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Walking the Camino Portugues from Porto to Tui on a budget

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Stage 4
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126km
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8 days
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Porto to Tui – Budget Map
This section will drive you through the Portugal coast. You passed by amazing landscapes. This section is the last of the Portuguese route to be in Portugal. Enjoy the gastronomy and the culture of this beautiful country

Highlights

Porto

A vibrant coastal city in the north of Portugal, Porto has much to offer and well worth an extra night to have the time to fully explore the city. Meander through the medieval streets of the Ribeira District, take a relaxing boat ride on the Douro river or cross one of the many bridges to visit the southern side of the river, Vila Nova de Gaia where the port wine houses are located, offering tastings and tours of their cellars.

Barcelos

This delightful medieval town is perched on a hill above the Cavado River. Here you will find the oldest and largest outdoor market held every Thursday selling not only food, but hand woven linens and local pottery. One particular piece of pottery that you will see everywhere is the rooster of Barcelos. The legend goes that a dead chicken came back to life on the dinner table of the judge after he wrongly condemned a pilgrim to hang. Through the intervention then of St James despite having been hung the man was still alive when the judge went to the gallows upon witnessing the miracle of the rooster. The rooster is now a widely recognised symbol of Portugal.

Ponte de Lima Bridge

Ponte de Lima is one of the oldest towns of Portugal and here the Camino crosses the Ponte de Lima Bridge, which the town name derives from. This bridge supposedly marks the spot where the Romans crossed the river. The legend goes that the troops wouldn’t cross the river as they thought it was the river of forgetfulness, so one of the Generals crossed the river and then called each of the soldiers across by name dispelling the myth. On the river bank you can today see 24 wooden soldiers waiting to be called across.

Porto to Tui
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Included in this package
  • Specially hand-picked accommodations
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
  • Our Holiday or Pilgrim Pack
  • 24/7 Customer Service
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  • Premium Accommodation
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Additional Night
  • Dinners
  • Day Tours Available
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  • Flights/trains
  • Insurance
  • Drinks/Lunch

Itinerary

Day 1

PORTO (Arrival)

The entire old city of Porto became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 and there’s plenty going on here. Set on the bank of the Douro River near the Atlantic Ocean, the city is perhaps best known internationally for its famous Port wine. A wine that goes down very well on the countless terraces and restaurants in Porto!


Day 2
22.55km

PORTO
to
FAJOZES

The terrain leaving Porto is generally flat and makes the first day of walking a gentle one. There are numerous ancient churches along the Camino and nearby, such as the 12th Century monastery, Mosteiro Leca do Balio, built on the exact spot a Roman temple dedicated to the god Jupiter once stood.


Day 3
11.9km

FAJOZES
to
ARCOS

From Fajolez the Camino starts heading northeast, gradually moving away from the coastline. A little bit outside Fajolez the route crosses an incredible medieval bridge, Dom Zameiro. The first woodlands of this section also appear here, with pine and eucalyptus trees providing shade from the sun.


Day 4
20.56km

ARCOS
to
BARCELOS

Day 4 is a relatively short walk asthe path leaves Arcos to reach the lively market town of Barcelos. Gently undulated woodland and charming villages alternate along the route, and there’s the option to visit the Chapel of Santa de Franqueira, which provides panoramic views from the top of the hill. Further on, you cross another well-preserved medieval bridge and soon arrive in the main square at Barcelos, complete with Renaissance fountain and one of the largest markets in Europe.


Day 5
33.52km

BARCELOS
to
PONTE DE LIMA

As we leave Barcelos, we start to feel Galicia approaching. The landscape begins to change, becoming both hillier and greener, offering good views all day long. This day is probably the hardest section of this route as there aren’t so many towns or villages along to stop at, and there are a few steep parts, but it’s worth it for the scenery alone.


Day 6
37.44km

PONTE DE LIMA
to
TUI

Leaving Ponte de Lima you will be caught by the beautiful scenery on your way to Tui. Passing through vineyards and forest paths, today is a resting day for the soul. Arriving in the Tui port, take a glass of wine and some seafood!


Day 7

TUI

After breakfast, we bid you farewell.


Porto to Tui – Budget Elevation


How to Get There

Getting to Porto, Portugal

You can fly either to Porto in Portugal or Vigo in Spain, as several different companies fly to both airports, directly from the UK, Ireland, and main cities in Europe.

Fly into Porto 

Ryanair flies direct to Porto from several cities in the UK and Dublin. Several other companies fly to Porto Airport.

From Porto Airport to Porto city centre, take either the Subway, linea violete, or an urban bus

Fly into Vigo

Several companies fly to Vigo from main cities in the UK & Dublin.

Take the bus to Vigo bus station. Then, bus to Porto city centre. 

Getting home from Tui, Portugal

Fly from Porto

To Porto Airport: Bus from Tui to Vigo bus station, regular departures (30min). Then take a direct bus to Porto Airport  (45min), several departures a day. 

Fly from Vigo

To Porto Airport: Bus from Tui to Vigo bus station, regular departures (30min). Then take an urban bus to Vigo Airport (20 min).



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