Starting off gently from Porto the terrain get gradually hillier as you approach the border between Portugal and Spain to enter Galicia.
The Camino Portugues became an extremely popular route when the country gained its independence in the 12th Century. This section is the last section you walk in Portugal as it moves from the coastal city of Porto north and inland, passing by traditional and historical villages including Barcelos and Ponte de Lima and crossing the Lima and then the Minho River, to the border with Spain and your destination, the town of Tui. This section is full of history, with the area of strategic importance to the Romans and then the Portuguese independence movement centuries later.
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Highlights
Porto
A vibrant coastal city in the north of Portugal, Porto has much to offer and well worth an extra night to have the time to fully explore the city. Meander through the medieval streets of the Ribeira District, take a relaxing boat ride on the Douro river or cross one of the many bridges to visit the southern side of the river, Vila Nova de Gaia where the port wine houses are located, offering tastings and tours of their cellars.
Barcelos
This delightful medieval town is perched on a hill above the Cavado River. Here you will find the oldest and largest outdoor market held every Thursday selling not only food, but hand woven linens and local pottery. One particular piece of pottery that you will see everywhere is the rooster of Barcelos. The legend goes that a dead chicken came back to life on the dinner table of the judge after he wrongly condemned a pilgrim to hang. Through the intervention then of St James despite having been hung the man was still alive when the judge went to the gallows upon witnessing the miracle of the rooster. The rooster is now a widely recognised symbol of Portugal.
Ponte de Lima Bridge
Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest towns of Portugal and here the Camino crosses the Ponte de Lima Bridge, which the town name derives from. This bridge supposedly marks the spot where the Romans crossed the river. The legend goes that the troops wouldn’t cross the river as they thought it was the river of forgetfulness, so one of the Generals crossed the river and then called each of the soldiers across by name dispelling the myth. On the river bank you can today see 24 wooden soldiers waiting to be called across.
Porto to Tui
Camino Portugues
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Itinerary
Day 1
PORTO (Arrival)
The entire old city of Porto became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 and there’s plenty going on here to warrant that title. Set on the bank of the Douro River near the Atlantic Ocean, the city is perhaps best known globally for its famous Port wine, wine that goes down very well on the countless terraces and restaurants in Porto!
Day 2 22.98km
PORTO
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FAJOZES
The terrain leaving Porto is generally flat and makes the first day of walking gentle. There are numerous ancient churches along the Camino and nearby, such as the 12th Century monastery, Mosteiro Leca do Balio, built on the exact spot a Roman temple dedicated to the god Jupiter once stood.
Day 3 11.49km
FAJOZES
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ARCOS
From Fajozes, the Camino starts heading north-east, gradually moving away from the coastline. A little bit outside Fajozes the route crosses an incredible mediaeval bridge, Dom Zameiro. The first woodlands of this section also appear here, with pine and eucalyptus trees providing shade from the sun.
Day 4 20.6km
ARCOS
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BARCELOS
Day 4 is a relatively short walk as the path leaves Arcos. Gentle woodland and charming villages alternate along the route, and there’s the option to visit the Chapel of Santa de Franqueira, which provides panoramic hilltop views. Further on, you cross another well-preserved mediaeval bridge and soon arrive in the main square at the lively market town of Barcelos, complete with Renaissance fountain and one of the largest markets in Europe.
Day 5 33.52km
BARCELOS
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PONTE DE LIMA
As we leave Barcelos, we start to feel Galicia approaching. The landscape begins to change, becoming both hillier and greener, offering pastoral views all day. This day is probably the most challenging section of this route as there aren’t many towns or villages to stop at, and there are a few steep inclines. However, it’s worth it for the scenery alone.
Day 6 37.43km
PONTE DE LIMA
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TUI
Leaving Ponte de Lima you will be struck by the beautiful scenery on your way to Tui. Passing through vineyards and forest paths, today is a restful day of introspection for the soul. Arriving at the port in Tui, treat yourself to a glass of wine and some seafood!
Day 7
TUI
After breakfast, we bid you farewell. Before you depart, take a walk through the town’s picturesque streets, and as you approach the Plaza de San Fernando, the silhouette of the west-facing facade of the 12th Century cathedral will provide you with a lasting memory.
How to Get There
Getting to Porto, Portugal
You can fly either to Porto in Portugal or Vigo in Spain, as several different companies fly to both airports, directly from the UK, Ireland, and main cities in Europe.
Fly into Porto
Ryanair flies direct to Porto from several cities in the UK and Dublin. Several other companies fly to Porto Airport.
From Porto Airport to Porto city centre, take either the Subway, linea violet, or an urban bus.
Take the bus to Vigo bus station. Then, bus to Porto city centre.
Getting home from Tui, Portugal
Fly from Porto
To Porto Airport: Bus from Tui to Vigo bus station, regular departures (30min). Then take a direct bus to Porto Airport (45min), several departures a day.
Fly from Vigo
To Porto Airport: Bus from Tui to Vigo bus station, regular departures (30min). Then take an urban bus to Vigo Airport (20 min).
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