The Camino de Santiago from Tui

Included in all our routes

• Accommodation booking selected according to your budget (5, 6, or 7 nights).
• Luggage transport between stages.
• Practical information about the Camino in a detailed guide.
• Route assistance for any questions or issues, we are by your side.
• Travel insurance with extensive coverage.

In group routes

• Accompanying guides professionals throughout the Camino.
• Support vehicle available during the stages.

Optional services

• Meals and diets, with the option to add breakfasts or half board.
• Private transfers from/to the point you need.
• Bicycle rental (MTB, E-Bike).
• Excursions in Galicia and extra nights at the end of your trip.

The Camino from Tui, the last stretch of the Portuguese Way, offers a unique experience as it leaves the Miño River, marking the border with Portugal, and heads into the beautiful Rías Baixas with Santiago de Compostela as the final destination.

Cities like Tui, Arcade, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón will be key points along your route. On the way, you’ll encounter a rich mix of nature and heritage, crossing lands that blend Galicia’s green landscapes with the region’s history and winemaking tradition. This route invites you to walk through serene landscapes, not far from the sea, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you get closer and closer to Santiago de Compostela.

Throughout this journey of about 120 km, which you can enjoy in less than a week (6 or 5 stages), you will enjoy stunning landscapes, with views of the sea and crossing vineyards.

Tui is a charming Galician city located south of the Pontevedra province, with good transport connections. You can get there:

• By car: Direct access from various cities in Galicia and Portugal.
• By train: Connections from Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Porto, among others.
• By bus: Connection from Vigo.
• By plane: Fly to Vigo or Santiago and take a bus or train to Tui.

And if you’d prefer we make it easier for you, we offer Private Transfers to Tui from various locations, and an exclusive Vehicle Transfer service from Tui to Santiago.

If you want to know more about how to get to Tui, discover more details here:

No, not at all. On this route you won’t find extremely demanding elevation changes nor does it pass through high mountains, and it crosses the Galician countryside, estuaries, and hills, dotted with rivers and streams. Its 120 km journey has the following characteristics:

• Maximum altitude: 254 meters above sea level (Santiago de Compostela).
• Minimum altitude: 0 meters above sea level (sea level in Redondela, Arcade, Pontevedra, etc.).
• Total positive elevation gain: ~1400 m.
• Total negative elevation loss: ~1200 m.

And you may wonder, why do so many pilgrims do the Camino from Tui?

• It can be completed in a week, in 5 or 6 stages.
• It’s accessible for everyone, with no very demanding sections.
• It’s perfectly signposted, and you just have to follow the yellow arrows.
• It offers a great number of services, both during and at the end of the stages.
• You’ll receive your Compostela, the final certificate of your pilgrimage, after walking the last 100 km of the Portuguese Way. And not only that, you can also get the Pedronía in Padrón!

“Starting in Tui is, for me, the easiest and most beautiful way to experience the Camino for the first time and get the Compostela: a great balance between time, landscape, and logistics.

Every time I’ve walked it, I’ve always found the same thing, to my joy: impeccable signposting and plenty of services right along the route, with stage finishes that are “mini-cities” with everything you need. That ecosystem makes it so that, even walking alone, you feel accompanied and safe. Tui also has a special atmosphere with pilgrims of all ages and from all countries.

I’ve walked with family, friends, and people I met along the way: laughter, constant greetings among pilgrims, and when a strain or blister appears, it’s solved calmly with a good bandage. Getting the stamp for the credential is super easy — churches, hostels, bars, craft shops, even self-service — I’ve even seen the Civil Guard on horseback stamping on the route, which is very safe.”

The Camino de Santiago from Tui can be done all year round, but if you’re looking for mild weather and a good pilgrim atmosphere, the ideal time is from March to October.

