The most popular start of the Portuguese Way: over 115 km to Santiago, the ones that earn you the Compostela. You choose the pace —5 or 6 stages— and the accommodation; we organise everything.
All cancellations must be requested in writing by sending an email to info@viajescaminodesantiago.com (cancellations are not processed by phone). We process the refund within a maximum of 7 days.
All cancellations must be requested in writing by sending an email to info@viajescaminodesantiago.com (cancellations are not processed by phone). We process the refund within a maximum of 7 days.
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The Camino de Santiago from Tui covers the final stretch of the Portuguese Way to Santiago. Tui, a border town with Portugal on the river Miño, is the most popular starting point of this route because it is above the minimum 100 km required to earn the Compostela on foot (from Tui to Santiago there are over 115 km): it is the «Sarria of the Portuguese Way». In little more than a week you experience the complete Camino, with its arrival at the Plaza del Obradoiro. It is a well-signposted route that crosses southern Galicia —O Porriño, Redondela, the ría de Vigo, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón—, with villages, hostels, and bars along the way, ideal both for a first time and for going with family or in a group. You can do it in 5 or 6 stages and choose between a hostel, private room, or hotel: you decide the pace and level of comfort, and we organise the whole trip. The 6-stage option is the most comfortable and the most popular, from 279 € per person.
Our routes from Tui
Choose your trip
The same Portuguese Way, you decide over how many days. Click the button on each route and calculate the price for your dates and your type of accommodation.
Travelling with your dog? 🐾 We also organise the Portuguese Way from Tui with your pet, in 6 stages or 5 stages.
Services we offer on our trips
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Backpack transfer optional on ALL our trips. You walk light, carrying only what you need for the day — we take your luggage from one accommodation to the next.
Included in all options
Accommodation by stages (a room booked each night)
Assistance and support during the Camino
Documentation, maps, and pilgrim credential
Complete booking and organisation of the route
Optional services
Backpack transfer between accommodations
Single room / full board
Extra nights in Tui or Santiago
Transfers from/to Vigo, Santiago or the station
Own vehicle transfer or rental
Extended travel insurance
Where you'll sleep
Choose how you want to sleep each night
The same route, three levels of accommodation. The price of each trip changes depending on the one you choose.
Basic
Private hostels
The most authentic accommodation on the Camino. Ideal for a tight budget, solo pilgrims, or those who want to experience the Camino in its purest form: socialising and connecting with other walkers.
Private room
Guesthouses, rural houses, and small hotels
The perfect balance between charm and comfort. Private room, en-suite bathroom, TV, and daily cleaning. The ideal place to truly rest and enjoy the rural essence of the Camino.
Superior
Charming hotels
To recover in full comfort. The best hotels and pazos on the Camino, with lift, restaurant, private bathroom, and quality services. Gardens, terraces, and pools to end each day.
Easy and hassle-free
How to book your Camino from Tui
Booking with us takes three steps. And if you'd rather we help you, we'll call you for free.
1
Choose your route and accommodation
Decide how many stages you want to walk —5 or 6— and whether you prefer a hostel, private room, or hotel.
2
Calculate your price
Click «See prices for my dates», choose your date, and you'll see the final price instantly. We lock it in for 5 days while you decide.
3
Book risk-free
Confirm it online or let us call you for free. You get free cancellation up to 15 days before, no questions asked.
The international bridge over the Miño, the border with Portugal
Cathedral of Santa María de Tui
The Portuguese Way waymarker as you leave Tui
Section of the Camino de Santiago from Tui
Paths and meadows of southern Galicia
Church of the Virgen Peregrina in Pontevedra
The church of the Virgen Peregrina, in Pontevedra
Peppers from the Padrón market
Corners of the Portuguese Way towards Santiago
Pedronía certificate in Padrón
The arrival in Santiago de Compostela
Map and profile
The route from Tui to Santiago
The same Portuguese Way, different split of stages. Tap any map to enlarge it.
~115 kmtotal distance (Tui → Santiago)
Max. ~250 mflat profile, no high mountains
Mediumdifficulty
Map of the Camino route from Tui in 5 stages
Route in 5 stages (the most chosen)
Map of the Camino route from Tui in 6 stages
Route in 6 stages
Elevation profile of the Camino from Tui to Santiago
Elevation profile · Tui → Santiago (common to the 5 and 6 stages)
Choose your version
How many stages should I choose?
