Description

Bono Iacobus Portugese Way

From the main Portuguese population centers (Lisbon, Porto, Braga, or Coimbra), the Portuguese set off on their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, giving rise to the current Portuguese Way.

This route began to regain popularity in the late 20th century when it was properly signposted and adapted for future pilgrims. It has now become the second most popular route. Over 34,000 people enjoyed this route in the last recorded year before the pandemic, with an average of 75,000 people before 2020.

With this package, you will have the opportunity to travel it with the Bono Iacobus. This is a tourist service specifically designed for the Camino de Santiago. It allows you to travel the stages of this journey, staying each day in a different rural tourism house.

Bordering the Rías of Vigo and Pontevedra, combining mountains and sea, and crossing landscapes of extreme beauty and authenticity, you will experience this unique adventure. All of this is complemented by a warm welcome in the rural tourism houses.

What is included?

You can see a summary of the services included in the package

• 5 nights of accommodation in rural houses.
• Half - Board basis (breakfast and dinner).
• Transfer at the end of each stage to the rural house and back (if necessary).
• Basic travel insurance.
• VAT.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive to Tui by your own expense. 
Accommodation in a Rural Turism establishment. 

Day 2 : Stage 1 " Tui – Redondela " (31,2 Km.).
Start the day with breakfast to energize for the stage. This stage takes place almost at sea level, where you will pass by A Ponte das Febres after descending the San Simón River. Before reaching Redondela, you will have crossed the historic center of Porriño and Santa Eulalia de Mos. Accommodation and dinner in a rural tourism establishment in Redondela.

Day 3 : Stage 2 "Redondela – Pontevedra" (18 Km).
After breakfast, continue the pilgrimage. In this stage, you will reach the provincial capital, Pontevedra. Pontevedra awaits you after passing through municipalities such as Arcade, the narrow streets of Ponte Sampaio, or Cacheiro. Accommodation and dinner in a rural tourism establishment in Pontevedra.

Day 4 : Stage 3 "Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis" (22,8 Km).
After breakfast, continue the pilgrimage. In the middle of this stage, you can enjoy the two crosses that preside over Ponte Balbón. After 10 km, you will have reached your destination. Accommodation and dinner in a rural tourism establishment in Caldas de Reis.

Day 5 : Stage 4 "Caldas de Reis - Padrón" (18,6 Km).
After breakfast, continue the pilgrimage. Some exquisite spicy or non-spicy peppers await you at the end of this stage, which will take you up to Nuestra Señora de Carracedo on your way to Pontecesures. Accommodation and dinner in a rural tourism establishment in Padrón.

Day 6 : Stage 5 "Padrón - Santiago de Compostela" (23,9 Km).
After breakfast, start the final stage to Santiago de Compostela.

* The length of the stages is approximate. The finish point of the stage can be modify attending to the transfer procedures.   

Useful information

Optional services

• Extra night accommodation in Santiago de Compostela
• Private transfer to the beginning of the pilgrimage.
• Luggage tranfer service.
• Regular or private excursions to Finisterre, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, etc
• Guided tour of Santiago de Compostela
• Optional insurance.

Note: If you would like to book any of these services, please include them un the reservation form under the "observations" field.

Prices

• Single room: 670.00 €
• Double room: 970.00 €