Embark on the Portuguese Way by bike from the vibrant city of Porto. This 250km cycling pilgrimage invites you to explore the scenic Portuguese towns of Arcos, Barcelos, Ponte de Lima, and Valença do Miño. As pilgrims, you’ll cross into Galicia at Tui, continuing your journey on the Camino de Santiago.

The path to Redondela reveals Galicia’s stunning pastures, fields, beaches, and rivers. And for pilgrims, the true reward? Savoring Galician cuisine at the end of each day. Experience the beauty on this unforgettable experience of the Camino de Santiago.

From

495€

Including
Ask

Including

Calculate your Quote

Ask

Contacto

Be the first to leave a review.

Map of the Route

camino-portugués-bici-oporto-interior-map

Stages of Portuguese Way by bike from Oporto - Interior

Day 1. Arrival in Porto

You will start the inland variant of the Portuguese Way by bike from the bohemian and beautiful city of Porto, which is home to a large number of heritage sites and cultural legacies of Portuguese history. We recommend you to arrive in the city in the morning, leave your things in your accommodation and go out. You can start your visit at the Avenida de los Aliados, the heart of the city, a flagship for the locals and a meeting place for a multitude of cultural events. Drop by Praza da Liberdade and stroll to the famous and beautiful Lello e Irmão bookshop. Afterwards, and immediately next door, you must visit the Torre de los Clérigos. The town of Oporto is, in short, a magnificent start for the Portuguese Way by bicycle.

For a snack we recommend you to try the famous francesiñas and for dessert, a cream cake. After lunch you can walk down to the Ribeira, passing by the São Bento station and the Cathedral. Porto is a wonderful city to get lost in the streets of its monumental area… cobblestones, tiles, colours, wine, culture and tradition come together in its narrow streets.

Day 2. Stage Porto - Barcelos (53 km)

First day as a bicigrino on the Portuguese Way by bike from Oporto through the interior. Here we go! You will start pedalling following the signs to get out of the city of Porto, which will be long and tedious because the surrounding villages are practically annexed to the city.

During the first 20 kilometres, the landscape will not be very scenic, due to the presence of warehouses and industrial estates. But not to worry, the good things are yet to come. After passing the Vairão Monastery, you will enjoy a beautiful descent to the Ave River, after crossing the stone bridge you will be at the lowest point of the whole route.

Now it’s time to climb the sprockets to face the demanding slope that will take you to the village of Sao Mamede. On the way down, you will come across the beautiful church of Arcos, where you can stop to rest your legs.

Shortly before leaving the district of Oporto, you will come across the village of Sao Pedro de Rates, where you can stop to get your credential stamped. After 40 kilometres, you will continue ascending until you reach the church of Pedra Furada and then descend along a path that will take you directly to the entrance of Barcelos.

Day 3. Stage Barcelos - Tui (70 km)

You are facing the hardest stage of your entire Portuguese Way. After passing through Ponte de Lima, where you can make your first stop of the day, you will face the ascent of the Labruja pass; a particularly tough stretch for cyclists due to the complexity of the terrain. If you don’t want to push your bike uphill, you can take a road variant that climbs the pass on asphalt and will make the ride much more bearable.

After passing the main challenge of the day you will reach Rubiaes, a small village where we recommend you to stop at the Café São Sebastião to get your strength back. From here only 20 kilometres separate you from the end of the stage. You can make the last stop of the day in Valença do Miño before crossing the Spanish-Portuguese border and arriving in Tui, the end of the stage.

We are aware that this stage can be a bit long for less experienced pilgrims. That’s why you have the option of splitting it by adding an extra night to your trip and staying overnight in the beautiful town of Ponte de Lima; making the mileage much more affordable. Contact us without obligation!

Day 4. Stage Tui - Arcade (38 km)

After yesterday, this will be a nice bike ride through Galician lands. You will say goodbye to Tui through the natural area of As Gándaras and the Louro River in the parish of Ribadelouro. We recommend you to do this section of the route to O Porriño by the natural route of Louro, as the other option runs through an industrial estate. After crossing the municipality of O Porriño, you will face the hardest climb of the day that leads to the chapel of Santiaguiño in Mos.

