 01 May - 30 Jun 2022	£20
Superior: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£20
Superior: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£16

Hotel Virxe da Cerca, Santiago de Compostela
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£10
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£10

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Parador de Pontevedra, Pontevedra (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£98	£130
01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£110	£150
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£98	£130

Hotel Virxe da Cerca, Santiago de Compostela (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£72	£120
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£72	£120

Room upgrades & extra nights for upgrade option

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Parador de Tui, Tui
Junior suite double: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£22
Junior suite double: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£30
Junior suite double: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£22
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£8
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£8

Parador de Pontevedra, Pontevedra
Junior suite double: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£28
Junior suite double: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£34
Junior suite double: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£28
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£12
Superior: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£16
Superior: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£12

Quinta de San Amaro, Meaño
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£10
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£10
Superior double with balcony: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£22
Superior double with balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£22

A Casa Antiga de Monte, Lestrobe
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Apr 2022	£16
Superior: 01 May - 30 Jun 2022	£20
Superior: 01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£20
Superior: 01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£16

Parador de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela
Junior suite double: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£65
Junior suite double: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£65
Junior suite double: 01 Nov - 31 Oct 2022	£40
Superior: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£33
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£33
Superior: 01 Nov - 31 Oct 2022	£20

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Parador de Pontevedra, Pontevedra (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£98	£130
01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£110	£150
01 Oct - 31 Oct 2022	£98	£130

Parador de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (with dinner)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£188	£266
01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£188	£266
01 Nov - 31 Oct 2022	£140	£188

Flight options

RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
Porto, Santiago de Compostela

Travelling from the UK

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

Outward route	Airline
Aberdeen - Porto (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Aberdeen - Porto (via Paris CDG)	Air France, KLM

Outward route	Airline
Birmingham - Porto	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Bristol - Porto	easyJet

Outward route	Airline
Edinburgh - Porto	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Leeds Bradford - Porto (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Liverpool - Porto	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Gatwick - Porto	British Airways, easyJet, TAP Air Portugal
Gatwick - Santiago de Compostela	easyJet, Vueling

Outward route	Airline
Heathrow - Porto	British Airways, TAP Air Portugal
Heathrow - Porto (via Lisbon)	TAP Air Portugal
Heathrow - Santiago de Compostela (via Madrid)	Iberia

Outward route	Airline
Luton - Porto	easyJet, Wizz Air

Outward route	Airline
Stansted - Porto	Ryanair
Stansted - Santiago de Compostela	Ryanair

Outward route	Airline
Manchester - Santiago de Compostela (via Barcelona)	Vueling
Manchester - Porto	easyJet, Ryanair
Manchester - Porto (via Brussels)	Brussels Airlines
Manchester - Porto (via Frankfurt)	Lufthansa
Manchester - Porto (via Lisbon)	TAP Air Portugal

Outward route	Airline
Newcastle - Porto (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM
Newcastle - Porto (via Brussels)	Brussels Airlines
Newcastle - Porto (via Paris CDG)	KLM

Outward route	Airline
Norwich - Porto (via Amsterdam Schiphol)	KLM

Travelling from outside the UK

If you are flying from outside Europe, you may need to fly to an airport not listed here. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above except those operated by Ryanair. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

Connecting travel

Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

Connecting travel options - flying via Porto

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
direct taxi Porto airport to hotel (1h10)	£82	flexible
coach Porto airport to Valença bus station (2h), taxi Valença bus station to hotel (0h05)	£20	1500

Homeward route	Price per person	Earliest flight departure time
coach Santiago de Compostela city centre to Porto airport (4h)	£22	1400

Connecting travel options - flying via Santiago de Compostela

Outward route	Price per person	Latest flight arrival time
bus Santiago de Compostela to Vigo (1h30), bus Vigo to hotel (1h15)	pay locally	1600

Homeward route	Prices per person	Earliest flight departure time
own bus/taxi hotel to Santiago de Compostela airport	pay locally	flexible

What is included

10 nights
5 dinners
6 picnics
10 breakfasts
luggage transported
route notes and maps
GPS navigation
transfer on day 2

Reviews

If you've experienced this holiday first hand, why not write a review?

We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

Mr M Holloway

Deal

04 May 2022

It was a wonderful holiday and a particular pleasure after the enforced break from overseas travel. The whole experience was varied, interesting and rewarding. The long walks were quite tough but they were interspersed with easier days. Staying in some wonderful hotels and eating and drinking well (it's Albarinho country), this is very much glam-pilgriming, but on the camino we felt part of something bigger - a rag-bag group of all ages, sizes and nationalities, heading in the same direction. This made the arrival in Santiago de Compostela a moving and fulfilling experience.
Anon

04 May 2022

Santiago was amazing and I'm pleased we did it. We were fortunate with the weather but I would advise to prepare for all eventualities.

We saw several large Iberian Emerald Lizards on our walk from Combarro to Armenteira. They were far too quick for my camera. The scenery, the horreos and the number of ornate churches and chapels made this a very different walking experience.
Mrs C Freethy

Rickmansworth

30 April 2022

Parador De Santiago was not only an exceptional hotel but the history of the building was also fascinating. It was definitely worth the upgrade and we would thorougly recommend it. Stunning!

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.

What happens if my plans change due to Covid-19?

If your holiday plans go awry because of Coronavirus, rest assured that we’ll do right by you. Since the start of the pandemic, our flexible booking policy and prompt issuing of refunds to customers who prefer not to defer their holiday have earned us high praise in the national press.
Will Covid-19 impact my holiday experience?

We sincerely hope that your holiday experience will be as enjoyable as it would have been before the pandemic – walking holidays are ideal in these times of social distancing, and we’re not operating holidays if the key highlights can no longer be delivered – but, naturally, there will be some changes to ensure your and other people’s safety, not least proving your vaccination status or taking a test in order to travel.
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How do self-guided walking holidays work?

We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from A to B, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
Do you provide GPS navigation?

Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
Can I book my flights through Inntravel, and what’s the advantage of doing this?

We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines (but not, currently, with Ryanair). As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
I’d like to travel all the way from the UK by rail. Can you arrange this?

Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact Abi and Lizzie to discuss your plans.
Can you book travel arrangements for customers from outside the UK?

We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
I’m travelling alone. Is there anything I need to know?

Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
How do I make a booking?

Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

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Do I need travel insurance?

Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

You don’t have to take out a policy with our recommended provider (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
Do I need a visa or anything health-related for Spain?

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Spain, but not a visa. If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
What else do I need to know about travelling to Spain?

(Castilian) Spanish is one of several official languages; Catalan, Basque and Gallego have equal status in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia, respectively. The currency is the Euro. Spanish time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
How does Brexit affect travel to Europe?

For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.

At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
Where can I find general travel advice?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
Is this holiday suitable for children?

You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.