The same Portuguese Way, different number of days. The 5-stage option packs a very long first day (31.6 km); the 6-stage one splits it in two and is the most comfortable.
A stage-by-stage account of the 6-stage version. Each destination links to its detailed guide.
1
Tui → O Porriño
18,7 kmLow difficulty4h 30m
The first day as a pilgrim starts at the fortress-cathedral of Santa María de Tui and the medieval old town, a stone's throw from the international bridge over the Miño that links Galicia with Valença do Minho, in Portugal. Stamp your credential before setting off and head down to the river.
The path follows the course of the Louro between meadows and riverside woodland, crosses the Roman bridge of Orbenlle and ends in O Porriño, whose final stretch crosses the As Gándaras industrial estate. It is a comfortable, flat stage, ideal for finding your rhythm.
2
O Porriño → Arcade
23 kmMedium difficulty6h
The longest stage of this version, with the only climb with any real gradient on the Camino from Tui: the ascent to the chapel of Santiaguiño de Antas, in Mos. From the top you begin to make out the ría de Vigo.
After dropping down to Redondela, with its famous iron viaducts, the path looks out over the sea to Arcade, famous for its oysters. It ends by crossing the historic Pontesampaio bridge, the scene of a decisive battle against Napoleon's troops.
3
Arcade → Pontevedra
12 kmLow difficulty3h
The shortest stage of the Camino from Tui, perfect for taking it easy. Much of it runs along the old Roman road XIX, the causeway that linked Braga with Astorga, among woods and villages with stone crosses.
The reward is entering the historic centre of Pontevedra, one of the best preserved in Galicia, with its Plaza de la Leña, the ruins of Santo Domingo and the unmistakable Virgen Peregrina church, shell-shaped in plan.
4
Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis
21 kmLow difficulty5h
For many, the prettiest stage of the Camino from Tui: it crosses the stretch of greatest natural splendour, among century-old oaks, streams and small waterfalls, passing through villages like Alba and Briallos.
The destination is Caldas de Reis, a spa town since Roman times. It is well worth ending the day by dipping your feet in its hot springs, one of the great rewards of the Portuguese Way.
5
Caldas de Reis → Padrón
18,6 kmLow difficulty4h 30m
A gentle day beside the river, through Carracedo and Valga, to Pontecesures —the old «Port of Compostela»— where you cross the river Ulla. You can make a detour to the Herbón hostel, home of the famous peppers.
You reach Padrón, the town of Rosalía de Castro and of the Padrón peppers («some are hot and some are not»). Here, according to tradition, the boat that carried the Apostle's body moored; the stone (pedrón) it was tied to is kept beneath the altar of the church of Santiago.
6
Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
24,3 kmMedium difficulty6h
The final and longest day starts at the collegiate church of Iria Flavia and passes the sanctuary of A Escravitude, climbing gently through Faramello and Teo to O Milladoiro, already at the gates of the city.
After the Conxo district, you enter Santiago unhurried until you set foot on the Praza do Obradoiro, often with a bagpiper playing. The ritual ends with a visit to the Cathedral, the embrace of the Apostle and collecting the Compostela.
In the 5-stage version, the first day is extended to Redondela (Tui → Redondela, 31,6 km), combining the first two sections into one.
What Miguel wants you to know
Everything practical about the Camino from Tui
How to get there, when to go, how hard it is, the credential, and what to see in Tui — with tips only walking it many times can give.
How to get to Tui
Tui sits at the southern tip of Galicia, on the border with Portugal, and it's easy to reach thanks to its closeness to Vigo. You have several ways:
By train: Tui has a halt, though the most convenient option is usually to get off at Vigo or O Porriño and connect with a local train or a short transfer to Tui.
By bus: regular lines connect Tui with Vigo and with Valença do Minho (Portugal), just on the other side of the bridge.
By car: via the A-55 / motorway from Vigo, or the Portuguese A-3 if you're coming from Porto.
By plane: the nearest airport is Vigo (VGO), about 30 km away. Santiago (SCQ) also works and, from Portugal, Porto (OPO), which is very well connected. ⚠️ Confirm schedules and connections depending on where you're coming from.
A note if you're coming from far away: don't try to reach Tui and start walking the same day. Arrive the afternoon before, have a relaxed dinner, stamp the credential, and set off fresh first thing — that's why our routes include a night before in Tui. And if you like, we'll arrange the transfer from Vigo or Santiago to Tui ourselves.
