We welcome solo travellers but we do not match people up to share. If you are a solo traveller you must book a single room.
Please note that you need to book flights with Aer Lingus into Santiago de Compostela for this trip. Our transfers will run according to Aer Lingus arrival and departure times.
This is the final stage of the Portuguese Camino. It winds its way through southern Galicia and we stay in some beautiful towns as we make our way to Santiago de Compostela. Highlights include the beautiful and historic Pontevedra and Padron. This stage offers some lovely hotels and food options.
Our experience finishes woth our arrival into Praza do Obradoiro in front of the Cathedral of St James in Santiago.
The itinerary is as follows,
Day 1: Arrive in Santiago airport and transfer to Valenca
Day 2: Walk from Valenca to Porrino 21.8km
Day 3: Porrino to Redondela 19.1km
Day 4: Redondela to Pontevedra 17.2km
Day 5: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis 22.2km
Day 6: Caldas de Reis to Padron 19.1km
Day 7: Padron to Santiago de Compostela 25.6km
Day 8: Transfer to airport. Time tbc
The guides will meet the group at Dublin airport
- This list is recommendations and only covers what you will need while walking,you will need other clothes in the evenings.
- Footwear, I recommend a light half boot, these are available in all good outdoor stores. It is advisable to get a pair a half size bigger than normal as your feet may swell walking long distances. This will result in your toes catching on the inside of your boot.
- Walking pant, they are lightweight and dry quickly. A pair with zip off legs are very handy.
- Trainers or sandals are good for giving your feet a rest in the evenings.
- Light rain jacket and waterproof pants or a good poncho.
- Walking socks, I recommend Smartwool and Bridgedale walking socks. They have worked really well for me over the years.
- Light Fleece, always carry it in your day pack in case it gets chilly when you stop for a coffee or lunch.
- Sun Hat, if the weather is hot and sunny you should cover your head.
- Sunglasses, to protect your eyes, a very important piece of kit.
- Sunscreen, I use Factor 50 and I apply it a few times a day.
- Warm hat, for the chilly mornings or evenings.
- Baselayers, I always use a baselayer with a light shirt over it when walking.
- You should have a 30 litre day pack. Get one with waist straps that will help take the pressure from your shoulders. It will make longer distances easier.
- Water bottle/Camelpak/Platypus, the tap water is safe to drink and we encourage people to bring their own water bottles and refill them.
- Toilet paper, you never know when you will be caught short. We operate a policy of 'Leave No Trace'. All toilet paper should be brought with you and disposed of in the hotel.Nappy bags are handy for this.
- Snacks/Energy bars, essential and everyone should have some in their day packs. They can be purchased on the Camino,but some people prefer to bring their own.
FIRST AID
The guides will have a first aid kit but you should have a small one yourself.
- Plasters
- Paracetamol
- Antihistamines
- Antiseptic cream
- Blister plasters
- Foot powder or Vaseline for your toes to help prevent blisters
- Any medication you may be on
-7 nights B&B
- Luggage transfers, one piece per person per day
- Transfer from Santiago airport to Valenca
- Transfer from Santiago hotel to Santiago airport
- Guides
- Camino passport
- Flights
- Travel and medical insurance, we highly recommend both
- Lunches, dinner and beverages
Flights can be booked at aerlingus.com and we will be flying from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela return.
Fitness
It is up to each individual to be fit enough to complete the walks each day. If a person cannot finish a walk, for whatever reason, they will have to pay for the transport themselves. This usually means calling for a taxi. Into the West Adventures will not be liable for the costs.
Food & Footwear
Recommendations will be given on where to eat.
The group will have breakfast at 7.30 am each morning and will depart at 8.30am. We encourage each person to walk at their own pace, it is not a race. That said the more training a person can do the more they will enjoy the trip.
Even though dinner is not included groups usually eat together at 7.30pm each evening. If people do not wish to join the group for dinner they must inform the guides.
If there are any problems please inform one of your guides.
We advise that your footwear be a half size to a full size bigger than normal. This is because your foot may swell when walking.
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