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Following the Atlantic shoreline, the Portuguese Camino coastal route is perhaps the most scenic of the numerous pilgrimage trails that comprise the Camino de Santiago. See it for yourself on this culture-crammed cycling adventure. Starting in Porto, we follow the coast north, before crossing into Spain and biking to our goal: Santiago de Compostela, reputed burial site of the Apostle, Saint James. Along the way, we stop in a string of atmospheric coastal towns, while also collecting our stamps to receive our Compostela certificate in Santiago – proof you have completed this historic pilgrimage.
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Moderate: 8mph-10mph (13kph-16kph)
Low altitude; 80 percent paved, 20 percent unpaved (mix of gravel, tracks and off road sections)
Some climbs
57 km / 35.4 miles
44 km / 27.3 miles
50 km / 31.1 miles
60 km / 37.3 miles
43 km / 26.7 miles
27 km / 16.8 miles
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Finish
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Sunday Sunday
03 May 2026 03 May 2026
Sunday Sunday
10 May 2026 10 May 2026
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17 May 2026 17 May 2026
Sunday Sunday
24 May 2026 24 May 2026
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07 Jun 2026 07 Jun 2026
Sunday Sunday
14 Jun 2026 14 Jun 2026
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21 Jun 2026 21 Jun 2026
Sunday Sunday
28 Jun 2026 28 Jun 2026
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06 Sep 2026 06 Sep 2026
Sunday Sunday
13 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2026
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20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026
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27 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026
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04 Oct 2026 04 Oct 2026
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11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026
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11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026
Sunday Sunday
18 Oct 2026 18 Oct 2026
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18 Apr 2027 18 Apr 2027
Sunday Sunday
25 Apr 2027 25 Apr 2027
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02 May 2027 02 May 2027
Sunday Sunday
09 May 2027 09 May 2027
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16 May 2027 16 May 2027
Sunday Sunday
23 May 2027 23 May 2027
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06 Jun 2027 06 Jun 2027
Sunday Sunday
13 Jun 2027 13 Jun 2027
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20 Jun 2027 20 Jun 2027
Sunday Sunday
27 Jun 2027 27 Jun 2027
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05 Sep 2027 05 Sep 2027
Sunday Sunday
12 Sep 2027 12 Sep 2027
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19 Sep 2027 19 Sep 2027
Sunday Sunday
26 Sep 2027 26 Sep 2027
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03 Oct 2027 03 Oct 2027
Sunday Sunday
10 Oct 2027 10 Oct 2027
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View Trip NotesSunday Sunday
10 Oct 2027 10 Oct 2027
Sunday Sunday
17 Oct 2027 17 Oct 2027
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View Trip NotesBegin your adventure in Porto, the UNESCO-listed city where the River Douro meets the Atlantic and port wine was born. Depending on the time of your arrival in Porto, your leader will arrange a short orientation tour in the historic centre.
Around 6pm, say olá to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group to learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Portuguese welcome by arranging a group dinner.
Want to explore Porto further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.
Accommodation: Legendary Porto Hotel (or similar)
Our cycling begins today, tracking the Atlantic north to the coastal town of Esposende; the day has the least climbs, which makes for a nice warm up. The first stage from Porto to the seaside town of Vila de Conde is particularly lovely, following the Douro river first and then the Atlantic coastline via a series of esplanades and boardwalks known as the Senda Litoral.
We likely pause for lunch at Vila do Conde, a one-time shipbuilding town with a historic centre and standout gothic monastery. This will be a great opportunity to taste some of the local fish dishes. We then continue to our base for the night, Esposende.
Accommodation: Hotel Save Mar (or similar)
Our second day of cycling continues along the Atlantic coastline. We cycle inland to enjoy the lush green countryside as we pass many villages to arrive a the Lima River and then cross the Ponte Eiffel, an iron bridge built in 1878 by Gustave Eiffel and his then partner Theophile Seyrig.
Our goal is Viana do Castelo, an attractive medieval town with a long maritime history. We will stop for lunch, before cycling up the coast to Praia de Ancora, a one-time fishing village and now a popular seaside resort with a 17th-century fort (Forte da Lagarteira) and beautiful sandy beaches. We may have a chance to swim in the sea, though the water can be a little cold and choppy.
Accommodation: Hotel Meira (or similar)
Today, we cycle along the coast (taking in more lovely views of the Atlantic as we go) and bid Portugal a fond farewell, taking a five-minute boat ride across the Miño river from the medieval town of Caminha. We will stop for lunch in the quaint seaside village of Oia, home to the 12th-century Santa Maria monastery.
Our final destination of the day is the lovely Galician town of Baiona, a favourite vacation destination for the Spanish though little-known by the rest of the world. Upon arrival, we may be able to take a dip in the Atlantic. The bay-sheltered waters here are likely to be a little warmer and calmer than yesterday.
Accommodation: Hotel Bahia Baiona (or similar)
We continue along the coast today with views of the Cies Islands until we reach the outskirts of Vigo. We follow the river through the city, allowing us to avoid the urban sprawl, before we head to lunch in Redondela.
After food, we cycle inland to join the interior Portuguese Camino route and join many other Pilgrims. We will cross the 10-arch medieval bridge of Puente Sampayo before climbing the steep pass of Alto da Canicouva. We then descend into our destination for the day, Pontevedra, once a thriving port city and now home to one of the oldest historic quarters in Galicia.