When should I walk the Camino? The best time of year
There's no single «best month»: there's the best month for you. This is what we see every year on the Portuguese Way:
Spring (April–June): for me, the best. Galicia green, pleasant temperatures, and still without the summer crowds.
Summer (July–August): the busiest and hottest, with a lot of atmosphere. If you come in August, get up early.
Autumn (September–October): the best-kept secret. Good weather, fewer people, and beautiful light.
Winter (November–March): the most intimate and quiet Camino, but colder and damper and with fewer services open.
If you come in spring or autumn, book early: the Portuguese Way is the second most walked route after the French Way, and the charming accommodations disappear fast on those dates. In any case, we hold the price for 5 days while you think it over, and you can cancel free up to 15 days before, no explanations needed.
Is the Camino from Tui difficult?
I'll tell you straight: the Portuguese Way from Tui is accessible and runs over gentle terrain, with no high mountains — it's one of the routes I recommend to anyone who has never done it. But it's a bit longer than the one from Sarria and has one detail worth knowing: in the 5-stage version, the first day (Tui → Redondela) is 31,6 km, a good stretch to start with. That's why most people choose the 6-stage one, which splits that section in two and leaves much more comfortable days.
How to arrive prepared:
Take 3 or 4 long walks (10–15 km) in the weeks beforehand. You don't need a gym, you need kilometers.
Break in your footwear beforehand, never on stage 1: blisters are almost always new shoes.
Light backpack: with our optional luggage transport between stages, you only carry what you need for the day.
And the mistake I see most: setting off on the first day like a rocket. If you do the 5-stage version, pace yourself from Tui — the only climb with any real gradient is the following day, on the ascent to Santiaguiño de Antas, and it's best to arrive with your legs fresh.
The pilgrim's credential and where to get stamps in Tui
The credential is your Camino «passport»: the document you get stamped along the way and which, on arrival, entitles you to the Compostela at the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago. From Tui you need at least two stamps a day over the last 100 km, so this matters.
Where to get it in Tui: at the Cathedral, the Tourist Office, and the hostels. If you book with us, we include it with your documentation.
Where to get stamps along the way: in churches, hostels, bars, and cafés. There are plenty of places; the trick is not to forget the two daily stamps.
Always keep it in an accessible pocket, not at the bottom of your backpack: you'll be getting stamps several times a day. And keep it safe when you arrive — over the years, that piece of card with its stamps ends up being one of the keepsakes you'll look at most.
Tui, before taking the first step: what to see and eat
Many people arrive in Tui, sleep, and set off without looking at the city. That's a mistake: Tui has one of the most beautiful medieval old quarters in Galicia and sits right on the border, so the afternoon before offers plenty to do.
What to see: the imposing fortress-Cathedral of Santa María, which dominates the city; the cobbled lanes of the old quarter; and the international bridge over the Miño, which you can cross on foot to Valença do Minho, with its impressive walled fortress — a border stroll well worth it.
What to eat: the star is the lamprey from the Miño in season (winter to spring), along with eel, good estuary fish, and the Condado wines. Crossing to Valença, a Portuguese bacalhau.
Give it the afternoon before: wander Tui without watching the clock, cross the bridge into Portugal for a bite, have an early, good dinner, and chat with the pilgrim at the next table. The best Camino stories start this way.
Miguel Sánchez· Founder of Viajes Camino de Santiago®
«I've spent more than 10 years organizing the Portuguese Way from Tui and have walked it more times than I can remember. What you're about to read doesn't come from a brochure: it comes from the kilometers and the more than 30,000 pilgrims we've accompanied.»
Price and guarantees
How much does the Camino from Tui cost?
From 279 € / person (in hostel)
The final price depends on:
Number of stages — 5 or 6 (from 279 € in a hostel; the 6-stage option is the cheapest)
Type of accommodation — hostel, private room, or hotel
Season in which you walk
Free cancellation up to 15 days before, no explanations needed.
Price locked for 5 days: calculate your budget and we keep that rate while you decide.
We give you the best option for your dates with the price fixed before you book. No surprises.
¿Cómo ir desde el Aeropuerto de Santiago de Compostela a Tui?