• ⭐ May and June (best option in spring): mild temperatures, long days, green fields, and less overcrowding compared to July and August.
• ⭐ September and October (best option in autumn): moderate heat, beautiful light, less crowding after summer, and services still fully operational.
• March and April: season start, with variable weather and more rain, but with a growing atmosphere (watch out for Easter: more crowds).
• July and August: peak crowds and heat; it’s best to wake up early and have made reservations in advance.
• November to February (low season): very peaceful and lower prices, but colder and rainier weather, fewer daylight hours, and some services closed.

Stage 1. Tui – O Porriño | 18 km | Low difficulty | 5h. 30m.

You leave Tui with the cathedral behind you, and almost without noticing, the ground turns to dirt and shade: paths through forests, medieval bridges, and even kiwi fields that appear unexpectedly. The das Febres bridge awaits you further ahead, associated with the figure and legend of Saint Telmo; it’s a place that invites you to slow down and listen to the water. The landscape stretches between eucalyptus trees and ancient bridges, and soon you’ll face the first serious decision: before O Porriño, a fork offers you two ways to enter. The right one is more direct but crosses the industrial park: lots of asphalt, little shade, and little charm. The left one extends the day a bit, but it compensates with greener sections and services; your body arrives better, and your mind, happier.

Forks in this stage (Complementary Way):

• Km 110,040: to reach O Porriño, the right path goes through an industrial park, while the left one is longer but more beautiful and shaded, with services.

Stage 2. O Porriño – Arcade | 23 km | Medium difficulty | 6h.

You leave O Porriño behind and soon the N-550 as well; the noise fades away and the orchards appear. Mos is your first excuse to stop: church, manor house, a quick coffee, and then you continue. The climb takes you to the Chapel of Santiago, where there are services, and shortly after, a milestone appears that recalls the old Roman road XIX (Braga–Astorga): walking over history changes your step. The descent to Redondela is rough and on asphalt; control your stride and protect your knees (I’ve resorted to a field solution, and when I didn’t have poles, I grabbed a stick: a miracle). You cross the historic center and head out toward Cesantes, with the blue of the Vigo estuary peeking between the rooftops. The path returns to the forest, and if you’re lucky, a craftsman will stamp your credential at an improvised stand; these small scenes add color to the credential. The day ends in Arcade, synonymous with oysters served almost at the water’s edge; if you like them, this is your place.

Stage 3. Arcade – Pontevedra | 12 km | Low difficulty | 3h.

As soon as you leave Arcade, the medieval Ponte Sampaio bridge forces you to look up: it’s where the locals resisted Napoleon’s troops, and the road still seems to tell that story. Then you link rural sections, a stream or two, and before reaching Pontevedra, in Ganderón, an ultramarine bar serves as the last oasis. The entrance to Pontevedra offers another choice: the road will get you there faster, but if you take the riverbank of the Tomeza river, you’ll gain silence, shade, and that soothing sound of water that clears your mind. It’s a bit longer, yes, but walking its meanders under the forest is well worth it; there’s even a spot where you can dip your feet. You enter through the bus and train station area and let yourself be carried to the Peregrina: Pontevedra, and its historic center, ask for a walk without a clock.

Forks in this stage (Complementary Way):

• Km 71,465: the fork after the Chapel of Santa Marta, at the gates of Pontevedra. On the right, the EP-0002 road, and on the left, a slightly longer but beautiful section through the bucolic, shaded meanders of the Tomeza-Gafos river.

Stage 4. Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis | 21 km | Low difficulty | 5h. 30m.

Abandonas la zona vieja de Pontevedra por el Ponte do Burgo y, a la altura de la vía, aparece la Variante Espiritual tentándote hacia la izquierda. Toma el Camino hacia la derecha y guarda ese otro camino para otra vez. Santa María de Alba te abre la Casa de la Misericordia: un voluntario amable, un sello que sabe a conversación corta y sincera. Más adelante, San Amaro te ofrece un alto y una capilla menuda. El día discurre entre viñas; en agosto incluso podría tocarte escena de vendimia. (A mí me invitaron una vez y estuve 10–15 minutos cortando uva: imposible no sonreír.) Antes de finalizar la etapa, si te apetece regalo, desvíate unos minutos a las cascadas de Barosa: cruzas la carretera, sigues las señales y bajas a un paraje fresco, con restaurante y posibilidad de baño. Regresas ligero al Camino, pasas por Tivo y, ya en Caldas de Reis, eliges: termas en hoteles (también para no alojados) o fuentes de agua caliente públicas. Cualquier opción es una caricia a final de jornada.

