{"id":927,"date":"2026-08-24T14:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pilgrimgroupstravel.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=927"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:49:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T14:49:14","slug":"927","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/pilgrimgroupstravel.com\/es\/producto\/927\/","title":{"rendered":"Camino : The Portuguese Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mother Cabrini&#039;s New York (English)\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r_C_iSsPDtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rrxv9d\" data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"78\">Camino Portugu\u00e9s: From Tui to Santiago de Compostela<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"202\"><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"202\">11 Days \/ 9 Nights | Madrid \u00b7 Tui \u00b7 O Porri\u00f1o \u00b7 Arcade \u00b7 Pontevedra \u00b7 Caldas de Reis \u00b7 Padr\u00f3n \u00b7 Santiago de Compostela<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"282\"><strong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"282\">Approx. 120 km | One of the Great Historic Routes to the Tomb of St. James<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"129oxqi\" data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"309\">About This Pilgrimage<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"536\">The <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"358\">Camino Portugu\u00e9s \u2014 the Portuguese Way \u2014<\/strong> is one of the great historic routes of the <strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"424\">Camino de Santiago<\/strong>, followed for centuries by pilgrims traveling north from Portugal toward the tomb of <strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"535\">St. James the Apostle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"778\">Its origins reach deep into the Middle Ages, when pilgrims departed from cities such as <strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"655\">Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto<\/strong>, traveling through Portugal before crossing the <strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"719\">Minho River<\/strong> into Galicia and continuing toward Santiago de Compostela.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"1041\">Our pilgrimage begins in <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"812\">Tui<\/strong>, just across the river from Portugal, and covers approximately <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"894\">120 km on foot<\/strong>. This makes it an excellent option for Catholic groups looking for a manageable Camino that still provides a genuine multi-day walking pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1332\">The route combines <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1192\">Galician countryside, historic towns, ancient churches, stone crosses, forests and centuries of Christian pilgrimage tradition<\/strong>. It also passes through <strong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1227\">Padr\u00f3n<\/strong>, a place intimately connected with the tradition of St. James and the arrival of his remains in Galicia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1561\">Throughout the journey, walking becomes part of the spiritual experience: time for <strong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1465\">prayer, sacrifice, fellowship and reflection<\/strong>, culminating in the emotional arrival at the Cathedral of Santiago and the tomb of the Apostle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1762\">The program can be adapted for <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1708\">parishes, Catholic organizations, schools, families, young adults and pilgrims of different physical abilities<\/strong>, including the possibility of support transportation.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"sgit5l\" data-start=\"9705\" data-end=\"9737\">Why Choose the Portuguese Way?<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"9739\" data-end=\"9854\">The <strong data-start=\"9743\" data-end=\"9763\">Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/strong> is an excellent alternative to the French Way for first-time and returning pilgrims alike.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9856\" data-end=\"10110\">The final route from Tui offers a particularly attractive balance: it is <strong data-start=\"9929\" data-end=\"9997\">long enough to experience the genuine rhythm of a walking Camino<\/strong>, yet compact enough to incorporate into an approximately 11-day international pilgrimage from the United States.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10112\" data-end=\"10354\">It is also distinguished by its strong historical connection with <strong data-start=\"10178\" data-end=\"10238\">Portugal and the medieval Christian pilgrimage tradition<\/strong>, while places such as Tui, Pontevedra and especially Padr\u00f3n give the route its own spiritual and cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10356\" data-end=\"10532\">For parish groups, it can become a powerful opportunity to step away from everyday routines and spend several days together in <strong data-start=\"10483\" data-end=\"10531\">prayer, Eucharist, fellowship and pilgrimage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1y1cv0h\" data-start=\"10534\" data-end=\"10576\">Adapt the Camino to Your Parish or Group<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"10578\" data-end=\"10606\">Every Camino can be adapted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10608\" data-end=\"10857\">Pilgrim Groups Travel can organize the Portuguese Way for <strong data-start=\"10666\" data-end=\"10767\">parishes, dioceses, Catholic schools, youth ministries, families, associations and private groups<\/strong>, adjusting the program according to available dates, budget, ages and physical abilities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10859\" data-end=\"11096\">For older pilgrims or groups with different walking abilities, we can incorporate a <strong data-start=\"10943\" data-end=\"10962\">support vehicle<\/strong> throughout the route. Pilgrims can therefore walk according to their abilities while remaining part of the same spiritual pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11098\" data-end=\"11167\">The objective is not to turn the Camino into an athletic competition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11169\" data-end=\"11232\"><strong data-start=\"11169\" data-end=\"11232\">We walk what we can. What makes us pilgrims is why we walk.