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Santiago de Compostela, a historic city and final destination of the Way, stands out for its majestic cathedral, its old town and vibrant cultural life.
Last stage of your Portuguese Way along the coast by bike from Porto! Today we recommend leaving early to make the most of the day in the Galician capital. After crossing the Lérez River, the path leaves Pontevedra and leads you to the Alba Marshes Observatory, a large wetland of 80 hectares that is home to hundreds of plant species and 123 bird species. The route runs along roads where many crossroads and level crossings converge, so you should exercise extreme caution. Once you reach Briallos, we recommend detouring half a kilometer to visit the Barosa Waterfalls, a natural setting of extraordinary beauty, with a beautiful sixty-meter drop and fourteen mills along the waterfalls. Shortly after, you will arrive at Caldas de Reis, one of the most renowned spa towns in Galicia and a good place to stop and regain strength. The next stop will be Padrón, from where you cannot leave without trying its famous peppers and discovering if they are as spicy as they say... or not. In Padrón, you will also find the famous "Pedrón," the stone with which they tied the boat that carried the remains of the Apostle Santiago. The last stretch goes through forests, crossroads, bridges, and ancient churches until you reach the parishes of Teo and Ames, the gateway to Santiago de Compostela. You just have to savor the last kilometers and stroll through the old town of Compostela until you make your triumphant entrance into the Plaza del Obradoiro. You are in Santiago! Feel happy and proud to have completed your Portuguese Way from Porto along the coast by bike. Now all that’s left is to collect your Compostela certificate and enjoy an incredible day getting to know the Galician capital.