Tui - Santiago itinerary: what to see, discover and taste on the Portuguese Way

¿Tui - Santiago itinerary? What to see, discover and taste on the Portuguese Way

The Tui - Santiago itinerary is one of the most beautiful and accessible sections of the Portuguese Way to Santiago. It consists of about 115 km full of history, gastronomy, and landscapes that cross charming towns such as O Porriño, Pontevedra, and Padrón. From caminodesantiagoreservas.com we guide you along this route, explaining what to see, discover, and taste at each stage.

Start your route in Tui, a historic city on the banks of the Miño. Its fortress cathedral and medieval old town deserve a leisurely visit before you begin walking.

• What to see: Cathedral of Santa María, International Bridge, historic center of Tui.
• Tip: Choose the As Gándaras variant of the Camino to avoid industrial areas.

A gentle stage crossing forests, streams, and the village of Mos, with its beautiful stone cross. Upon reaching Redondela, enjoy its stone streets and centuries-old viaducts.

• Gastronomy: Galician empanada and chocos (small squid).

A day with views of the Vigo estuary and a pass through Arcade, known for its seafood. Upon arriving in Pontevedra, take the time to explore its pedestrian historic center, one of the most beautiful in Galicia.

• Visit: Church of the Pilgrim Virgin and the ruins of Santo Domingo.
• To eat: Arcade oysters and albariño.

A section of nature and silence through forests, medieval bridges, and rural villages. When you reach Caldas, treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in its famous thermal waters.

• Unmissable: Thermal spring of Las Burgas and the Umia riverside walk.

A stage with a legendary atmosphere. Padrón is the birthplace of writers like Rosalía de Castro and is linked to Jacobean tradition as, according to legend, the first place where the body of the Apostle Santiago arrived.

• Flavours: Padrón peppers and Galician-style hake.

The final stage is the most exciting. Gentle climbs, forests, and chapels line the path until you reach the streets of Santiago. The moment of entering Obradoiro Square is unforgettable.

• Finish: Pilgrim’s Mass, visit to the Apostle’s crypt, and photo in front of the baroque façade of the Cathedral.

From caminodesantiagoreservas.com we offer you personalised packages from Tui with everything included:

• Accommodation in hotels, guesthouses, or rural houses.
• Luggage transport from stage to stage.
• Breakfast included.
• Camino documentation and 24/7 assistance.

• Start with a guided tour of Tui Cathedral.
• Avoid the heat by setting out early each day.
• Enjoy the local gastronomy at every stage.

Start your Camino from Tui with everything organised by caminodesantiagoreservas.com and live an unforgettable experience!

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