From Baiona to Santiago de Compostela
Alternative Costal Route
8 days/7 nights.
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Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Baiona
Arrival in Baiona by your own means. Accommodation in Baiona. Breakfast included.
This Camino starts in the beautiful, tourist city of Baiona. Don’t forget to take a stroll around the historic centre. The fortress on the Monterreal peninsula also deserves special mention. The Camino does not pass through the peninsula, but it is worth taking a detour. From the fortress and its surroundings there are splendid views of the Cíes, an archipelago made up of three islands and several islets, which form part of the Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia, with spectacular beaches and a wealth of landscapes.
DAY 2: Baiona to Vigo (23 Km) (Total 23 Km)
The road takes you towards Sabarís and Santa Cristina, where you will find several points of interest. The new bridge that crosses the river Guillade following the Camino Real; the old bridge allows the passage over the river Groba and finally, the Romanesque bridge of A Ramallosa, which joins Baiona and Nigrán. We will be able to contemplate the pazo of Pías, which houses the only two-storey granary in Galicia. After climbing the Camiño da Cabreira we cross the motorway between Vigo and Baiona over a flyover and continue through Priegue. On the route we will cross the pazo of Cadaval-Urzaiz, (BIC). We leave behind us Nigrán, which stands out for its sandy beaches and inland forests; and the view of the islands of Estelas and O Monteferro, both natural areas of the Natura 2000 Network. Our steps lead us to Vigo, the largest city in Galicia, where we enter through the Saiáns forest park, with excellent panoramic views.
DAY 3: Vigo to Cesantes (18 Km) (Total 41 Km)
We set course for Redondela. We leave the city through the Ruta del Agua (Water Route), which follows the route of the water supply from the Eiras reservoir and walk towards Rande. We enter the San Simón inlet, with the mouth of the river Verdugo in the background, an area classified as a Site of Community Importance and rich in water birds. It also stands out for the cultivation of bivalves. Off the coast emerges the island of San Simón, which throughout its history has been a monastic centre, a concentration camp, a lazaretto and a home for the training of sailors’ orphans. The island is linked by a bridge to the island of San Antón. On our way we find the pazo of Torrecedeira, already in Redondela, where the railway viaducts and its beautiful historical site are characteristic. After passing the railway bridge we descend to the baroque chapel of Santa Mariña. Our steps lead us to Cesantes.
DAY 4: Cesantes to Pontevedra (16 Km) (Total 57 Km)
From Cesantes we continue towards O Viso and descend to Arcade (Soutomaior), famous for its prized oysters. Crossing the town centre we will find a niche decorated with motifs from the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela. A recommended visit, although far from the route, is the castle of Soutomaior. From Arcade we continue towards Ponte Sampaio, crossing the bridge over the river Verdugo. Further on, we will see the landscape where the Ponte Nova used to stand, a medieval bridge with a single arch that disappeared as a result of a flood in the river Ulló. We arrive at the Brea Vella da Canicouva, a path with historical overtones and cobbled sections, which runs along the route of the Roman road. We then arrive at Figueirido (Vilaboa), continue through Santa Comba de Bértola, until we reach Pontevedra. Monumental city with a beautiful historical site.
DAY 5: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (23 Km) (Total 80 Km)
On this stage we cover a total of 22 km of medium difficulty over fairly flat terrain. Thus, to reach the end of this route we must first pass through Pontecabras, Alba, Reiriz, Lombao de Maceira, San Mauro, Ponte Balbón, O Ameal and Tivo. Of particular note on this stretch is the Church of San Martín de Agudelo, in Barro, where the hand of Maestro Mateo can be seen, and we finish in Caldas de Reis.
DAY 6: Caldas de Reis to Padrón (18 Km approx.) (Total 98 Km)
This stage takes pilgrims into the valley of Bermaña and its centuries-old forests; today we walk through unquestionably beautiful scenery. In addition to these places, you will pass through towns such as Bermaña, Santa María de Carracedo, Eirigo, O Pino, San Miguel de Valga and Infesta. Once in Padrón, you should not miss the Renaissance-style Palacio de Quito, the Casa Museo de Rosalía de Castro or the Camilo José Cela Foundation, and of course you should taste a portion of its famous fried green peppers (some are spicy hot, some aren’t).
DAY 7: Padrón to Santiago de Compostela (26 Km) (Total 124 Km)
On the sixth and last stage, we set off for Iria Flavia, passing through A Escravitude and its Sanctuary, O Milladoiro, A Rocha Vella and, finally, arriving in Santiago de Compostela via Porta Faxeira, which leads us to Praterías entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Day 8: Santiago de Compostela
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General Information
Included
- Accommodation in double or single room. Breakfast incl.
- Transport of backpacks for each of the stages along the route (max. 15 Kg per backpack).
- Accommodation along the way: Hotels, rural houses, hostels or pensions.
- Guided tour of Santiago (historic centre): 2h in Spanish.
- Information folder
- Travel insurance with 24-hour telephone assistance service.
Not Included
- Support car.
- Transfers IN/OUT
Optional Services( depending on provider)
- Discount for third person in extra bed sharing room with 2 adults 10%.
- Half board supplement (no discount for 3rd person) per person/night €18.00
- Picnic lunch supplement: sandwich, drink and dessert person/day €9.40
- Santiago-Sarria airport transfer supplement: (max. 4)* €162.50
- Santiago city to Santiago airport transfer supplement: (1 to 3 people) €41.25
- Santiago city to Santiago airport transfer supplement: (4 to 7 people) €63.75
- Private transfers and/or support car during the route: please ask.
- Cancellation insurance: please ask.
- Extra excursions available out of Santiago de Compostela.
- * FLIGHT DELAYS OR WAITING FOR LUGGAGE CLAIM: €25.00/HOUR
- ** The prices published on this page come from one provider and are only meant to give you a rough idea of the potential cost.
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