The Portuguese Camino from Tui, walking the last 100 km

Tui is a Spanish city on the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino, one of the crucial standard Camino de Santiago routes. It’s located 119 km/74 mi from Santiago de Compostela. Although the Portuguese Camino begins in Lisbon many individuals begin strolling it in Porto or Tui. Tui is a well-liked place to begin for strolling the final 100 km on the Camino to Santiago.

The Portuguese Camino from Tui is the second hottest route for many who need to stroll the final 100 km to Santiago. The Camino Frances from Sarria is the most well-liked one. In keeping with the Pigrim’s Reception Workplace, in 2023 30,9% (131 128 individuals) of all pilgrims who arrived in Santiago walked the Camino from Sarria vs 7,7% (32 855 individuals) on the route from Tui.

The Portuguese Camino from Tui route overview

Distance – 116 km/72 mi

Variety of days – 5-7 days

Complete ascent – 1907 m

Common value – from 30 euros per individual per day

Route marking – yellow shells and arrows, stone distance poles

How lengthy is the Portuguese Camino (Central Route) from Tui?

It’s 119 km/74 mi from Tui to Santiago de Compostela. Regardless of the space being a bit longer Tui is the most well-liked place to begin of the final 100 km on the Portuguese Camino. It takes between 5 and seven days to finish the route relying in your every day distances.

If you wish to stroll solely the final 100 km (not 119 km) you can begin in Porriño. It’s a city 103 km from Santiago de Compostela which implies you cut back your stroll by 16 km. A bonus of beginning in Porriño is that you just skip strolling for five km via a big industrial space between Tui and Porriño. 

The place in Tui does the Camino begin?

You can begin from the Cathedral de Santa Maria de Tui, San Fernando Sq.. There are yellow arrows indicating the way in which. Earlier than strolling, you possibly can stamp your Credential (a pilgrim’s passport) on the Cathedral.

Can I stroll the final 100 km on the Coastal Route?

Sure, it’s attainable to stroll the final 100 km to Santiago following the Coastal Route of the Portuguese Camino. In that case, you can begin your stroll in Vigo, a Spanish metropolis on the Coastal Route which is strictly 100 km from Santiago. The route from Vigo to Santiago is nineteen km shorter than from Tui. The distinction between the final 100 km on the Coastal vs the Central Route is one stage. The primary stage; Vigo – Redondela on the Coastal Route and Tui – Redondela on the Central Route is totally different. Each routes merge in Redondela and proceed to Santiago following the identical path. 

Why the final 100 km to Santiago?

Strolling the final 100 km to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino de Santiago is a minimal requirement for getting the Compostela certificates. You may get it at no cost on the Pilgrim’s Reception Workplace in Santiago de Compostela after finishing the Camino. To take action you’ll have to show your Pilgrim’s Passport (Credential) with stamps that you just accumulate alongside the route). For the final 100 km, it’s important to accumulate 2 stamps per day. You may get stamps at your lodging locations and most eating places and bars alongside the Camino.

Be aware, for biking it’s the final 200 km to Santiago.

How onerous is the stroll from Tui?

The Camino from Tui is a difficult stroll like every other long-distance route particularly for individuals who have by no means finished long-distance strolling earlier than. There are hilly elements on the route significantly the half between Porriño and Redondela and the final stage from Padrón to Santiago.

My recommendation is to take it simple, stroll shorter distances, and cease each couple of hours for relaxation, espresso, and so on. You don’t need to observe the usual itinerary you possibly can break the final 100 km into 7 and even 10 levels whichever works greatest for you. 

Is it simple to seek out the way in which?

Sure, it’s simple to seek out the Camino route. The stretch between Tui and Santiago is well-marked with yellow arrows painted on the bottom, partitions, bushes, rocks, and so on. In Galicia, they put small stone poles with distances left to Santiago. It doesn’t simply mark the route however offers you an concept of how far you’ve already walked and the way far you continue to need to go. 

The place to get the Credential in Tui?

When you begin in Tui you may get your Credential or Pilgrim’s Passport on the Cathedral, Plaza San Fernando, across the nook from the general public Albergue. It prices 2 euros. The Credential is a small paper ebook for gathering stamps alongside the Camino route. Each pilgrim wants it to remain in public albergues and to get the Compostela certificates on the finish of the Camino in Santiago.  

The Non secular Variant, an alternate route

If you wish to add some mountain and coastal surroundings to the Camino from Tui you possibly can stroll the Non secular Variant. It’s an alternate route of the Portuguese Camino that takes pilgrims to the coast and presents spectacular surroundings. On the way in which, you get to go to the small charming city of Combarro, one among our favourite cities on the Portuguese Camino.

