Your Camino experience begins in Vigo, a lively Atlantic port city celebrated for its maritime culture, and sweeping coastal views.

In the evening, gather for a relaxed welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant, where you’ll have the chance to get to know your fellow travellers, meet your guide and wine expert, and gently ease into the spirit of the journey before setting off towards Santiago de Compostela the following morning.

This morning, we transfer you from Vigo to Redondela (approximately 10 km), where you will begin your walk and join the traditional Portuguese Way. From here, you’ll start to notice more pilgrims as the Camino atmosphere gently builds. The trail leads you through classic Galician scenery: quiet rural hamlets, rolling countryside, and fragrant eucalyptus forests. Before reaching the halfway point, you will cross the historic Ponte Sampaio, where Napoleon’s troops were famously defeated during the Peninsular War.

Upon arrival in Pontevedra, we will transfer you to your accommodation in a peaceful vineyard area, where you will stay for the next two nights. This carefully selected setting places you in the heart of Galicia’s wine country, surrounded by rolling hills and rows of vines. It’s the perfect place to slow down, unwind, and connect with the landscape while gaining a deeper appreciation for the region’s winemaking traditions.

This morning, we will transfer you to Armenteira, the starting point of today’s walk. From this peaceful village, the path descends gently through shaded woodland, vineyards, and lush green landscapes, offering a serene and scenic stretch of the Spiritual Variant.

As the route continues, the scenery gradually shifts towards the Atlantic, opening onto the spectacular coastline of the Ría de Arousa, one of Galicia’s most beautiful coastal inlets. By the end of the day, you will reach Vilanova de Arousa, a charming seaside town with a strong maritime character. This evening is free for you to enjoy at your own pace: take a relaxed stroll along the waterfront, breathe in the sea air, or perhaps stop at one of the coastal bars to sample local tapas and soak up the laid-back Galician atmosphere.

Starting from the coastal town of Vilanova de Arousa, today’s stage captures the true essence of the Spiritual Variant. After a gentle 2 km walk, you will board a boat to begin a memorable two-hour journey across the Ría de Arousa and into the Ulla River. As you glide over sparkling waters framed by green hills and mussel rafts, you will retrace the legendary maritime route associated with the arrival of the Apostle Saint James in Galicia.

During the crossing, we will pause along a calm stretch of coastline, where representatives from a local winery with Denomination of Origin status will join us on board for a special wine pairing experience. Surrounded by this extraordinary seascape, you will taste a selection of regional wines thoughtfully paired to enhance both the flavours and the moment, a truly unique way to connect Galicia’s spiritual and winemaking heritage.

The boat journey concludes in Pontecesures, where you return to land and continue on foot along well-marked paths and quiet country roads towards Padrón. This historic town is believed to be the landing site of Saint James’ boat and is also the birthplace of the celebrated poet Rosalía de Castro. Its deep religious, historical, and cultural roots make Padrón a meaningful and enriching stop before the final stretch to Santiago de Compostela.

After breakfast, we bid you farewell.
If you wish to stay in the area, we recommend that you:
– Take your time and visit the magnificent historic centre of Santiago.
– Continue with us along the wild Camino Fisterra (Finisterre Way), and stay overnight at the hotel in the lighthouse!
– Or take a bus to Fisterra to visit the unspoilt sandy coves and beaches of the west coast. With very few tourists, you are guaranteed a very special experience. Buses depart from Santiago Bus Station at 9am and 10am. Buses return to Santiago at 4:45pm and 7pm. The journey takes 3 hours.