The Spiritual Variant and Traslatio from Tui

This variant combines several routes: starting from the Portuguese Way beginning in Tui, you will reach Pontevedra via the traditional inland route.From here, you will begin the "Spiritual Variant" or Translatio, which will take you from Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa. At this point, the pilgrim will follow the route in a boat, also called Traslatio, crossing the estuary and commemorating the transfer of the body of Apostle James. Afterwards, they will conclude their journey by reaching Padrón on foot and, finally, Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate destination. This is the Camino from the border between Spain and Portugal to Santiago de Compostela. The Portuguese traditional route covers the last part of this Way in Spain and includes O Porriño, Arcade and other charming historic towns and cities in Galicia. This Camino takes in wooded areas, farmlands and hamlets, as well as historic towns and cities. -Itinerary-1st day: Arrival in Tui2nd day: Tui - O Porriño (16 km - 4h - difficulty 1/3)3rd day: O Porriño - Redondela (22.5 km - 5h - difficulty 2/3)4th day: Redondela - Pontevedra (13 km - 3h30 - difficulty 1/3)5th day: Pontevedra - Armenteira (23.2 km - 5 h - difficulty 2/3)6th day: Armenteira - Vilanova de Arousa (22.7 km - 6 h - difficulty 2/3)7th day: Vilanova de Arousa - Padrón (15 nautical miles + 2 km - 4h - difficulty 1/3)8th day: Padrón - Santiago (24.2 km - 6h - difficulty 2/3)9th day: Santiago de CompostelaThe Price Includes:- 8 nights in handpicked hotels and inns, all with en-suite accommodation, on a bed and breakfast basis.- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 x max. 20kg/44lbs bag per person)- Traslatio by boat (7th day).- Travel insurance.- Credencial (Pilgrim's passport).- Maps and tracks of the stages.- Telephone assistance (English-speaking)Price per person based on a double roomDaily departures from April to end of October.