The Portuguese or Coastal Way from Oporto to Santiago

The Portuguese Coastal Way is important as it brings pilgrims from the most westerly part of Portugal, starting from Oporto, it follows the coastline north.The Costal Camino goes along the sea, but also it meanders between the coast, villages and forest.There are less people that on the Traditional internal route but in summer the Coastal Way is a great option because you have constant sea breeze, even though in rainy days it’s very windy this route.This itinerary covers 280 km from Oporto to Santiago, more than the minimum required to apply for your “Compostela” certificate.-Itinerary-Day 1: Arrival in OportoDay 2: Oporto - Vila do Conde (35 km - 7h - difficulty 1/3)Day 3: Vila do Conde - Esposende (24 km - 6h - difficulty 2/3)Day 4: Esposende - Viana do Castelo (25 km - 5h - difficulty 1/3)Day 5: Viana do Castelo - Caminha (26.8 km - 6h45 - difficulty 1/3)Day 6: Caminha - Oia (17.1 km - 4h - difficulty 1/3)Day 7: Oia - Baiona (18 km - 4h - difficulty 2/3)Day 8: Baiona - Vigo (27 km - 6h - difficulty 2/3)Day 9: Vigo - Redondela (16 km - 4h - difficulty 2/3)Day 10: Redondela - Pontevedra (19.6 km - 5h - difficulty 2/3)Day 11: Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis (21.1 km - 5h15 - difficulty 2/3)Day 12: Caldas de Reis - Padrón (18.6 km - 4h30 - difficulty 2/3)Day 13: Padrón - Santiago de Compostela (24.2 km - 6h - difficulty 2/3)Day 14: Santiago de CompostelaThe price includes:- 13 nights in handpicked hotels and inns, all with en-suite accommodation, on a bed and breakfast basis.- Luggage transfer between stages, one suitcase or bag of maximum 20 kg/44 lbs per person.- Travel insurance.- Pilgrim’s Passport/Credencial.- Maps and tracks of the stages.- Telephone assistance for emergencies and issues, English speaking. Price per person based on double roomDaily departures from April to the end of October