The Portuguese Coastal Camino from Baiona

Coastal Camino de Santiago Itinerary from Baiona

We will spend our first night in Baiona. Baiona is a spectacular coastal town with an incredible promenade. We will get to enjoy the coast and the magnificence of the Atlantic Ocean.

We will start this route from Baiona heading in the direction of Vigo. Throughout this stage, we will continue to follow the coast, passing through Nigrán before arriving at Vigo. Nigrán is a beautiful town with a splendid beach that is worth visiting in the hot summer months. We will also enjoy spectacular views of both the Bay of Vigo and the Cíes Islands.

We will continue walking along the Bay of Vigo until we reach Redondela, the place where the Portuguese Way that follows the coast meets up with the other Portuguese Way that goes inland.

We continue walking along the coast. We will arrive at the town of Arcade, which is famous for its delicious oysters. It is worth making a stop to try them. We will then continue walking to the city of Pontevedra, famous for its beautiful historic centre. We recommend going around and exploring its Romanesque churches as well as its granite squares.

Once we leave Pontevedra, the route will take us through forests of pine, eucalyptus and chestnut trees until we reach the town of Ponte Cabras, where we recommend visiting the parish house of Santa María de Alba. We can also visit a famous statute of St. James in Lombo da Maceira, which depicts St. James leaning on a walking stick that indicates the way of the Camino. Before reaching Caldas de Reis, we will cross through Tivo, famous for its beautiful fountain and public washhouse.

After leaving Caldas de Reis, we will cross the Umia River. Thanks to its hot springs, the town of Caldas de Reis has been well-known ever since Roman times. We will continue our route through the woods and will head uphill to the village of Santa Mariña. Once we have reached this town, we will begin the descent until crossing the Fontenlo River, after which we will arrive at the town of Padrón. Legend has it that when the body of St. James was transported to Compostela by boat, Padrón was the first to arrive on land.

From Padrón to Santiago de Compostela, our route will pass through small towns until we reach the historic sanctuary of A Esclavitude. Here we will be able to see the noise that used to come from the Castro Lupario Fortress. Next, on the same route, we will see several crosses on the path. From Agros dos Monteiros we will be able to see the towers of the Compostela Cathedral. We will pass by the ruins of the Castle da Rocha Vella as we approach Santiago de Compostela. Once we get to Santiago, we can admire its rich local architecture and enjoy exploring its historic centre, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We must arrive to Santiago in time to participate in the Pilgrim’s Mass.

We can divide the route from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela into 2 routes. The first goes from Padrón to the small town of Teo where we will spend the night, while the second goes from Teo to Santiago de Compostela. This way we will have more time to enjoy visiting the different attractions that we will find along the way.

The Portuguese Way ends in Santiago de Compostela. Visiting the city centre before returning home is a must, which is why we recommend asking about additional nights or tours through the city’s historic centre. Trips to Finisterre or the Cíes Islands are also recommended.

Coastal Camino de Santiago Accommodations from Baiona

Accommodation in hotels, country homes, guesthouses, traditional Galician homes and charming hostels.

All rooms have a private bathroom and all the necessary facilities to ensure your comfort. Our accommodations have been selected to guarantee your rest and relaxation so that you have a pleasant stay along the Camino de Santiago.

All of the accommodations that we offer are personally checked on-site by our team. We also double check them by referring to the opinions of our customers.

Since we work with quality accommodations that have limited capacity, the exact name of the accommodation will be provided 30 days before the start of the Camino de Santiago.

Coastal Camino de Santiago Services from Baiona

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About the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

We want to talk to you about the Camino de Santiago from Baiona, one of the most interesting alternatives that exist within all possible alternatives that make up the Camino de Santiago. In fact, it is a route that has little use and, at the same time, has a lot of appeal for those who discover it.

From Santiago Ways, we want you to discover this great option that, without a doubt, will surprise you a lot.

Why choose the Camino de Santiago from Baiona?

1.- It is less travelled than other alternatives: compared to other much more crowded options, the Camino de Santiago along the Portuguese coast from Baiona is one of the clearest. Indeed, it does not have so many pilgrims and, for that reason, it gives us the opportunity to enjoy all its journey in great tranquillity.