Forks in this stage (Complementary Way):

• Km 63,280: this is not a complementary route, but the beginning of the Spiritual Variant of the Portuguese Way after leaving Pontevedra.
• Km 51,070: this is not an official detour, but before reaching Caldas de Reis, if you want to enjoy the beautiful waterfalls of the Barosa river, leave the Camino to your left for a while, and refresh yourself after crossing the N-550 road and entering the area. It has a restaurant, traditional mills, and is a good option to stop and eat.

Stage 5. Caldas de Reis – Padrón | 18.6 km | Low difficulty | 5h.

The start from Caldas de Reis takes you smoothly to Carracedo, with a bar and the Church of Santa Mariña overlooking the fields. Between vineyards and villages, the terrain becomes undulating: you go up and down without drama, finding your rhythm. San Miguel de Valga offers a couple of restaurants to refuel before the final push towards Pontecesures. You cross the Ulla, and the word Padrón takes on a new weight: it smells like a market, history, and peppers. If it’s Sunday, the fair will catch you for a while. At the Church of Santiago, you look for the stamp, and at the Tourist Office, you can ask for the Pedronía; holding it in your hand (I got it for 2 €) is a small ritual that touches the heart. If you still have energy, climb up to Santiaguiño do Monte: the “pedras santas” and the panoramic view make for a perfect end to the day.

Stage 6. Padrón – Santiago de Compostela | 24.3 km | Medium difficulty | 6h.

You leave Padrón heading north and soon step into Iria Flavia, inevitably thinking of Camilo José Cela. The Camino runs parallel to the road, but mostly through rural areas; the short hills help organize your thoughts. In A Escravitude, it’s hard not to stop: the church is imposing, and the stamp feels like a reward (I’m always served by a lovely sacristan). In Picaraña, you make the last stop with calm, and then you let yourself be carried by O Faramello and A Rúa de Francos until O Milladoiro. When you leave, you reach that moment you’ll remember: you see the city and, in the distance, the towers of the Cathedral. It’s the Monte do Gozo of the Portuguese Way; your chest tightens, but save a bit of energy: there’s still more to go. About four kilometers later, another choice: by Conxo, you stretch it a bit and enter through different streets; by Santa Marta, you enter more directly. In the new area, the arrows guide you to Porta Faxeira, where one of the seven ancient gates of Santiago de Compostela stood; you cross Rúa do Franco with its eternal pulse, and suddenly, the Praza do Obradoiro opens up. You stop. You drop your backpack and look up. The whole Camino fits in that unique moment.

Forks in this stage (Complementary Way):

• After passing a few meters beyond Km 3,478: at the gates of Santiago, you can go left (Santa Marta, shorter) or right (Conxo, longer).

Then, approaching the Cathedral, descending to the tomb, embracing the Apostle, and collecting the Compostela at the Pilgrim’s Office completes the ritual, with that mix of exhaustion and happiness that can only be understood by walking. The final celebration usually takes place on the streets of Raíña or Franco: long conversations, toasts aplenty, and the promise, once again, to walk to Santiago de Compostela again.

And it is at this moment when everything makes sense and you understand what the Camino teaches.

The Camino from Tui to Santiago is not just a sum of kilometers: it is a choreography of landscapes, emotions, sensations, new companions, and simple decisions — left, right, I stop here, I focus on walking here — that lead you to an ending that always moves you.

This is the Camino de Santiago from Tui through the eyes of our pilgrims. Thank you for sharing your photos!

• Concello de Tui
• Tui Turismo
• Tui on Wikipedia