The Non secular route consists of two strolling days and 1 day on a ship. The route splits in Pontevedra (3 km exterior the city) and merges with the primary Portuguese Camino in Pontecesures. It’s a difficult path on account of a steep ascent on the primary day and a steep descent on the second day.

You could find extra data in our detailed publish on the Non secular Variant.

The price of the Portuguese Camino from Tui

How a lot you spend on the Camino is determined by a number of components. You’ll be able to stroll it on a good finances if you happen to keep in albergues, prepare dinner for your self, and carry your backpack. On this case, you possibly can count on to spend 20 euros per day on common. 

When you keep in personal rooms, eat in eating places, and use a baggage supply service your every day bills shall be round 60 euros per individual per day. 

The price of lodging on the Camino from Tui

Public albergues – 10 euros per individual on common

Personal albergues – 15 euros per individual on common

Personal rooms – from 25 euros per individual (for a double room), from 30 euros per individual (for a single room)

The price of meals

Meals purchasing – 8-10 euros per individual per day

Breakfast in a restaurant – 3-5 euros

A set lunch (Menu del Peregrino) – 10-12 euros 

Dinner at a restaurant – from 15 euros per individual

Extras

Baggage supply – 7 euros per backpack/suitcase per stage

Laundry – 4-5 euros per load

When is one of the best time for strolling?

Weatherwise Might, June, and September-mid-October are one of the best months for strolling the Portuguese Camino from Tui. Might and September are the most well-liked months on the Camino. 

If you wish to stroll the Camino in summer time, escape crowds, and don’t thoughts the warmth then July and August are the great months. These are the height vacation months in Europe however not on the Camino.

Within the second half of April, the climate is often sunny and heat.

Winter months from the second half of October to March are fairly wet and chilly. There are only a few pilgrims on the route and a few albergues shut for the low season.  

What’s the lodging like on the route from Tui?

There are many locations to remain alongside the final 100 km of the Portuguese Camino. One can discover something from public albergues (essentially the most finances lodging) to non-public Albergue/hostels and motels. The place to remain is determined by your finances and choice.

Albergues

When you’re on a good finances public or municipal Albergues are your only option. The common value is 10 euros per mattress in a dormitory. Personal albergues are a bit dearer however often have higher amenities and are smaller. Count on to pay 15 euros per mattress on common. Albergues have dormitory rooms with bunk beds (often), a shared toilet, and a standard kitchen. A kitchen is nice if you happen to’re on a particular weight-reduction plan or need to get monetary savings on consuming out. 

Personal lodging

Personal rooms in motels are dearer. Count on to pay 25-30 euros per individual for double occupancy and 35+ euros per individual for single occupancy. 

There are some rental residences and even homes alongside the route. When you’re a household or a bunch of individuals strolling collectively it is likely to be an excellent different.

Easy methods to get to Tui?

The 2 nearest airports are in Vigo 28 km from Tui and Porto 120 km from Tui. You’ll be able to fly to every other of those cities relying on the place you’re coming from. From each locations, you may get to Tui by bus and/or prepare.

Attending to Tui from Vigo

Vigo Worldwide Airport is the closest airport to Tui. It operates direct flights from Barcelona, Madrid, and London. You may get to Vigo with one connection from a number of European cities. 

You may get to Tui from Vigo by direct bus or prepare. Vigo bus station and Vigo Urzáiz prepare station are positioned subsequent to one another. There are numerous buses from Vigo to Tui and two every day trains. Tickets will be bought on the stations (2,5 euros – bus, 4 euros – prepare). It takes 1 hour by bus and 45 minutes by prepare to get from Vigo to Tui.

Attending to Tui from Porto

When you come from exterior of Europe flying to Porto is the best choice. It’s a a lot larger airport with extra flights. 

There are extra transport choices from Porto to Valença do Minho, a Portuguese city on the alternative facet of the river, throughout the bridge from Tui. The gap between the 2 cities is about 1,5 km. You’ll be able to stroll or take a taxi. When checking for buses and trains put your vacation spot Valença if you happen to can’t discover something to Tui. 

You may get from Porto to Valença do Minho/Tui by bus or prepare. There are direct buses from Porto Airport to Valença do Minho/Tui. You could find the timetable and purchase tickets on-line. It is likely to be the best choice if you happen to don’t have a lot time and need to begin strolling the Camino as quickly as you land. The journey from Porto Airport to Tui takes 1h45min. The value is nineteen euros.

There are direct buses from the town of Porto to Valença.

