Cycle the Coastal Portuguese Camino de Santiago

Tour Number 4

Cycle the Coastal Portuguese Camino de Santiago

Following the Atlantic Coast towards Santiago de Compostela, our self-guided tour will take you through charming hamlets, pretty seaside towns, and villages before crossing by ferry to A Guarda,  Spain. You will discover the wild Atlantic beauty and sandy beaches of Northern Portugal and Spain, taste delicious seafood and wine and enjoy the beauty of this route.

Choose Happiness Adventures reserves your nightly accommodations and will have your baggage transported each morning to your next hotel. If you choose our dinner option, we will also arrange for dinners of fabulous local cuisine and delicious local wines.

You will begin your adventure in the old city of Porto, Portugal. Porto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and well worth exploring. Don’t forget Porto is famous for its Port Wine Caves – no trip to Porto is complete without a visit to at least one of these Caves.

Our Roadbook contains all the tips and information you need to easily follow the Portuguêese Coastal Camino de Santiago and to understand and appreciate what you see while you walk this route. We’ll make suggestions for when and where you could stop for lunch as well as things that might be worth a slight detour.

This fascinating cycling trip is not for novices. To get the most out of it, you’ll need basic bike maintenance skills and must be confident riding on varied and uneven terrain.

Highlights

The highlights of this tour are historical cities, ancient pilgrim trails, Roman roads, rivers, valleys, iconic bridges, beautiful churches, chapels with roadside shrines, forests, farmland, authentic villages, rural lifestyles, regional dishes, spa town, comfortable accommodations close to the Camino trail.

Availability 

Low season:  March, April, May & October

Mid-Season:  June & September

High season: July & August

    Itinerary

    Day 1
    • Arrival in Porto (not included)
    • In-person welcome briefing
    • Accommodation in 3*hotel

     

    Day 2
    • Cycle from Porto to Vila do Conde (21.75 miles/35km)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 3
    • Cycle from Vila do Conde to Viana do Castelo (30.5 miles/49km)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 4
    • Cycle from Viana do Castel to Oil (28.5 miles/46km)
    • Accommodation in a 2* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 5
    • Cycle from Oia to Vigo (23.7 miles/43km)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 6
    • Cycle from Vigo to Pontevedra ( 21 miles/34km)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 7
    • Cycle from Pontevedra to Padron (25.5 miles/41km)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 8
    • Cycle from Padron to Santiago de Compostela (25 km | 15.5 miles)
    • Accommodation in a 3* Hotel
    • Meals: Breakfast
    Day 9
    • Meals:  Breakfast
    • End of our services

    The Tour At A Glance

     

    Duration of Tour 9 days, 8 nights
    Activity Type 7 cycling days
    Type of Tour Self-Guided
    Walking Distance 161 miles/259km
    Fitness Level Moderate
    Availability Mar 1 – Oct 31
    Meals Breakfast (8)
    No of Persons From 2

     

    What’s Included

    • 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast included
    • 7 days bike rental (MTB bike with 29″ wheels plus panniers & helmet
    • Luggage transfer between accommodations (1 bag per person – maximum weight 33 pounds
    • 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

    Sign Up For This Tour or Ask Us Questions

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    or give us a telephone call at +1.201.805.5570

    We will be glad to help you with any questions you may have or to tailor this trip to your desires.

    Payment Methods We Accept

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    Zelle ~ make payment to :  201.805.5570

    Venmo ~ make payment to :  Arlena Mourier

    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.

    Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended when making travel plans.  We suggest Travel Guard Insurance which can be found online.