2.-The settings: one of the most important claims of the road to Baiona are its settings. Indeed, we travel much of the way across the coast along for about 126 kilometres where we will discover some of the most beautiful spots of Portugal and Galicia.

Also, this road travels through beautiful forest areas and the old town of cities like Pontevedra.

3.- Historical heritage: one of the most important attractions of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona is the cultural heritage that it has. Indeed, it is a journey through a fundamental part of history and European heritage.

Being one of the oldest routes, it has a great charm scattered in different churches, historical centres and, in general, ancient remains of a past still very much alive along on all its route. If you are a fan of architecture and if you also like artistic heritage this is a route that you cannot miss.

4.-Low-level difficulties: as a result of the road from Baiona following a route that goes mostly through spaces near the coast, its average altitude is not so high. We'll talk about this later when we talk about its profile.

However, we can put forward another of the most important reasons to make this path is precisely that it is ideal for those who want to start enjoying the experience of the Camino de Santiago in general.

Information about the route from Baiona to Santiago

The Camino de Santiago Portuguese coastal route from Baiona has a total distance of about 120 kilometres. It is, as we have said, one of the most comfortable for beginners and, at the same time, a great alternative if we want to discover a good landscape, cultural and historical environment.

It is divided into about eight or nine stages, although it can be completed in six. Along the entire route, we will go near the Atlantic coast so the weather at all times will be mild and benign.

It must be said that the Camino Portugues coastal route from Baiona is the last stage of this particular Camino de Santiago. Indeed, from the charming fishing village of Baiona, we start passing through numerous cities of great historical heritage.

It is also very appealing to visit along the route some enclaves of great gastronomic richness, for example, Padrón, with its famous peppers.

The most reserved routes of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

The Camino de Santiago from Baiona has a unique alternative that departs from Baiona and arrives in Santiago then taking you to Vigo. Along the route you will also pass through the incomparable surroundings of the Cies Islands.

The whole course is of short stages during which excessive fatigue should not be a problem. That is why we can do it without much difficulty and with all the guarantees to enjoy completely the environment that surrounds us.

Route of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

Maps of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

Here we enclose the maps necessary to make the route from Baiona to Santiago. You can find all the information you need on our website.

Baiona - Vigo

Map stage from Baiona to Vigo

Vigo - Redondela

Map stage from Vigo to Redondela

Redondela - Pontevedra

Map stage from Redondela to Pontevedra

Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis

Map stage from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis

Caldas de Reis - Padron

Map stage from Caldas de Reis to Padron

Padron - Santiago de Compostela

Map stage from Padron to Santiago de Compostela

Profile of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

To have all the information about the route of the Camino Portugues from Baiona, then we will talk about the profile of this route. As we have said previously, it is a section of the Camino Portugues that does not have an average high altitude.

This is due, fundamentally, to what happens as it goes on its way along the coast. This makes this route one of the best, also for those who want to complete the bike ride.

Baiona - Vigo

Profile stage from Baiona to Vigo

Vigo - Redondela

Profile stage from Vigo to Redondela

Redondela - Pontevedra

Profile stage from Redondela to Pontevedra

Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis

Profile stage from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis

Caldas de Reis - Padron

Profile stage from Caldas to Reis a Padron

Padron - Santiago de Compostela

Profile stage from Padron to Santiago de Compostela

Stages on foot of the Camino Portuguese coastal route from Baiona

Stage from Baiona to Vigo

Stage from Vigo to Redondela

Stage from Redondela to Pontevedra

Stage from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis

Stage from Caldas de Reis to Padron

Stage from Padron to Santiago de Compostela

How long does the Camino de Santiago from Baiona take?

As we have said, the Camino de Santiago from Baiona is divided into in nine stages with Santiago Ways, if we include the one that branches off in Padrón. It is possible, however, to do it in eight. Either way, during its 120 kilometres you will be staying in the best hotels during the 8 nights and 9 days or during the 9 nights and 10 days, depending on the itinerary you choose.

The best time to do the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

Each season of the year has its particular charm when making the Camino de Santiago Portugues coastal route. It must be said that either way, all of them have very mild temperatures because they are in an area of oceanic climate. That means there are mild winters and summers that are not very hot.