Desde el Aeropuerto de Santiago de Compostela deberás llegar a la Estación Intermodal de Santiago de Compostela: hay autobuses urbanos con muchas frecuencias que te llevarán desde la zona de llegadas del Aeropuerto.
Una vez ahí, para desplazarse de Santiago de Compostela a Tui, tienes dos opciones:
- Tren con Renfe o bus con Monbus a Vigo, y luego otro bus con Lugove.
- Tren con Renfe a Guillarei, a unos 3 km de Tui, y de ahí, con taxi.
De todas formas, nosotros ponemos a tu disposición nuestros transfers privados, con los que te llevaremos desde cualquier punto de Santiago de Compostela hasta Tui.
¿Cómo organizar el Camino de Santiago desde Tui?
Muy sencillo, pues ya tienes la ruta. Sólo has de seguir cuatro pasos:
- Decidir hacerlo en 5, 6 o 10 etapas.
- Definir una fecha.
- Escoger el tipo de alojamiento deseado.
- ¡Contactarnos!
¿Cómo desplazarse de Santiago de Compostela a Tui?
Para desplazarse de Santiago de Compostela a Tui, tienes dos opciones:
- Tren con Renfe o bus con Monbus a Vigo, y luego otro bus con Lugove.
- Tren con Renfe a Guillarei, a unos 3 km de Tui, y de ahí, con taxi.
De todas formas, nosotros ponemos a tu disposición nuestros transfers privados, con los que te llevaremos desde cualquier punto de Santiago de Compostela hasta Tui.
¿Cómo se llama el Camino de Santiago desde Tui?
El Camino de Santiago desde Tui es el Camino de Santiago Portugués, pues proviene de Portugal.
¿Dónde empieza el Camino de Santiago en Tui?
El Camino de Santiago en Tui suele iniciarse desde el primer alojamiento. No obstante, puedes comenzar en el centro histórico de la localidad, donde está la Catedral de Santa María de Tui.
¿Qué ver en el Camino de Santiago desde Tui?
En el Camino Portugués desde Tui podrás ver y disfrutar de distintos lugares y monumentos. Entre muchos otros, destacar:
- Catedral de Santa María de Tui.
- Iglesia y cruceiro de San Bartolomé de Rebordáns.
- Ayuntamiento de O Porriño.
- Pazo de Mos.
- Miliario romano de Vilar.
- Puente de Pontesampaio.
- Sendero del río Tomeza.
- Iglesia de la Peregrina de Pontevedra.
- Casa de la Misericordia en Santa María de Alba.
- Cascada o fervenza de Barosa.
- Fuente termal de As Burgas en Caldas de Reis.
- Iglesia de Santa Mariña de Carracedo.
- Iglesia de Santiago de Padrón.
¿Cuánto cuesta hacer el Camino de Santiago desde Tui?
El costo del Camino de Santiago desde Tui varía dependiendo del tipo de alojamiento y servicios elegidos para recorrer la ruta, siendo la opción más económica dormir y prepararse uno mismo las comidas en los albergues privados. Asimismo, la división de etapas también influye: cuantas más etapas, más noches de alojamiento necesitarás.
¿Cuántos días se tarda en hacer el Camino de Santiago desde Tui?
El Camino de Santiago desde Tui se tarda en hacer 5 días, aunque puedes completar sus aproximadamente 115 km en 6 o hasta 10 días.
The Portuguese Way from Tui is 115 km.
¿Cuántas etapas hay desde Tui a Santiago de Compostela?
El Camino desde Tui tiene 5 etapas, distribuidas de la siguiente manera:
- Tui – Redondela (31,6 km)
- Redondela – Pontevedra (19,6 km)
- Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (21 km)
- Caldas de Reis – Padrón (18,6 km)
- Padrón – Santiago de Compostela (24,3 km)
En total, son aproximadamente 115 km hasta llegar a la Catedral de Santiago, aunque el peregrino es libre de dividir la distancia en más o menos etapas.
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María José L. · 5 stages · private room
«We did the 5 stages in guesthouses and everything went perfectly: very well-located accommodation, our luggage always at the destination and immediate assistance via WhatsApp. We'll do it again.»
David R. · 6 stages · family
«We went as a family with two children over 6 stages. The gentle pace was key and the hostels were booked with no surprises. We all got the Compostela.»
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«I was travelling alone and joined the group. The guide and the support car gave me great peace of mind, and I came back with friends. Top-notch organization.»
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