Direct trains to Valença go away from Porto Campanha prepare station. The journey takes 2-2h30min. Tickets are between 11-15 euros. Discover extra data on-line.

The place to remain in Tui?

What to pack for the stroll?

Beneath you’ll find a number of the most vital objects to pack for the Camino. Extra packing suggestions will be present in our Camino de Santiago packing publish.

Crucial merchandise to pack for the Camino is footwear. Which footwear to decide on is determined by your preferences. We like strolling the Camino in gentle mountain climbing footwear. Some desire trainers or sneakers. The vital factor about your footwear is that they need to be worn. You could find extra suggestions on footwear in our publish on one of the best footwear for the Camino de Santiago.

A backpack is one other vital Camino merchandise if you happen to plan to hold it your self. Don’t purchase a giant backpack since you’ll find yourself filling it with pointless stuff. From our expertise, a 30-35L backpack ought to be sufficient for a 5-6-day stroll on the Camino. Discover extra data in our detailed publish on one of the best backpacks for the Camino. 

Merino wool socks are one thing that we at all times use when mountain climbing. In our expertise, these socks are one of the best for lengthy walks in any climate. They don’t soak up odors, assist to forestall blisters, and dry in a short time. We have now an in depth publish on the socks for the Camino.

Backpack supply service on the Camino from Tui

A number of firms provide baggage supply service on the Portuguese Camino from Tui. Your baggage is delivered on daily basis to your lodging place. You’ll be able to stroll the Camino with a daypack and the remainder of your baggage shall be transferred by automotive. The common worth is 7 euros per backpack/suitcase per stage. TuiTrans, Pilbeo, and Correos are the primary firms providing baggage supply on the route from Tui.

Tui to Santiago de Compostela route map

The Portuguese Camino from Tui strolling levels

Stage 1 (Stage 6 from Porto). Tui to Redondela, 31,5 km/19,5 mi

Distance – 31,5 km/19,5 mi

Time – 7-8 hours (shifting time) 

Ascent – 445 m

Descent – 477 m

Strolling floor – 27 km/17,3 mi – asphalt, 4,5 km/2,7 mi – gravel/footpath

Strolling on the highway – 2 km/1,2 mi 

One other lengthy and difficult day on the Central Route of the Portuguese Camino that you may cut up into two levels: Tui to Porriño – 15,5 km and Porriño to Redondela – 16 km. To be sincere it’s my least favourite day on this Camino route and one of many least favourite on any of the 9 Camino de Santiago routes that I’ve walked. The principle purpose is strolling alongside busy roads and thru a big industrial space. 

It’s vital to keep in mind that to get your Compostela certificates after finishing the Portuguese Camino route it’s important to accumulate a minimal of two stamps per day for the final 100 km. It’s not troublesome to do one stamp you possibly can on the place you keep and the second at a bar/restaurant alongside the route, a lot of the locations have stamps. Normally, you don’t need to order something simply ask for a stamp.

Challenges

An extended strolling day of over 30 km

Strolling via a big industrial space with many factories between 9,5 km and 13,5 km

Strolling subsequent to a busy highway between 13,5 km and 15,5 km

At 18 km there’s a harmful highway crossing. It’s a busy highway with no visitors gentle or pedestrian crossing it’s important to run throughout the highway. 

A steep ascent between 21 km and 25,5 km, over 170 m up

A steep descent between 25,5 km and 29 km, over 170 m down

Highlights

Strolling via the forest in the beginning of the day.

The picturesque city of Mos. 

Strolling via the forest within the final a part of the day.

The historic heart of Redondela.

Stage 1(stage 6). Route description

The primary 3 km/1,8 mi are via the city, fields, and forest.

3,3-5,3 km/2-3,2 mi on/alongside the highway

6,8 km/4,2 mi – guesthouse Clarevar, cafe Ultreia

7 km/4,3 mi – guesthouse Casa Celia

8,7 km/5,4 mi – a route cut up

9,2 km/5,7 mi – Albergue Casa Alternativo

9,5-13,5 km/5,9-8,3 mi – a giant industrial space with many factories and storage amenities

13,5 km/8,3 mi – a restaurant

13,5-15,5 km/8,3-9,6 mi – strolling subsequent to a busy highway

14,5 km/9 mi – a restaurant, a bar

15-17 km/9,3-10,5 mi – Porriño, a city with many eating places, retailers, guesthouses, and a non-public Albergue Rincon del Peregrino at 16 km. 

