Tui – Private transport to Porrnino – Redondela (16 Km)

We will have a private transfer from Tui to our starting point in Porrnino. We will pass through different villages where we can visit Romanesque style chapels, such as the chapel of Santa Maria, Santa Eulalia de Mos or Santiaguiño de Antas.  Before arriving in Redondela we will have a nice view of the coast and the Puente de Rande bridge that was built to cross the estuary of Vigo.  This area is well-known for its tasty oysters and seafood.

From Redondela to Pontevedra (20 Km) 

On day three we will enjoy beautiful sea views, and cross the Ponte Sampaio bridge, where many battles took place during the French occupation. We will pass the church of Santa Maria, a fine example of Romanesque architecture, before reaching the beautiful city of Pontevedra,  which is best known for its urban planning and the charm of its old town, it is also home to the churches of La Peregrina, where there is a statue of the Virgin Mary dressed as a pilgrim.

Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (23 Km)

Once we leave Pontevedra, the route will begin to change we will mainly walk through eucalyptus and pine forests, where we will see many “cruceros”, a very typical Galician monument, related to the “Santa Compaña” – a mythical belief in rural Galicia, that denotes the presence of the dead in the world of the living. We will pass through the villages Santa María de Alba and Agudelo, before reaching Caldas de Reis, which is known for its thermal springs.

Pontevedra – Caldas de Reis (23 Km)

Once we leave Pontevedra, the route will begin to change we will mainly walk through eucalyptus and pine forests, where we will see many “cruceros”, a very typical Galician monument, related to the “Santa Compaña” – a mythical belief in rural Galicia, that denotes the presence of the dead in the world of the living. We will pass through the villages Santa María de Alba and Agudelo, before reaching Caldas de Reis, which is known for its thermal springs.

Padrón – Santiago (24 Km)

This is the last day of walking before reaching our destination, along the way we will pass through by Iria Flavia, which was once a Roman city and later an episcopal see until the 11^th century, it is also the birthplace of Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela. We will reach O Milladorio the humilladoiro where we get our first glimpse of the cathedral, traditionally this is where pilgrims upon catching sight of the cathedral for the first time ‘humbled themselves’ by kneeling,  here the walk becomes more urban as we walk into Santiago.

Santiago de Compostela

Free day to Explore the town of Santiago de Compostela.

Spend the day visiting this beautiful city, proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Where you can visit the market town, Plaza de Abastos or one of the local museums such as the Museum of Pilgrimages or the Cathedral Museum. There are also walking tours of the area, and the option to book a day trip to Finisterre, which in roman times was considered the end of the earth.

Depart Santiago de Compostela

Free morning in Santiago before your transfer to the airport. Transfer is for the Aer Lingus flight to Dublin only

7 Nights  €765, per person sharing.

NB: All participants MUST fundraise for ALONE, have travel insurance and book their own flights.

·       Seven nights’ accommodation in twin rooms with private facilities

·       Scheduled Airport Return Transfers with Aer Lingus flights in and out of Santiago

·       Breakfast each morning.

·       Daily luggage transfer.

·       Baggage Transfer Daily of one 20kg bag per person.

·       Walking Notes.

·       Pilgrim Passport.  

·       24/7 Emergency support in the event of a problem.

·       Back up of local Uwalk office support.

As this is a Fundraising trip, all participants are required to fundraise for ALONE, the fundraising target is €1500.

All participants MUST have travel insurance and book their own flights.