Camino de Santiago Tour for Women: Walk the Portuguese Way

June 2-10, 2027

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ABOUT THE CAMINO

ITINERARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

PREPARATION

Group of women walking the Camino de Santiago Portuguese Way

Trip Overview

Dates: June 2, 2027
Duration: 9 Days
Investment: Starting at $5995
Activity Level: Energetic - This tour involves approximately 10-12.5 miles per day of walking/hiking. Travelers should exercise regularly to prepare.
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Walk the Camino With Challenge, Meaning, and Support

This is a slower-paced Camino experience, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. You’ll average around 11 miles per day, giving you plenty of physical challenge along with space to walk at your own pace, connect with other pilgrims, and enjoy moments of reflection along The Way.

You do the walking. We’ll take care of the details that make the journey possible.

For a thousand years, pilgrims have traversed the Camino de Santiago. Now it’s your turn to follow in their footsteps on the Portuguese Way, walking approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Portugal into Spain and ultimately to Santiago de Compostela.

Over seven walking days, you’ll follow ancient pilgrimage paths through medieval towns, quiet woodlands, vineyards, rural villages, and the lush landscapes of Galicia. With an expert Camino tour leader, luggage transfers, a support van, water and snacks along the trail, and your accommodations taken care of, you can focus on the experience instead of the logistics.

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This journey might be a great fit if you’re ready for a physical challenge, but want the logistics and support handled for you along the way.

You’ll likely feel at home on this Camino if you:

  • Exercise regularly and are willing to prepare for several consecutive days of walking

  • Are comfortable walking roughly 10–12 miles a day across varied terrain

  • Want the accomplishment of walking the Camino without arranging your own lodging, luggage transfers, and daily logistics

  • Like the idea of traveling with a group of women while still having space to walk at your own pace and enjoy moments of reflection

  • Are comfortable staying in a mix of hotels, inns, guesthouses, and rural accommodations where amenities may vary

  • Don’t mind choosing and purchasing your own lunch along the trail

  • Are traveling solo and want a built-in community to share the experience with

This is a slower-paced Camino experience, but it is still an energetic journey. You’ll cover approximately 120 kilometers (75 miles) over seven walking days, so preparation and regular exercise are important.

Is This Camino Journey Right for You?

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Camino de Santiago Journey at a Glance

Route: Walk approximately 120 km (75 miles) along the Portuguese Way, beginning in Portugal and continuing through Galicia to Santiago de Compostela.

Duration: 9 days, including 7 walking days

Total Walking Distance: Approximately 120 km / 75 miles

Daily Walking Distance: Approximately 10–12.5 miles per day

Activity Level: Energetic. Travelers should exercise regularly and prepare for consecutive days of long-distance walking with elevation changes.

Lodging: 8 nights in a mix of hotels, family-run pazos, renovated farmhouses, pousadas, and Galician manor homes along or near the Camino. Rooms have private bathrooms, but amenities can vary at smaller properties.

Luggage & Trail Support: Your main luggage is transferred between accommodations while you walk with a day pack. A private support van travels with the group and provides checkpoints with water and snacks along the trail.

Meals: All breakfasts and most dinners are included. Lunches are on your own along the trail, with shops, cafΓ©s, restaurants, and small pilgrim bars available along the route.

Arrival & Departure: Meet the group in Porto, Portugal, for one group transfer to the starting area. The journey ends in Santiago de Compostela. Travelers depart independently by taxi to Santiago Airport or can extend their stay in Santiago.

Compostela: Completing this route makes you eligible to receive the Compostela, the official certificate of completion from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela.

Room Options: Private rooms are available. Solo travelers who would prefer to share may request roommate matching, subject to another traveler requesting a match.

Group Size: Minimum of 6 travelers required to confirm the trip.

Price & Deposit: Starting at $5,995

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Why Walk the Camino With Bold Spirit Travel?

Walking the Camino is a deeply personal experience, but that doesn’t mean you have to figure out every detail on your own. Bold Spirit Travel gives you the freedom to experience the Portuguese Way at your own pace with the support, logistics, and community already built in.

Experienced Camino Guidance
An expert English-speaking Camino tour leader travels with you throughout the journey, sharing the history and traditions of the trail and helping you make the most of your experience.

Luggage & Trail Support
Walk with just your day pack while your main luggage is transferred between accommodations. A private support van travels with the group, with checkpoint stops for water and snacks along the trail.