Accommodation: Hotel Galicia Palace (or similar)
Today we cross the Galician countryside, an idyllic rural landscape dotted with traditional villages. Many of the local people here produce their own white wine and we see their vines as we go. About halfway, we visit Caldas de Reis, where ancient Romans would make use of the hot thermal waters. There is now a fountain here where spring water pours out at a very pleasant temperature. We then continue cycling to Padron, a traditional town and our last stop before Santiago de Compostela.
Accommodation: A Casa Antigua do Monte (or similar)
It’s our final day of cycling and we only have 15.5mi (25km) to cover, allowing us plenty of time in the historic city of Santiago de Compostela. In the afternoon, we enjoy walking along the city centre with an optional visit to the cathedral where Saint James is said to have been buried. If you’d like, the guide can take your passport to the Pilgrim’s Office to collect your Compostela certificate, allowing you to avoid the queues and enjoy more of this beautiful holy town.
In the evening, we have our farewell group dinner in a nice restaurant in Santiago centre, an excellent chance to relive our adventures together.
Accommodation: Hotel Gelmirez (or similar)
Upgrade to a room with a terrace today – speak to your sales representative for more details
The trip ends after breakfast with a transfer (approximately two to three hours) to Porto airport for your departure flight. If you’ve still got the appetite for more exploration, speak to your sales representative to book further nights in our Santiago de Compostela or Porto hotel.
The trip ends after breakfast. Say goodbye to the group and start your return journey home. If you’ve still got the appetite for more exploration, speak to your sales representative to book further nights in our Santiago de Compostela or Porto hotels.
This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 3 (Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can cycle with an e-bike (additional charge applies). Our guides are experienced in managing groups with both push bikes and e-bikes, and many of our clients enjoy the flexibility an e-bike offers. Please speak to us if you would like to add this option to your booking.
As we are passing through rural communities the roads are quiet with very little traffic; however, you will be sharing the route with walkers and cyclists all on their way to Santiago de Compostela. There are a few cobbled sections where you should take care, particularly in wet conditions. This trip is ideal for confident cyclists who exercise regularly and have a strong level of fitness.
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing around 6pm this evening.
Airport: Porto Airport (OPO)
The normal start hotel is approximately a 30-minute drive from the airport. We provide one group transfer from the airport to the hotel, which you can join at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.
There’s one group transfer to the airport, which you can join at no extra cost. Please speak to your sales representative for the time of the transfer. If the group transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative.
Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.
Location start: Porto
Location end: Santiago de Compostela
Airport transfers are included for those on the group flights. Please note that transfers are not included for clients arriving on any other flight, even if Exodus has booked it.
If you require airport transfers, you may (by prior arrangement only) be able to join the group transfer. Transfers are arranged to coincide with the arrival time of the group flight ‐ please check the group flight details 2 weeks before departure. If you do not take this transfer, or miss it, you must make your own way to the joining point at your own expense.
We spend seven nights in three-to-four-star hotels and one night in a casa rural, each chosen for their comfort and location. Some hotels have a swimming pool and/or a sea view.
Upgrade to a room with a terrace on Day 7 of the itinerary – speak to your sales representative for more details.
Examples of hotels used:
We are doing 3 exodus trips in a row. First 2 were excellent!
Camino - everyday!
Alberto was an exceptional guide. His insight and compassion for our very large group was fantastic. He had to juggle a vast range of cycling abilities and fitness, on what was, for some, a challenging ride - and he did that well! Alberto is a warm human, passionate aout his country, the camino and other cultures. We have had a few Exodus guides now, and Alberto rates very highly!
Brilliantly organised through Cumbres Travel the Spanish Operator.The guide Alfonso was extraordinary.Made time for everyone and led with charm a very disparate group.
Getting to Santiago in one piece- and indeed hard cycling beautiful scenery excellence food and drink
The Cumbres guides are good -2 are exceptional Javi who we had 18 months ago and Alfonso who has led 3 trips I have been on
Small groups with similar interests, local leaders with great experience, responsibility, they really care about about the participants, safety and fun
Every had its own highlight: cycling along the beautiful coastline, conquer the brutal head winds, exciting crossing of the Mino river to Spain, as the booked boat transfer did not run that day; though climbs to Pontevedra, beautiful countryside to Padron, and finally the well deserved arrival in Santiago.
I have done many cycle trips with Exodus (>30) and Alfonso is the best guide I ever experienced on a trip. I met Alfonso 7 years ago on a cycle trip in Mallorca, and I was happily surprised that he was our cycle leader in this trip. Alfonso has everything what makes a great cycle leader: very knowledgeable, concerned about safety of group, making right decisions to safeguard the participants, very sociable and interactive with cyclists; always there to provide support, tips when needed.
Well-organised, excellent tour guide (Alphonso), good value for money.
The varied scenery
One of the best tour leaders I have ever come across.
varied cycling in good company
reaching the end with hundreds of other pilgrims
very personable,English could have been better
Portuguese camino surface not very comfortable for cycling
A good trip up to Exodus usual high standards but some concerns about cycling on what is essentially a path for walkers. Also the scenery is not as spectacular as other trips we have done.
Arriving in the main square in Santiago
Very good.
There are better trips in the Exodus cycling catalogue. Care needs to be taken when cycling on the footpath particularly at the narrow points or when it is crowded.
A really excellent and well-run cycle trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela
Quite a thrill to enter the noisy cathedral square at the end of the trip to join all the other travellers in celebrating successful Camino trips.
Our tour leader was first class. He kept us cyclists moving, yet was conscious to warn us of hazards and generally took care of us. He was also good fun to be with.
Be patient with the Camino walkers. Also there are a lot of cobbled roads in Portugal, so have good padded shorts and be prepared to stand up a little on the pedals on bumpier sections.
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