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"cdb0yq\" data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1787\">Pilgrimage Highlights<\/h1>\n<ul data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2790\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1crtnay\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1844\">Walk approximately <strong data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1844\">120 km of the Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yiw507\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1906\">Begin in historic <strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1872\">Tui<\/strong>, on the Spanish-Portuguese border<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18jn36f\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1965\">Follow a pilgrimage route used since the <strong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1965\">Middle Ages<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a522e7\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2019\">Visit <strong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1991\">Tui Cathedral<\/strong> before beginning the Camino<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vr37f2\" data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2083\">Walk through O Porri\u00f1o, Arcade, Pontevedra and Caldas de Reis<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xs1rqu\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2158\">Discover beautiful <strong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2119\">Pontevedra<\/strong>, one of Galicia&#8217;s great historic towns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"go2cd3\" data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2221\">Experience the thermal-water tradition of <strong data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2221\">Caldas de Reis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1leqq73\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2294\">Visit <strong data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2240\">Padr\u00f3n<\/strong>, intimately connected with the tradition of St. James<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qtt9m5\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2363\">Carry your <strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2330\">Pilgrim Credential<\/strong> and collect stamps along the Way<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sqb2ls\" data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2426\">Opportunity for <strong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2426\">daily Holy Mass and spiritual activities<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kur37q\" data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2528\">Walk the qualifying distance toward receiving the <strong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2493\">Compostela<\/strong>, subject to Cathedral requirements<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"l9tic8\" data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2593\">Make the final pilgrimage entrance into Santiago de Compostela<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pt581t\" data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2631\">Visit the <strong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2631\">Cathedral of Santiago<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ja1spf\" data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2679\">Pray at the <strong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2679\">Tomb of St. James the Apostle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6g11pa\" data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2719\">Participate in the <strong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2719\">Pilgrim&#8217;s Mass<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"de4no9\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2790\">Adaptable for parish groups with optional <strong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2790\">support transportation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1j9dtks\" data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"115\"><strong style=\"font-size: 20.16px;\">Important Information and Terms and Conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"relative z-[1]\">\n<div class=\"mt4SwW_editor [--wb-text-primary:var(--text-primary)] [--wb-text-secondary:var(--text-secondary)] [--wb-text-tertiary:var(--text-tertiary)] [--wb-surface-primary:var(--bg-primary)] [--wb-surface-secondary:var(--bg-tertiary)] [--wb-border:rgb(0_0_0\/7%)] [--wb-border-hover:rgb(0_0_0\/7%)] [--wb-divider:var(--border-light)] [--wb-focus:var(--border-strong)] [--wb-control-border:var(--interactive-border-focus)] [--wb-entity-accent:var(--theme-entity-accent)] [--wb-accent:var(--interactive-label-accent-default)] [--wb-on-accent:var(--bg-primary)] [--wb-interactive-background:var(--interactive-bg-accent-default)] [--wb-selection:var(--theme-user-selection-bg,var(--selection))] [--wb-radius-sm:var(--radius-sm)] [--wb-shadow-lg:var(--shadow-lg)] [--wb-font-sans:var(--font-sans)] [--wb-font-mono:var(--font-mono)] [--wb-shimmer-dark-contrast:var(--gray-550)] [--wb-shimmer-dark-secondary:var(--text-tertiary)] [--wb-radius:24px] [--wb-shadow:0_4px_80px_rgb(0_0_0\/2%)] [contain:none] writing-block-editor markdown-new-styling relative flow-root\">\n<div class=\"outline-none data-[writing-block-fullscreen-editor]:min-h-[75vh] ProseMirror markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full min-h-6 break-words focus:outline-none writing-block-open-link-mode\" dir=\"auto\" contenteditable=\"true\" translate=\"no\" data-writing-block-fullscreen-editor-region=\"true\" data-writing-block-fullscreen-editor-layout=\"inline\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n<p>The published program is a general description and may be adjusted due to availability, operational requirements, local conditions, or the group\u2019s needs. 