The Luxury Coastal Camino

Tour Number 9

The Luxury Coastal Camino

Our Luxury Coastal Camino blends beaches, countryside, and historical towns on an ancient pilgrim walking trail from Porto to Santiago de Compostela.

Experience the very best of the Coastal Camino route from Porto to Santiago by treating yourself to luxury accommodations along the way.  After a full day of walking beside the ocean and through forests, fields, and villages, you can look forward to quality linens, a dream-worthy comfortable bed, and all the expected comforts of a top-quality hotel.

Some of these lodgings are in Pousadas and Paradores, which are usually historical buildings such as palaces, fortresses, and monasteries that have been converted into luxury hotels. Others are stylish, modern hotels in excellent locations so you can dine onsite or walk to a nearby restaurant.

Highlights

The highlights of this tour are the historical cities, ancient pilgrim trails, coastal trails, gorgeous and varied beaches, rivers, valleys, iconic bridges, beautiful churches, chapels and roadside shrines, forests, farmland, authentic villages, rural lifestyles, regional dishes, spa town, luxury accommodations close to Camino trail, luxury historical hotels, pousadas, amazing seafood, great local wines.

Availability 

March 1 – October 31

    Itinerary

    Day 1
    • Arrival in Porto (not included)
    • In-person welcome briefing
    • Accommodation in 4* hotel

     

    Day 2
    • Private transfer from Porto to Matosinhos
    • Walk from Matosinhos to Vila do Conde (20 km | 12.4 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 3
    • Walk from Vila do Conde to Esposende (25 km | 15.4 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 4
    • Walk from Esposende to Viana do Castelo (23.5 km | 14.5 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 5
    • Walk from Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora (19 km | 11.8 miles))
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 6
    • Walk from Vila Praia de Âncora to Caminha (10 km | 6.2 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 7
    • Walk from A Guarda to Oia (17 km | 10.5 miles)
    • Accommodation in a Charming Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 8
    • Walk from Oia to Baiona (17.5 km | 10.9 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 9
    • Walk from Baiona to Vigo (25 km | 15.5 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 10
    • Walk from Vigo to Redondela (15 km 9.3 miles)
    • Accommodation in a Charming Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 11
    • Walk from Redondela to Pontevedra (19 km | 11,8 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 12
    • Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (22 km | 13.6 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 13
    • Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padron (19 km | 11.5 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 4* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 14
    • Walk from Padron to Santiago de Compostela (25 km | 15.5 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 5* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 15
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • End of our services

    The Tour At A Glance

     

    Duration of Tour 15 days, 15 nights
    Activity Type 13 walking days
    Type of Tour Self-Guided
    Walking Distance 160 miles/259km
    Fitness Level Moderate
    Availability Mar 1 – Oct 31
    Meals Breakfast (14)
    No of Persons From 1

     

    What’s Included

    • 14 nights of accommodation with breakfast included
    • Luggage transfer between accommodations (1 bag per person – maximum weight 33 pounds
    • Private transfer from Porto to Matosinhos on day 2
    • Roadbook with tips, maps, and detailed information on the route
    • Pilgrim’s kit:  pilgrim credential and shell
    • In-person welcome briefing
    • Journey documentation
    • 24/7 Emergency support

    What’s Not Included

    • Transfers from and to Porto Airport
    • Lunches and dinners
    • Insurance,
    • Tourist Taxes
    • Personal equipment
    • Other personal expenses
    • All items not mentioned in the “What’s Included” section

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    Cancellation Policy: 

    A $500 deposit is required at the time of registration.   Full payment must be received by 90 days prior to leaving for your tour or retreat.

    • Any cancellation will result in a total loss of your deposit.
    • If you must cancel your reservation, your money will be refunded minus the deposit up until 90 days prior to the beginning of the tour or retreat. 
    • After 90 days prior to the beginning of the tour or retreat, no refunds will be made. 

    We reserve the right to cancel the trip, should we do so your deposit and all monies paid will be refunded in full.

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