You and your dog are inseparable life partners, and we know you want to take your dog everywhere you go. Imagine your dog running through forests and meadows, splashing in streams or searching for treasures on secluded beaches… while you enjoy a magical experience on the Camino de Santiago.

The Portuguese Way with your dog from Tui in 6 stages is the perfect itinerary if you want to take it easy; something that your dog will appreciate, as a stage of 30 km is usually quite hard for them if they are not used to walking long distances.

This is a trip created with love to avoid the headache of finding pet-friendly accommodation. You will stay in cozy hotels, rural houses, and hostels where you and your dog will have all the necessary comforts to rest after a hard stage. Additionally, we provide luggage transport service between the stages and offer the option for private transfers, eliminating the need for cars and navigating the constraints of public transportation with your furry friend.

As if that weren’t enough, upon your arrival in Santiago, we will give you the canine credential. This credential allows you to stamp your dog’s journey, affirming their status as a true champion of the Camino. Experience the Portuguese Way with your dog, creating unforgettable memories together along this historic route.

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Map of the Route

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Stages of Portuguese Way with your dog from Tui (6 stages)

Day 1. Arrival in Tui

Today is the first day of your adventure, in which you will arrive at the beautiful riverside town of Tui. Tui is a border town with Portugal, from which it is only separated by the river Miño. This makes it a town with many green areas in its extensive river promenade. You and your dog will be able to enjoy 100% of a pleasant and quiet walk along the banks of the river Minho. It is also a very busy and multicultural place on the Camino, as pilgrims who come walking from the Portuguese country meet here, with those who, like you, start from here. Perfect for meeting people, listening, sharing experiences and preparing for adventure.

Note: I’m sure you are worried about how to get to Tui with your dog. The best option is to drive to Santiago de Compostela and take a private transfer with your dog to Tui. This way when you finish the Camino you can return home without worries. Contact us!

Day 2. Stage Tui - O Porriño (18.7 km)

This is a stage of exuberant colours and vegetation, as several kilometres run through itineraries of the Natura 2000 Network of the Gándaras de Budiño. The walk is pleasant and gentle, so enjoy the surroundings and your first day on the Portuguese Way with your pet.

What better way to end the day than with a pleasant stroll through the historic centre of O Porriño. It is a place totally closed to traffic and people of all ages and nationalities pass through it. It also has numerous shops and cafes located in the surrounding area. The perfect plan to enjoy a relaxing afternoon is to sit on one of the terraces of the town hall square and enjoy some delicious portions with a good Albariño wine.

Day 3. Stage O Porriño - Arcade (23 km)

Today you continue your journey and the reward of the effort will be to take the Ría de Vigo as a companion. Lately in Spain there is a tradition of putting benches with the title “The most beautiful bench in the world” in places with privileged views. Well, there should be a bench at every point that you are going to walk along during the journey. I think we don’t need to tell you more. The best views of the coast of southern Galicia will rise up before you today.

To round off this glorious day, where you’ll arrive ecstatic with so much natural beauty, what better way to finish off than by tucking into some good oysters in Arcade. It is not for nothing that this place is considered the capital of oysters. I assure you that you won’t have tasted anything like it. Of course, don’t forget to accompany your meal with a nice glass of Albariño, the best white wine in the area.

Day 4. Stage Arcade - Pontevedra (12 km)

You will leave Arcade behind and start the stage crossing one of the most important bridges in Galicia in terms of history, 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 wander among villages, pazos, hórreos and cruceiros until you reach the Brea Vella da Canicouva, an evocative path of large slabs along which the Roman road XIX used to pass.

Pontevedra is for many people one of the most beautiful cities in Galicia, and no wonder. A stroll through its cobbled streets and squares will be enough to realize the special charm it hides. After Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra is the place on the Portuguese Route from Tui with the largest number of heritage elements. You can visit, among other things, the Ruins of Santo Domingo in the Provincial Museum of Pontevedra, the Royal Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, and the symbol of the city: the church of La Peregrina.

Day 5. Stage Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis (21 km)

After crossing the river Lérez the Camino leaves Pontevedra and will take 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, and we present the perfect plan to enjoy a pleasant afternoon: After a short walk through the botanical garden, sit on one of its terraces and enjoy the tranquility listening to the murmur of the river.

Day 6. Stage Caldas de Reis - Padrón (18.6 km)

After saying goodbye to the thermal village of Caldas, you will enter the valley of Bermaña following the route through its forests of centenary trees, oak groves, cornfields and cruceiros. After a gentle ascent you will reach Santa Mariña de Carracedo, a village with a church, a rectory and a granary. The road continues towards Padrón passing through deep forests with water mills and leaving behind small villages until Pontecesures. After crossing the bridge of Roman origin a few kilometres away you will find the end of the stage, Padrón.

Today’s plan is about literature. On this day we introduce you to Rosalía de Castro, one of the most illustrious Galician women in history. In his House-Museum in Padrón, you will be able to know everything about his life and work. Of course, although the visit is short, your friend will have to wait outside.

Besides, Padrón is a famous town for more reasons. Related to pilgrimages, it is a mythical place because legend has it that it was there that the boat carrying the remains of the apostle St. James landed. You can visit the famous Pedrón that was used to moor the boat in the church of Santiago in the village. And how could it be otherwise, no one can leave without tasting its famous peppers.

Day 7. Stage Padrón - Santiago de Compostela (24.3 km)

Last day of the pilgrim experience! As we always say the ideal is to get up early to make the most of the day in Santiago de Compostela. Today’s stage will pass super fast between nerves and excitement of the imminent arrival. The jewel of this stage is the beautiful collegiate church of Iria Flavia, which was the first cathedral in Galicia and in whose cemetery, under an olive tree, you will find the humble tomb of the famous writer Camilo José Cela. The route continues through the towns of Teo and Ames until you reach the Plaza del Obradoiro. Undoubtedly the most emotional moment of all your French Way from Tui.

You are in Santiago! Feel happy and proud to have completed your Portuguese Way in the company of your inseparable four-legged friend. Now you just need to pick up your Compostela certificate and the canine Compostela to enjoy an incredible day getting to know the Galician capital.

Day 8. End of the trip

Congratulations! You have completed the Portuguese Way with dog from Tui. 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 feel like walking and you have 5 days more, we encourage you to complete with your dog the 5 stages that separate Santiago to 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 dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way

In dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way

In dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way

We have selected for you and your pet the best dog friendly accommodations available on this route. You will stay in small family guesthouses where your dog and you will feel at home, rural houses in idyllic surroundings and hotels with all the comforts that will guarantee you the maximum enjoyment on your Camino de Santiago.

Details ofPortuguese Way with your dog from Tui (6 stages)

Services included

8 days / 7 nights accommodation

Luggage transfer during the stages

Transfer of your pet’s luggage

Complete documentation

Pilgrim’s Credential

Canine credential

On-the-road emergency telephone assistance

Travel insurance

Optional Services

Service	In dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way
Supplement for single room	215€ per single room
Extra night in Santiago de Compostela	95€ (sing. room) / 145€ (doub. room)
Transfer from Santiago to Tui with dog	210€ (4-seater vehicle)

	Supplement for single room
	In dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way	215€ per single room


	Extra night in Santiago de Compostela
	In dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way	95€ (sing. room) / 145€ (doub. room)


	Transfer from Santiago to Tui with dog
	In dog friendly accommodation on the Portuguese way	210€ (4-seater vehicle)