The Logistics Are Handled
Hotels, luggage transfers, transportation throughout the journey, breakfasts, and most dinners are arranged for you, so you can focus on walking instead of coordinating the details.

Prepare Before You Go
You’ll receive a detailed planning guide and packing list, plus join a pre-trip Zoom session to meet your guides and fellow travelers before departure.

Experience the Camino Your Way
You’re traveling together, but you don’t have to walk together every minute. Walk with new friends when you feel social or take time for quiet reflection when you want it. This isn’t a race.

Celebrate in Santiago
Finish your walk at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, receive your Compostela, and celebrate what you’ve accomplished with the women who walked alongside you.

Women taking a break while walking the camino de santiago portuguese way

Daily Distance & Elevation

Walking Day Route Distance Elevation Gain Elevation Loss
Day 2 Tui β†’ O PorriΓ±o 10.5 mi / 17 km 620 ft / 190 m 715 ft / 220 m
Day 3 O PorriΓ±o β†’ Redondela 10.5 mi / 17 km 1,050 ft / 320 m 980 ft / 300 m
Day 4 Redondela β†’ Pontevedra 12.5 mi / 20 km 1,150 ft / 350 m 1,230 ft / 375 m
Day 5 Pontevedra β†’ Briallos 10.5 mi / 17 km 690 ft / 210 m 660 ft / 200 m
Day 6 Briallos β†’ Valga 11 mi / 17.5 km 790 ft / 240 m 755 ft / 230 m
Day 7 Valga β†’ A PicaraΓ±a 10 mi / 16 km 980 ft / 300 m 1,020 ft / 310 m
Day 8 A PicaraΓ±a β†’ Santiago de Compostela 5.5 mi / 9 km 200 ft / 60 m 615 ft / 200 m
Walking Day Route Distance Elevation Gain Elevation Loss
Day 2 Tui β†’ O PorriΓ±o 10.5 mi / 17 km 620 ft / 190 m 715 ft / 220 m
Day 3 O PorriΓ±o β†’ Redondela 10.5 mi / 17 km 1,050 ft / 320 m 980 ft / 300 m
Day 4 Redondela β†’ Pontevedra 12.5 mi / 20 km 1,150 ft / 350 m 1,230 ft / 375 m
Day 5 Pontevedra β†’ Briallos 10.5 mi / 17 km 690 ft / 210 m 660 ft / 200 m
Day 6 Briallos β†’ Valga 11 mi / 17.5 km 790 ft / 240 m 755 ft / 230 m
Day 7 Valga β†’ A PicaraΓ±a 10 mi / 16 km 980 ft / 300 m 1,020 ft / 310 m
Day 8 A PicaraΓ±a β†’ Santiago de Compostela 5.5 mi / 9 km 200 ft / 60 m 615 ft / 200 m

Your Nine-Day Camino de Santiago Itinerary

  • Fly into the Francisco SΓ‘ Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal, or take the train from Lisbon to Porto to meet the group.

    Our private driver will pick up the group at our central meeting spot in Porto.

    There will be one group transfer and you will receive more information on where to meet the group closer to departure.

    Hop in the minibus and you’re off to the charming village of ValenΓ§a in Portugal. Enjoy free time to look around this historic town and do some shopping. You will have time to have lunch on your own.

    Next, we will transfer to our hotel for the first night and get settled.

    Later, enjoy orientation with your tour leaders and a group welcome dinner where you will get to know your walking buddiesβ€”we start our trek tomorrow.

    *We highly recommend that you fly into Porto a few days before the trip starts to see this amazing city and get on local time. Book a room at Hotel Catalonia Porto in central Porto for a beautiful stay in the city. Our meeting spot on Day 1 will be near this hotel.

    Meals included: Welcome dinner

    Hotel: Accommodations in Tui

  • Good morning, Pilgrim! 

    A filling breakfast is offered at the hotel.

    Walking shoes on and daypacks ready, we are ready to begin the first leg of our walking journey.

    The route today has a great variety of scenery: expect natural woodland paths along the river, quiet country roads, and lots of vinesβ€”both grape and kiwi, all indicative of the fertility of the Minho Valley.

    You’ll grab lunch on your own along the trail when you feel like it (your tour leaders will have suggestions for you).

    Our group will stop in O PorriΓ±o at the end of the day and transfer back to the hotel.

    Wash off the trail dust and relax a bit before a hearty communal dinner served at the hotel.