This is, without a doubt, another reason why this route is suitable for everyone. However, we want to talk about the main advantages and disadvantages of each season of the year. With this, we want to help you make your own choice.

Spring

Spring is a good time to make the Camino de Santiago Portugues coastal route from Baiona because the temperatures are mild and the scenery is beautiful. We will cross forests that offer us a wonderful symphony of colours throughout the tour. However, as a counterpoint, we could talk about rainfall.

During this time of the year, the weather is more unstable so we may encounter a sharp shower. It must also be said that, since it is a short route (between 9 and 10 days) everything can be prevented in advance to avoid any problem or setback.

Summer

Summer is one of the most important seasons. Most people choose this time of year for several reasons. The first is that this is the season in which we have most available time. On the other hand, the summer has a mild temperature thanks to the oceanic climate and makes the hike very enjoyable.

It must be said that on other routes, summer is not advisable if we want to avoid too many people. However, in the case of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona, this is not a problem because it is not so well-known and not overcrowded. Despite this, we want to remind you that it has a great infrastructure and is perfectly prepared for the adventure of the Camino de Santiago.

Autumn

Just like spring, Autumn has the handicap of having greater weather instability than in other seasons. However, the Atlantic landscapes have deciduous trees that during this season paint the entire surroundings in green, brown and precious yellow tones.

That is why one of the most interesting seasons to make the route taking into account all the beauty that awaits us. Again, we must remember that with good planning we can make our way from Baiona avoiding the dates in which there will be rainfall. Otherwise, the temperatures will be mild during autumn.

Winter

Although in many cases it is not advisable to make the Camino de Santiago during the winter due to the inclement weather that we can experience in other routes, in the case of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona this is not an inconvenience. It must be said that in the climate of that area the winters are generally mild.

Indeed, there is a fairly good temperature because the Atlantic Ocean contributes to positively affecting the effects of this season.

The amount of rainfall that can be reduced with good equipment and preparation. However, the feeling of finishing a stage and getting to the hotel to warm up is priceless. That is why many people are encouraged to enjoy the Camino de Santiago during the winter season.

Guide to the places that you cannot miss on the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

Places of interest

We want to talk now about what are the best places that you cannot miss on this Camino de Santiago from Baiona. Among them are some places of high cultural and historical interest, as well as others of great scenic interest. We detail below which ones you cannot miss:

Baiona

The municipality from which we start our adventure has a great interest in its great beauty. In fact, it is a traditional coastal fishing town, where we can enjoy the most authentic character of this land.

Vigo

The historic centre of Vigo and, in general, its whole atmosphere, is something that you cannot miss. As you will discover, the Camino de Santiago from Baiona has a great charm for all those who do it because of the great wealth of monuments and heritage that it possesses. Vigo is one of the great alternatives.

Islas Cíes

We could consider the Cies Islands as part of the heritage of Vigo. They are one of the most beautiful landscapes in the whole community of Galicia and a place where to lose yourself and to sit down to enjoy all of nature’s majesty.

Redondela

It is the town where the Camino Portugues coastal route joins the Central Camino Portugues. In it, we cannot miss its wonderful storehouses, part of deepest Galician culture. It is an eminently rural environment where we can find a great connection with nature.

Santa María de Alba Parish House

Located in Ponte Cabras, it is a sample of the Baroque neoclassic style, inspired by the Portuguese Baroque, which, by itself, constitutes sufficient reason to do this route.

Where to stay – The best lodgings

From Santiago Ways, we make sure to offer you only the best accommodation in the best hotels all the way between Baiona and Santiago, just as you deserve.

Where to eat – The best restaurants

Casa Marco Restaurant: Located in Vigo, it is an excellent location to enjoy all the specialities of Galician food. It has a cosy and elegant atmosphere to enjoy a pleasant evening.

Sendeiro Restaurant: Located in Padrón, this restaurant has some of the best specialities from all over Spain at a fairly affordable price. It is a better option if we want to eat well and we do not have too many regards related to the environment.

Restaurant Casa Rita: In the starting point, Baiona, you will find this restaurant specializing in barnacles. These are, without a doubt, one of the jewels of the Galician sea that you cannot miss.