18 km/11 mi – a harmful highway crossing

19,5 km/12 mi – a non-public albergue and a bar

21,3 km/13,2 mi – a merchandising machine with cool drinks and snacks

22 km/13,6 mi – the small city of Mos. When you’re pondering of stopping earlier it’s an ideal place. There’s an albergue, a few bars, a restaurant, and a chapel. The lengthy and steep ascent begins from the city.

22-25,5 km/13,6-15,8 mi – a steep ascent via the forest

25,5-28 km/15,8-17,3 mi – a descent via the forest

26,7 km/16,5 mi – a restaurant

27,1 km/16,8 mi – a bar

28-29 km/17,3-18 mi – a really steep descent, 120 m down over 1 km

28,6 km/17,7 mi – Albergue/bar Corisco

31,5 km/19,5 mi – Redondela

Allternative. Tui to Redondela in 2 days

Tui to Porriño, 15,5 km/9,3 mi

Distance – 15,5 km/9,3 mi

Time – 3-4 hours (shifting time) 

Ascent – 171 m

Descent – 185 m

Strolling floor – 12,5 km/7,7 mi – asphalt, 3 km/1,8 mi – gravel/footpath

Strolling on the highway – 2 km/1,2 mi

Porriño to Redondela, 16 km/10 mi

Distance – 16 km/10 mi

Time – 3-4 hours (shifting time) 

Ascent – 274 m

Descent – 292 m

Strolling floor – 14,5 km/9 mi – asphalt, 1,5 km/0,9 mi – gravel/footpath

Stage 2 (stage 7). Redondela to Pontevedra, 20,6 km/12,8 mi

Distance – 20,6 km/12,8 mi

Time – 4-5 hours (shifting time) 

Ascent – 425 m

Descent – 400 m

Strolling floor – 13 km/7,4 mi – asphalt, 7,5 km/4,6 mi – footpath/gravel

Strolling on the highway – 500 m/0,3 mi 

It was a nice strolling day with lovely forest surroundings, and plenty of locations to cease for espresso and relaxation together with a number of spontaneous stalls in the course of the forest the place you may get snacks, espresso, cool drinks, and a stamp leaving a donation. 

Challenges

A steep ascent between 1,7 km and 4,7 km, round 140 m up

A steep and brief descent between 4,7 km and 6 km, round 100 m down

One other steep ascent between 10 km and 12 km, round 130 m up

Highlights

Strolling via an exquisite forest all through the day

The Medieval Bridge de Pontesanpaio over the River Verdugo with spectacular views

The historic heart of Pontevedra

Stage 2 (stage 7) route description

The primary 4 km/2,4 mi are via a quiet countryside

4-5,5 km/2,4-3,4 mi the route goes via the forest

6,5-9,6 km/4-6 mi – strolling via a number of cities with a number of albergues, motels, eating places, and retailers. 

8,6 km/5,3 mi – Medieval Bridge de Pontesanpaio. It’s an exquisite bridge with spectacular views. It’s an excellent place to cease for lunch or espresso. There are a few cafes and bakeries earlier than the bridge.

9,6-11,6 km/6-7,2 mi – strolling on a footpath via the forest

15,5 km/9,6 mi – a bar, a store, and a small chapel the place you may get a stamp

15,8 km/9,8 mi – a cut up on the Central Route. Most individuals take the complementary route as a result of it goes via the forest as a substitute of the “official” route alongside the highway.

16-19 km/10-11,8 mi – strolling on the footpath via the forest

19 km/11,8 mi – an albergue/cafe

19,5 km/12,1 mi – the outskirts of Pontevedra

20,6 km/12,8 mi – the historic heart of Pontevedra

Detailed data on the final 3 levels of the Portuguese Camino from Tui shall be added quickly.

Stage 3 (stage 8). Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis, 21 km/13 mi

Distance – 21 km/13 mi

Time – 5 hours (shifting time) 

Elevation acquire – 227 m

Stage 4 (stage 9). Caldas de Reis to Padrón, 19 km/11,8 mi

Distance – 19 km/11,8 mi

Time – 4-5 hours (shifting time) 

Elevation acquire – 280 m

Stage 5 (stage 10). Padrón to Santiago de Compostela, 24 km/15 mi

Distance – 24 km/15 mi

Time – 6 hours (shifting time) 

Elevation acquire – 530 m

The gorgeous half of Stingy Nomads, liable for all our land adventures (mountain climbing, climbing, strolling the Camino) and following them write-ups. Alya loves strolling since she was a baby, she prefers to stroll 1000 km with a backpack slightly than to do a ten 000 km highway journey (truly any highway journey). Alya is a giant fan of Latin America, the Spanish language, and dancing. Each time we go away she desperately misses our canine Chile.