Itinerary Tui to Santiago de Compostela
Itineraries of the Camino de Santiago - Tui to Santiago de Compostela
The Portuguese Way of the Camino de Santiago is the second most popular route among pilgrims, after the French Way.
Throughout the itinerary from Tui, we can enjoy its great scenic beauty and a low difficulty profile, with very few inclines along the stages, making this Camino a truly wonderful experience.
Below, we detail the complete itinerary of the Portuguese Way from Tui to Santiago de Compostela:
1st Stage: Tui – O Porriño (18.7 km)
2nd Stage: O Porriño – Redondela (15.2 km)
3rd Stage: Redondela – Pontevedra (15.5 km)
4th Stage: Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (21.5 km)
5th Stage: Caldas de Reis – Padrón (19.5 km)
6th Stage: Padrón – Santiago de Compostela (24.3 km)
Tui, a border town with Portugal, offers several points of tourist interest, such as the International Bridge over the Miño River, the remains of the wall (12th century), Porta da Pía, the Cathedral of Santa María and the Diocesan Museum, the Chapel of San Telmo, and the Convent of the Clarisas.
Upon reaching Redondela, located at the edge of the Vigo estuary, pilgrims will encounter a Roman milestone from the 19th road; this is just one way of welcoming pilgrims to the town. Its streets also feature noteworthy sites such as the Casa Santa Teresa, the Vilavella Convent, and the Church of Santiago.
At the end of the 3rd stage, we arrive at the first city on the Camino in this section of the itinerary. In the historic center of Pontevedra, we visit the Sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina. Passing through the Porta do Camiño, we enter the Plaza de Ferrería, a bustling area with terraces and bars, as well as the Convent of San Francisco.
Caldas de Reis, besides being the birthplace of King Alfonso VII of León, offers a point of relaxation on the Camino, known for its therapeutic thermal waters.
Padrón is known as the town where the body of the Apostle James was brought ashore in 44 AD. Notable sites include the Church of Santiago, the Santiago Bridge, the Fuente del Carmen, the Convent of Carmen, and Casa A Matanza (the Rosalía de Castro House-Museum). This area is also famous for its Padrón peppers, a delicious variety known for the saying, "some are hot, some are not."
Finally, in Santiago de Compostela, there are countless places to visit. The main attraction is the Cathedral and the Plaza del Obradoiro, but we also recommend strolling through the Old Town.
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