Origin of the Camino de Santiago from Baiona

As we have said previously, this route between Baiona and Santiago de Compostela is the last stretch of the so-called Camino Portugues coastal route. Indeed, it is the last stage on the route and includes unique experiences.

When you go along the coast, you find that it has been a busy way for those who were looking for the benign effect of the ocean, its breezes and its temperature.

Thus, since the Middle Ages, the Camino Portugues coastal route has been a very important alternative not only for those who wanted to go on pilgrimage to the sepulchre of the saint.

It was also for those who wanted to trade and, in general, to establish the cultural ties between Spain and Portugal that still persist today.

So it is a wonderful way of remembering a past that, thanks to the great quality of its heritage and the excellent state of infrastructure that it possesses, we cannot miss.

The Camino from Baiona with Santiago Ways

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Other sections of the Camino Portugues coastal route

• Oporto – Baiona
• Baiona – Santiago de Compostela

Other sections of the Camino Portugues 

• Lisbon-Santarem
• Santarem-Coimbra
• Coimbra-Oporto
• Oporto-Tui
• Tui-Santiago de Compostela

Other users’ opinions about the Camino from Baiona

And to know the opinion of other people who have already completed the Camino from Baiona with us, here we also attach what they say about us. Think no more and join those who have already lived this adventure.

Santiago Ways

4.9

Jan Schubert

My family and I used Santiago Ways to organize our recent pilgrimage from Lisbon to Porto. They did an excellent job booking us (as much as possible) into wonderful, small, family-run hotels and coping with the many changes dictated by "group" travel. In addition, one of us was traveling by bicycle whilst the rest were walking, necessitating even more planning which Santiago Ways did with patience and grace. We recommend using Santiago Ways for Camino support and planning!!! Jan Schubert

Jill Scher

My family and I (6 of us) just finished walking the Lisbon to Porto section of the Camino Portuguese. It was a wonderful experience for us. The hotels we were booked into were well chosen and the food was great. We also found the path to be well marked making way finding fairly easy. A great relief as we had heard it was not well marked. Our luggage was efficiently transferred each day and everything ran very smoothly. Thank you Santiago Ways! We would definitely recommend your services to our friends. Jill

Kenneth E. Nowell

Santiago Ways made my memorable hike trouble-free. I had excellent hotels, tasty breakfasts, dependable baggage forwarding, informative advance information, and a dependable drive to deliver me to Sarria. I really appreciate their attention to detail!

Margo Gosia Barker

We booked our El Camino with Santiago Ways and we were very lucky to have Silvia as our agent. She did a fantastic job organizing our trip, always promptly responding to our inquiries, impeccable English, all accommodations that she arranged for us were great, and our luggage was always delivered to the next location timely, before our arrivals to sites. I would definitely recommend Santiago Ways and ask for Silvia to be your representative.

Patricia Bazán

This trip changed my life in ways I could not describe! I knew the hiking was going to be a challenge, but Santiago Ways made it so easy to plan and execute. They are truly the best and I am already planning my next trip with Santiago Ways and would not think of going anywhere else. Silvia Rivera was particularly helpful in the planning, as she answered all my questions patiently, and help me through the process. Great job, Guys, and I will see you next year!

Roberto Canto

Have just finished El Camino de Santiago from Sarria with the help of Santiago Ways. They have been extremely accesible from day one. The transfer of the luggage throught the five days was impecable, always finding the luggage in the room on every stage of the way. The food and lodging was very acceptable. If I were to do it again I would not hesitate to contact them once more for their assistance! "Buen camino".

Edmee Flores

Our experience with Santiago Ways was flawless. We highly recommend this outfit for your Santiago way experience. A perfect 10!

Barbara Melinska

Very nice experience. Good and professional organization.Nice and friendly environment during the event. Recommended 100 %. Saludos para Jose 😉

Hanna Ringel

Simply put - an incredible experience! This agency looks after every last detail. I walked the last 100 km of the Camino with their help and I definitely want to go back soon and do a longer part of the route. When that happens (which I hope is soon) I'll definitely be using Santiago Ways again! Thanks for everything.

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