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The remainder of the day will be available to rest following the international journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3204\">Depending on flight schedules, a <strong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3187\">welcome dinner and introductory spiritual meeting<\/strong> may be arranged.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3227\"><strong data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3227\">Overnight: Madrid<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3232\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1unl4xe\" data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3257\">Day 3 \u2014 Madrid \u2013 Tui<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1r3ns3f\" data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3301\">Journey to the Beginning of Our Camino<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3463\">After breakfast, departure toward Galicia and the historic town of <strong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3377\">Tui<\/strong>, beautifully situated above the Minho River and facing Portugal on the opposite bank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3555\">Tui has been an important gateway for pilgrims following the Portuguese Way for centuries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3757\">Depending on our arrival time, we may visit the impressive <strong data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3651\">Cathedral of Santa Mar\u00eda de Tui<\/strong>, receive our Pilgrim Credentials and celebrate Holy Mass as we spiritually prepare for the journey ahead.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3816\">Tonight is about preparation: tomorrow, we begin walking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3836\"><strong data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3836\">Overnight: Tui<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3841\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"e0c2qt\" data-start=\"3843\" data-end=\"3869\">Day 4 \u2014 Tui \u2013 O Porri\u00f1o<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1j3hshp\" data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3894\">Our Camino Begins<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3933\"><strong data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3933\">Approximately 18.7 km \/ 11.6 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3993\">Today we take our first steps on the <strong data-start=\"3972\" data-end=\"3992\">Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4217\">Leaving the historic streets of Tui behind, we begin our journey north through the Galician countryside, following the familiar <strong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4159\">yellow arrows and scallop shells<\/strong> that have guided generations of pilgrims toward Santiago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4399\">This first stage allows us to settle into the rhythm of pilgrimage: walking together, praying, sharing conversations and gradually leaving behind the distractions of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4443\">Arrival in <strong data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4425\">O Porri\u00f1o<\/strong>, dinner and rest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4469\"><strong data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4469\">Overnight: O Porri\u00f1o<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4474\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1py1rjw\" data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4505\">Day 5 \u2014 O Porri\u00f1o \u2013 Arcade<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4i0sgh\" data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4545\">Through the Galician Countryside<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4582\"><strong data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4582\">Approximately 23 km \/ 14.3 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4638\">After breakfast, we continue along the Portuguese Way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4750\">Today&#8217;s Camino takes us through small communities, wooded areas and rural landscapes as we continue northward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4752\" data-end=\"4995\">Along the route, we pass through <strong data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4798\">Redondela<\/strong>, an important junction where different branches of the Portuguese Camino converge, before continuing toward <strong data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"4917\">Arcade<\/strong>, traditionally known for its connection with the R\u00eda de Vigo and its seafood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5018\">Dinner and overnight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5041\"><strong data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5041\">Overnight: Arcade<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5046\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1ptv1wc\" data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5078\">Day 6 \u2014 Arcade \u2013 Pontevedra<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bh3k13\" data-start=\"5080\" data-end=\"5113\">A Gentler Day on the Camino<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5149\"><strong data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5149\">Approximately 12 km \/ 7.5 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5151\" data-end=\"5248\">Today&#8217;s shorter walking stage provides an opportunity to enjoy the Camino at a more relaxed pace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5416\">We leave Arcade and continue toward <strong data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5300\">Pontevedra<\/strong>, crossing landscapes where the maritime character of Galicia gradually gives way to historic towns and countryside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5418\" data-end=\"5501\">Upon arrival, we will have time to discover Pontevedra&#8217;s beautiful historic center.