    Distance: 10.5 miles (17 km)
    Elevation gain: 620 feet (190 meters)
    Elevation loss: 715 feet (220 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Hotel: Accommodations in Tui

  • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and fill your water bottle for today’s trek.

    We pick up the Camino in O PorrinΜƒo. The town is famous for its pink granite and is also home to the stunning edifice of the Casa Consistorial, built in 1919 by the town’s own architect, Antonio Palacios.

    Onward and upwards we go, ascending to the Capilla de SantiaguinΜƒo de Antas on Monte Cornedo. We are rewarded with sweeping views of the valley of Redondela as we descend through rambling vines and charming lanes to the town below. 

    Lunch is on your own. Eat at a local restaurant along the way with a walking buddy or grab a quick bite solo. Our guide will always recommend a restaurant for lunch.

    Our group will travel together each day, but that does not mean we are joined at the hip. Your pace may be faster or slower, depending on the day.

    You do not need to keep up with the fastest walker. You do not need to be the fastest walker. It’s not a race, it’s an experience. 

    You might feel chatty in the morning and need space for self-reflection in the afternoon. You do you. There is time and space for it as you make your way along the Camino. 

    We’ll continue to Redondela where we will stop for the day.

    At the hotel, freshen up and then swap trail stories over drinks. Enjoy a delicious Spanish dinner at the hotel.

    Distance: 10.5 miles (17 km)
    Elevation gain: 1,050 feet (320 meters)
    Elevation loss: 980 feet (300 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Hotel: Accommodations in Pontevedra

  • You’re awake early for breakfast at the hotel before lacing up and heading down the trail.

    You have been walking for a couple of days now. You are finding your stride and getting used to the rhythm of the Camino. 

    Onward from Redondela, we traverse ancient stone pathsβ€”the Camino Realesβ€”through quiet woodlands. At times we cross a busy road and then drop back into the woods.

    We have two significant but beautiful climbs today. You’ll tackle these ascents on either side of the small fishing town of Arcade, the β€œoyster capital” of Galicia. Arcade is a totally charming waterside village. Stop here and have another coffee or a fresh orange juice. Take in the bridge and the peacefulness of the place.

    The afternoon is mainly shady eucalyptus woodland before our final stop in the city of Pontevedra, a lively town with a wonderful central plaza perfect for a post-hike drink.

    Take some time to rest up and maybe rinse out a shirt or two.

    Dinner is on your own this evening.

    Go out and see what Pontevedra has to offer with a Bold Spirit Camino friend! 

    Distance: 12.5 miles (20 km)
    Elevation gain: 1,150 feet (350 meters)
    Elevation loss: 1,230 feet (375 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast

    Hotel: Accommodations in Pontevedra

  • After breakfast at the hotel, lace up those hiking shoes and grab your walking sticks, because we’re off to Briallos today.

    Today is a peaceful day of gentle walking in the rural countryside with minimal services. The forest paths, replete with eucalyptus and pine, are calming places to get into the zone of simply walking and meditating on the rhythm of breath and body. 

    You’ll end your walk today in Briallos and transfer to MeaΓ±o to check into your hotel. 

    Enjoy dinner with your walking buddies tonight after some needed R&R. 

    Distance: 10.5 miles (17 km)
    Elevation gain: 690 feet (210 meters)
    Elevation loss: 660 feet (200 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Hotel: Rural accommodations in MeaΓ±o

  • Start the hike today in Briallos where you left the trail yesterday.

    You’ll pass through historic Caldas de Reis this morning, a town famed for its thermal waters. The Celts and Romans settled here for this reason and named it Aquis Celenis.

    Caldas de Reis has been enticing travelers for centuries to come and β€œtake the waters.” Do as the pilgrims before you did and soak your feet in the lavadero filled with hot spring water. 

    Just like on other days, lunch is on your own when you want it.        

    Our private driver will take us from Valga to PadrΓ³n where we will spend the night.

    Enjoy dinner together at our accommodations.

    Distance: 11 miles (17.5 km)
    Elevation gain: 790 feet (240 meters)
    Elevation loss: 755 feet (230 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Hotel: Rural "pazo"

  • You’re getting closer to our final destination, Santiago de Compostela. But today, we will enjoy the journey. 

    You’ll visit Padrón on the trail today. This town is an important moment in your Camino journey because of its long-held association with the legend of Santiago. It was here that the Apostle Saint James first preached on the rocks above the town and a miracle occurred: he made a spring appear using his staff. Additionally, the story goes that it was also in Padrón that the boat carrying Santiago’s body from Palestine was moored.  

