The Camino de Santiago from Baiona in its luxury version: you walk the Rías Baixas coast and rest in five-star hotels, Paradores and pazos. 122 kilometres through Vigo, Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón to the Obradoiro, with breakfasts and transfers included.
We orchestrate every high-end detail: luxury accommodation, daily luggage transfer, breakfasts, full documentation and travel insurance, from 1447 €.
The luxury Portuguese Way from Baiona is an itinerary organised by Viajes Camino de Santiago®.
Services
Included in all our routes
- Accommodation
8 days / 7 nights
- Breakfasts included
- Complete documentation (Dossier and material for the Camino)
- Luggage transfer during the stages. (1 piece per person max 15 kgs)
- Pilgrim's Credential
- Telephone assistance during the Camino
- Travel insurance - Main coverages: medical and civil liability
Optional
- Extra night
- MP (Breakfast and dinner)
- Cancellation Insurance
Accommodations
Photos
Map of the Portuguese Way from Baiona VIP
Stages
- day 1
Arrival at Baiona
- day 2
Stage 1. Baiona - Vigo (23 km)
You leave Baiona along the seafront and, at A Ramallosa, choose between the official route inland or the coastal variant, with beaches and the ría always in view. The way into the city is long and urban. Vigo is the olive city: a huge fishing port, the casco vello with its Oyster Street —where they're shucked right in front of you— and Monte do Castro looking out over the ría. Boats leave its harbour for the Cíes Islands, home to Rodas beach, ranked among the best in the world. An albariño on a terrace rounds off the perfect day.
- day 3
Stage 2. Vigo - Arcade (23 km)
You say goodbye to Vigo along Rúa Urzaiz and pick up the yellow arrows again heading toward Arcade. The day gives you beautiful views of the Ría de Vigo, the Rego de Fondón waterfall and the climb to the church of San Andrés de Cedeira, before joining the central Camino Portugués at Redondela. You finish in Arcade, the oyster capital.
- day 4
Stage 3. Arcade - Pontevedra (12 km)
You leave Arcade crossing the historic Pontesampaio bridge, the site of the battle against Napoleon's troops in 1809. Afterwards you walk the evocative Roman road of the Brea Vella da Canicouva, with its great stone slabs, through woods and villages. The stage ends in Pontevedra, for many the prettiest city in Galicia: lose yourself in its cobbled streets and squares before resting.
- day 5
Stage 4. Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis (21 km)
A gentle, pleasant stage. You leave Pontevedra through the Plaza de la Peregrina and cross the Puente do Burgo to head into a lovely rural setting, in the shade of centuries-old oaks. The small detour to the Barosa river waterfall is well worth it before reaching Caldas de Reis, a thermal town since ancient times: relax in its waters and follow its water route among waterfalls and mills.
- day 6
Stage 5. Caldas de Reis - Padrón (18.6 km)
The second-to-last day before Santiago. You leave Caldas de Reis along rural paths, pass through Valga and Pontecesures — the old "Port of Compostela" — and cross the river Ulla to enter Padrón. Here Jacobean legend hangs in the air: its church holds the Pedrón, where tradition says the boat carrying the Apostle's remains was moored. Try its famous peppers and turn in early: tomorrow, Santiago.
- day 7
Stage 6. Padrón - Santiago de Compostela (24.3 km)
Last day! Get up early and set off from Padrón soon: the excitement will make the kilometres fly by as you cross Iria Flavia and the last villages toward Compostela. And suddenly, the Plaza del Obradoiro and the Cathedral of Santiago right in front of you: you've completed your Camino Portuguese. If you've walked at least the last 100 km, collect your Compostela at the Pilgrim's Office (Rúa Carretas) and don't miss the pilgrim's mass or the rest of the Galician capital.
- day 8
End of the Camino
After arriving... End of the Camino
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Frequently Asked Questions
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I need to cancel my reservation.
You can cancel your trip free of charge up to 15 days before the start date, with no need to give any explanation.
- 15 days or more in advance → refund of 100 % of the amount paid, with no penalty. The refund is processed within a maximum of 7 days.
- Less than 15 days → Between 15 and 8 days before: 50 % of the total amount. 7 days or less → 100 % of the total amount.
- No-show → no right to a refund.
If you have taken out the Cancellation Insurance, you must inform us regardless of how many days' notice you give, but you have to handle the refund process with the insurer yourself.
Transfer of the booking: if you cannot travel, you can transfer it to another person at no cost; we only need you to let us know far enough in advance for us to arrange it. In that case, payments are settled directly between clients.
The client is responsible for any additional cost arising from the cancellation.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: every cancellation must be notified by email: info@viajescaminodesantiago.com (cancellations are not processed by phone).
👉 More info: Booking conditions.
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How many stages does the Camino from Baiona have?
There are 6 stages through Vigo, Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón to Obradoiro Square, through beaches, Albariño vineyards and fishing villages of the Rías Baixas.
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How do you get to Baiona to start the Camino?
Baiona is about 21 km from Vigo, the nearest city with an airport and train station; from Vigo there are regular buses and taxis to Baiona.
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Does the Camino from Baiona qualify you for the Compostela?
Yes. The Camino from Baiona covers about 122 km to Santiago, above the minimum of 100 km on foot that the Pilgrim's Office requires to obtain the Compostela.
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What does the Camino Portugués VIP from Baiona include?
The Camino Portugués VIP from Baiona (122 km to Santiago) accommodates you in five-star hotels, Paradores and pazos, with breakfasts, daily luggage transfer, documentation, pilgrim's credential and travel insurance included, along the Rías Baixas coast.
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Are meals included on the VIP Portuguese Way?
Breakfast is, every day. Dinners aren't included as standard, but you can add half board (breakfast and dinner) when booking so dinner is sorted at the end of each stage too. The rest of the time is a great chance to try the oysters of Arcade, an Albariño from the Rías Baixas or the famous Padrón peppers.
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Do I have to carry my suitcase on the VIP Camino from Baiona?
No. On VIP trips daily luggage transfer is always included: you leave your suitcase at hotel reception in the morning and find it at the next one when you arrive. It covers one bag per person of up to 15 kg. You just carry a small daypack with water, a rain jacket and whatever you need during the stage.
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What's the difference between the VIP Camino from Baiona and the standard 6-stage one?
The route is the same: 122 km and 6 stages along the Rías Baixas coast to the Obradoiro. What changes is everything around the Camino. On the VIP trip you stay in five-star hotels, Paradores and pazos, with breakfast and daily luggage transfer included, so you walk with just a light daypack. On the standard version the accommodation is simpler, and luggage transfer and breakfasts are add-ons if you want them.
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What kind of hotels do I stay in on the VIP Portuguese Way from Baiona?
On the VIP version you stay in five-star hotels, Paradores and pazos (Galician manor houses): the places with the most character at each stop, in Baiona, Vigo, Arcade, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis and Padrón. We send you the names of your specific accommodations with your travel documents, as they depend on availability for your dates.
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Is it a good trip for a honeymoon or an anniversary?
Yes, it's one of the best fits. It combines stages by the sea, charming hotels where you can really rest and an emotional arrival at the Obradoiro, an unforgettable finale for celebrating something as a couple. If you want to make it longer, you can add extra nights.
Portuguese Way from Baiona VIP
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