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5503\" data-end=\"5712\">Of particular interest to pilgrims is the <strong data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5617\">Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Virgin \u2014 Santuario de la Virgen Peregrina \u2014<\/strong> whose unusual scallop-shell-shaped church has become one of the symbols of the Portuguese Way.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5714\" data-end=\"5847\">The shorter stage may also provide additional time for <strong data-start=\"5769\" data-end=\"5814\">Holy Mass, prayer, rest or a guided visit<\/strong>, depending on the final program.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5849\" data-end=\"5874\"><strong data-start=\"5849\" data-end=\"5874\">Overnight: Pontevedra<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5876\" data-end=\"5879\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"126xbt\" data-start=\"5881\" data-end=\"5919\">Day 7 \u2014 Pontevedra \u2013 Caldas de Reis<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17xvum5\" data-start=\"5921\" data-end=\"5963\">Following an Ancient Pilgrimage Road<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5964\" data-end=\"5998\"><strong data-start=\"5964\" data-end=\"5998\">Approximately 21 km \/ 13 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6056\">After breakfast, we leave Pontevedra and continue north.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6168\">Today&#8217;s route brings us through forests, small villages, stone crosses and characteristic Galician landscapes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6170\" data-end=\"6342\">Our destination is <strong data-start=\"6189\" data-end=\"6207\">Caldas de Reis<\/strong>, a historic town known since antiquity for its thermal waters and today an important stopping point for pilgrims approaching Santiago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6568\">By this stage, the daily rhythm of walking has become familiar. The Camino provides moments for conversation and community, but also something increasingly difficult to find in everyday life: <strong data-start=\"6536\" data-end=\"6567\">time for silence and prayer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6599\"><strong data-start=\"6570\" data-end=\"6599\">Overnight: Caldas de Reis<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6601\" data-end=\"6604\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1dmyz48\" data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6640\">Day 8 \u2014 Caldas de Reis \u2013 Padr\u00f3n<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"7vo1qg\" data-start=\"6642\" data-end=\"6684\">Following the Tradition of St. James<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6685\" data-end=\"6723\"><strong data-start=\"6685\" data-end=\"6723\">Approximately 18.6 km \/ 11.6 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6725\" data-end=\"6831\">Today we continue toward one of the most spiritually significant places on the Portuguese Way: <strong data-start=\"6820\" data-end=\"6830\">Padr\u00f3n<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6833\" data-end=\"7003\">According to Christian tradition, it was in this area that the boat carrying the remains of <strong data-start=\"6925\" data-end=\"6950\">St. James the Apostle<\/strong> arrived in Galicia after his martyrdom in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7005\" data-end=\"7185\">The town&#8217;s name is traditionally associated with the <strong data-start=\"7058\" data-end=\"7068\">pedr\u00f3n<\/strong>, the ancient stone preserved in the Church of Santiago de Padr\u00f3n and linked by tradition with the Apostle&#8217;s arrival.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7405\">For our pilgrimage, Padr\u00f3n therefore represents much more than another overnight stop. We are entering the landscape of the traditions surrounding St. James himself, just one final stage away from his tomb in Santiago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7407\" data-end=\"7428\"><strong data-start=\"7407\" data-end=\"7428\">Overnight: Padr\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7430\" data-end=\"7433\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1a7w8f9\" data-start=\"7435\" data-end=\"7477\">Day 9 \u2014 Padr\u00f3n \u2013 Santiago de Compostela<\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"she8kd\" data-start=\"7479\" data-end=\"7517\">Arrival at the Tomb of St. James<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7518\" data-end=\"7556\"><strong data-start=\"7518\" data-end=\"7556\">Approximately 24.3 km \/ 15.1 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7558\" data-end=\"7596\">The final walking stage of our Camino.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7598\" data-end=\"7719\">We leave Padr\u00f3n knowing that, by the end of the day, we hope to stand before the <strong data-start=\"7679\" data-end=\"7718\">Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7721\" data-end=\"7915\">The final kilometers become a time of anticipation and reflection. 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