    Don’t forget to sample the spicy side of Padrón. The village is well-known for its little green peppers which are fried whole in olive oil and are highly addictive! Eating them is a gamble because one in every five or six has a spicy kick.

    Expect a day traversing gentle terrain through the sleepy villages allowing our final, up-close glimpse at how locals live and the simplicity of rural Galician life.       

    Have a quiet lunch on your own or grab a bite with friends you’ve connected with along the Camino. 

    Our driver will meet us in A PicaraΓ±a and take us to our hotel for some much-deserved refreshments and dinner.

    Tomorrow, you will arrive in Santiago. Enjoy this last night on the trail.

    Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
    Elevation gain: 980 feet (300 meters)
    Elevation loss: 1,020 feet (310 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

    Hotel: Accommodations in BriΓ³n

  • This is our last day walking the Camino together. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then lace up your boots. It’s time to see the finish line!

    Leaving behind A PicaraΓ±a, we begin a gentle descent through a scattering of villages. Along the way, we’ll get a brief glimpse of Santiago de Compostela and its cathedral spires. 

    Eventually, we’ll arrive in β€œcivilization.” The last few kilometers are along busy sidewalks before entering the medieval heart of the city. 

    The walking portion of our journey ends today at the steps of the cathedral.

    You will have time today to get the Compostela, your official certificate stating that you completed the Camino! Your tour leader will help you with this process.

    At the hotel in central Santiago, settle in and grab a shower. Rest your feet for a bit or head out and explore this incredible town.

    We have much to celebrate. Walking so many miles is a great accomplishment, and while your feet may be tired, your heart will be full.

    Later, we will meet for a special dinner together. Raise a glass for your fellow pilgrims! We did it!

    Distance: 10 miles (16 km)
    Elevation gain: 860 feet (260 meters)
    Elevation loss: 720 feet (220 meters)

    Meals included: Breakfast, Celebratory Dinner

    Hotel: Centrally located, walkable accommodations in Santiago de Compostela

  • Today, it’s time to see what Santiago is all about. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a two-hour walking tour of Santiago and the cathedral with an expert guide. Fall in love with a city that has been stealing hearts for centuries and learn more about the pilgrims who came before you.

    After our walking tour, you may want to attend Pilgrims’ Mass at the Santiago Cathedral.

    Then, it’s time to say farewell to your Bold Spirit Travel buddies and tour leaders. You have shared a lot on this trip and you’ll likely make plans to connect again in the future.

    Check out of the hotel and then take a taxi to the Santiago airport.

    You can fly home from Santiago on Iberia Airlines (most flights stop in Madrid), or fly to Madrid and head home from there. Make sure your flight leaves today after 2:30PM so you do not miss this morning’s walking tour. Another option would be to return to Porto or Lisbon and fly home from one of those international airports.

  • You may choose to book one or two more nights at a hotel in Santiago and explore a bit more. We have found that most guests want at least one more night in this dynamic city. This will allow you to really see Santiago. Maybe you would like a foot massage or perhaps you’d like to visit the Pilgrim’s Museum? The city’s food market is wonderful (and a great place for lunch) and there is lots of shopping along Santiago’s charming lanes.

    Or keep walking. Many pilgrims keep going after arriving in Santiago, continuing on to Finisterre where the trail ends at KM 0 at the Atlantic Ocean. Walking to Finisterre takes another five days and you will need to book your own accommodations.

    If you don’t have time for another five days on the trail, book a day trip on a guided bus tour and see the coast and Finisterre. This all-day tour requires that you book at least two more nights in Santiago (we have a contact for you to do this). Guests tend to love this extra side-trip to see more of Galicia and the wild Atlantic Ocean.

    Distance: Zero!

    Meals included: Breakfast

What's Included in Your Camino Journey?