A few more kilometres will take you to Redondela, a village where you will find all the services and where, if the weather is good, you can take a dip in the beach of Cesantes. From the beach the path continues following the route of the Royal Road until you reach Arcade, the capital of oysters. Let’s eat!

Day 5. Stage Arcade - Caldas de Reis (48 km)

Shortly after saying goodbye to Arcade, you will enjoy one of the most iconic sceneries of the entire Portuguese Way, Ponte Sampaio. It is a colossal stone bridge that spans the river Verdugo and where, during the War of Independence, a battle was fought that led to the withdrawal of French troops in Galicia. After crossing the bridge you will pedal past pazos, hórreos and cruceiros and small villages until you reach Pontevedra, where you can make the first stop of the day.

After crossing the river Lérez, the road leaves Pontevedra and takes you to the Marismas de Alba observatory, a large wetland of 80 hectares that is home to hundreds of plant species and 123 species of birds. The route runs along roads where there are many crossroads and level crossings, so you should take extreme caution. Once you get to Briallos, we recommend you take a detour of half a kilometre to visit the Cascadas del Barosa, a natural site of extraordinary beauty, with a beautiful sixty-metre waterfall and fourteen mills arranged along the waterfalls.

At the end of your stage, Caldas de Reis, the water is still the protagonist as it is one of the most important thermal villages in Galicia.

Day 6. Stage Caldas de Reis - Santiago de Compostela (44 km)

Today we recommend you to leave early to get to Santiago de Compostela as soon as possible and make the most of the day in the city. This is a beautiful route that follows the original route, so you should be careful with pilgrims on foot, especially in summer.

The key point of the day is in Padrón, where you can’t leave without tasting its famous peppers and discovering if they are as hot as they say… or not. In Padrón you can also find the famous “Pedrón”, the stone with which they moored the boat that carried the remains of the Apostle Santiago.

The last stretch goes through forests, crosses, bridges and old churches until it reaches the parishes of Teo and Ames, the anteroom to Santiago de Compostela. All that remains is to savour the last few kilometres and stroll through the old town of Compostela until you make your triumphal entry into the Plaza del Obradoiro.

You are in Santiago! Feel happy and proud to have completed your Portuguese Way by bike. Now we just need to pick up the Compostela certificate and enjoy an incredible day getting to know the Galician capital.

Day 7. End of the trip

Congratulations! You have completed your Portuguese Way by bike from Oporto through the interior. This last day you are in charge, you can go back home or enjoy one more day in Santiago. And how beautiful is Compostela.

Did you know that all roads end in Finisterre? If you have been left wanting to pedal, we encourage you to complete them. 90 kilometres separating Santiago from Finisterre. The most magical and spiritual route that hides real treasures such as Ponte Maceira, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain or the sunset of the Finisterre lighthouse, one of the most beautiful in the world.

Accommodation prices

Types of accommodation

In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)

In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)

In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)

Due to the fact that some towns along this route have little variety of accommodation, we have selected the best establishments available for you to have an incredible experience on your Camino de Santiago. You will combine the rest in small and cosy pensions with rural houses and lodgings of superior category, always looking for the best quality and location.

Details ofPortuguese Way by bike from Oporto - Interior

Services included

7 days / 6 nights accommodation

Luggage transfer during the stages

Complete documentation

Pilgrim’s Credential

On-the-road emergency telephone assistance

Travel insurance

Optional Services

Service	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)
Breakfast	55€ per person
MP (Breakfast and dinner)	140€ per person
Supplement for single room	145€ per single room
Extra night in Santiago de Compostela	120€ (sing. room) / 150€ (doub. room)


Electric bike rental	375€ per bicycle

	Breakfast
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)	55€ per person


	MP (Breakfast and dinner)
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)	140€ per person


	Supplement for single room
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)	145€ per single room


	Extra night in Santiago de Compostela
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)	120€ (sing. room) / 150€ (doub. room)



	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)



	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)


	Electric bike rental
	In hotels, guesthouses and rural houses from Oporto (inland variant)	375€ per bicycle