What’s Included: 

  • Eight nights at beautiful hotels, inns, and B&Bs

  • An English-speaking Bold Spirit tour leader accompanying you every step of the way

  • All meals as indicated in the detailed itinerary (all breakfasts, most dinners)

  • Group transfer from Porto to our hotel in Tui on the tour start date

  • Private land transfers for the Bold Spirit group throughout the entire adventure

  • A small-group experience

  • Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel

  • Checkpoint stops along the trail with water and snacks

  • Private WhatsApp group for your group of travel buddies

  • Support van along the trail

  • A planning guide and packing list to get you ready for this Bold Spirit adventure

  • A pre-tour Zoom call to meet other travelers

What’s NOT Included: 

  • Round-trip airfareβ€”you need to arrive in Porto and meet us for the transfer

  • Gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Cost for additional activities such as massage or a day trip to Finisterre

  • Meals not outlined in the detailed itinerary; lunches are not included but there are shops, cafΓ©s, and restaurants along the route and small bars/restaurants that cater to pilgrims

  • Alcoholic beverages, unless otherwise specified (most dinners include wine)

  • Personal expenses, such as souvenirs

  • Travel insurance (emergency medical evacuation coverage is required)

  • Early hotel check-in

  • Telephone charges

  • Room service/minibar

  • Laundry

  • Dinner on Day 4 in Pontevedra

Training and Preparing for the Camino

Walking the Camino is an incredible experience, but your body will be doing real work. Preparing ahead of time will help you enjoy the journey rather than simply counting down the miles until you can take off your shoes.

Train for multiple days of walking

This is an Energetic journey with seven consecutive walking days of approximately 10–12.5 miles each. Prepare with regular walking and work up to longer distances and back-to-back walking days before your trip.

Pack light and layer up

Your main luggage is transferred each day and is limited to 40 pounds. Pack layers for changing weather and use our Camino de Santiago Packing List for specific recommendations.

Prepare for varied terrain

The Portuguese Way takes you along woodland paths, quiet country roads, ancient stone paths, rural trails, and through towns and villages, with plenty of climbs and descents along the way. Train on hills and varied terrain when possible.

Plan for your dietary needs

Vegetarian and vegan options can be limited in rural Spain. If you have dietary restrictions, consider packing trail mix, protein bars, or other supplemental snacks.

Break in your gear

Wear comfortable, broken-in trekking shoes and practice carrying your day pack before the trip. Taking care of your feet and preventing blisters is especially important when walking day after day.

Purchase travel insurance

Emergency evacuation medical insurance is required. Additional travel insurance covering cancellation, trip interruption, luggage, and personal belongings is also strongly recommended.

Woman walking the camino de santiago portuguese way
camino de santiago trail marker

Travel Solo, Walk Together

Many women join the Camino on their own, but you won’t be navigating the experience alone. Before departure, you’ll meet your guides and fellow travelers during a pre-trip planning session so you’ll already know some familiar faces when the journey begins.

Once on the trail, you can walk at your own pace. Spend the morning chatting with new friends, take the afternoon for quiet reflection, or find your own rhythm somewhere in between. You’re part of a group, but you don’t have to be joined at the hip.

At the end of each day, reconnect over dinner, swap trail stories, and celebrate another day of walking behind you.

β€œI just completed walking the Camino (112 kilometers) with this group. From start to finish they were professional, knowledgeable, funny, kind and supportive. I cannot wait to book my next trip through Bold Spirit.”
β€” Laura H.

And after the trip, your private WhatsApp group makes it easy to stay connected with the women who shared the experience with you.

Common Questions About Walking the Camino

  • No. While the Camino has centuries of religious and pilgrimage history, travelers walk it for many different reasons. This journey leaves room for reflection, connection, physical challenge, and experiencing the history and traditions of the Way.

  • Yes. Completing this Bold Spirit route makes you eligible to receive the Compostela, the official certificate of completion issued by the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela. Your tour leader will help you navigate the process when you arrive.

  • You should exercise regularly and prepare specifically for walking long distances on consecutive days. This journey includes seven walking days ranging from approximately 10 to 12.5 miles, with plenty of climbs and descents along the way. Before your trip, work up to longer walks and practice walking on back-to-back days so your body is prepared for the repeated effort of the Camino.

  • Yes. Your main luggage is transferred between accommodations, so you only need to carry your day pack while walking.

  • Absolutely. Solo travelers are welcome, and you’ll meet your guides and fellow travelers during a pre-trip planning session before arriving in Spain.

  • You’ll stay in a mix of hotels, family-run pazos, renovated farmhouses, pousadas, and Galician manor homes. Rooms have private bathrooms, although amenities such as air conditioning, hairdryers, and televisions may vary at smaller properties.

  • Comfortable, broken-in trekking shoes, a day pack, and a reusable water bottle are essentials. For the complete list, see the Camino de Santiago Packing List.

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