Ocean air & open horizonsPorto → Santiago de Compostela
The Portuguese Coastal Way
Salt air, fishing villages and the freedom of the Atlantic. A beautifully scenic way from Porto to Santiago.
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Private journeys. Local knowledge. A little more freedom. The Portuguese Central Way · Northern PortugalFind your own
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Premium cycling journeys from Portugal to Santiago de Compostela. Carefully selected places to stay, personal service and exceptional e-bikes. Thoughtfully planned. Personally yours.
Explore our journeysA special year for the CaminoA special year to
A special year to
find your way.
Celebrate the Xacobeo Holy Year with a cycling journey to Santiago. A special time to experience the Camino’s history, traditions and spirit — at your own pace, with every detail thoughtfully arranged.
Plan your 2027 CaminoThe Santiago collectionThree beautiful ways.
Three beautiful ways.
One unforgettable arrival.
Ocean horizons, centuries of history or the quiet roads of inland Galicia. Choose the Camino that speaks to you. We’ll take care of shaping it around you.
Ocean air & open horizons
Heritage & timeless villagesPorto → Santiago de Compostela
The Portuguese Central Way
Medieval bridges, vineyard country and a living pilgrim tradition. Discover the heart of the Portuguese Camino.
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Quiet paths & deeper discoveryChaves → Santiago de Compostela
The Camino from Chaves
Begin in Chaves and travel into rural Galicia. A distinctive inland journey for those who love the less familiar.
Private journeys · 3–7 peopleDiscover this journey ↗
Each journey has 6 cycling days (days 2–7), 7 hotel nights and a return transfer to Porto on day 8. Self-guided includes booked hotels with 7 breakfasts, luggage transfers and a support van. Guided is all-inclusive, with a guide, booked hotels and all meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8. Stage distances are planning estimates, subject to the final cycling route.
Choose how you travelYour Camino.
Private and self guided Private with guide · All-inclusive Travelling on your own?
Your Camino.
Two ways to enjoy it.
Your pace. Our logistics.
- Hotels booked for you7 nights of accommodation reserved along your itinerary.
- 7 breakfasts includedBreakfast at your hotel on days 2–8. Lunch and dinner are not included.
- Daily luggage transfersYour luggage moves between overnight stops.
- Return transfer to PortoTravel back from Santiago to Porto on day 8.
- Support vanVan support during your riding programme; operating arrangements confirmed in your proposal.
- E-bike and navigationRide independently with your e-bike, route files and practical information.
Ride without an accompanying cycling guide. 7 breakfasts are included on days 2–8. Lunches and dinners are not included.
Ride. Enjoy. We take care of it.
- Hotels booked for you7 nights of accommodation reserved along your itinerary.
- All programme meals included7 breakfasts on days 2–8, 6 dinners on days 2–7 and lunches on the 6 riding days (days 2–7).
- Your own cycling guideA local guide accompanies your private group on all 6 riding days.
- Return transfer to PortoTravel back from Santiago to Porto on day 8.
- E-bike, luggage transfers and support vanYour bike, daily baggage logistics and van support are organised for you.
All-inclusive covers the services and meals listed here. Drinks and any additional activities are not included and are charged separately.
Join a guided group.
You don’t need to bring your own group. Enquire for an individual place and share the Camino with other travellers, accompanied by a local guide. Groups have 3–7 participants; departures are confirmed once the minimum of 3 is reached.
Guided package inclusions apply. Double/twin sharing is subject to a suitable room-sharing arrangement; a single room is available at an additional supplement.
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A slower way to discover moreThe Santiago by Bike experienceAll the wonder.
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All the wonder.
Room to enjoy it.
The most memorable journeys leave space for the unexpected: a village café, a view worth stopping for, a conversation that lasts a little longer.
Your people. Your pace.
A private guided journey for one group of 3 to 7 people, with the daily riding and time off the bike shaped around you.
Comfort with character.
Discuss boutique stays, regional food and the little comforts that make the end of each day feel special.
Thoughtful support.
E-bike fitting, luggage transfers and on-route support, clearly set out in a personal proposal.
A sense of the wayDifferent landscapes.
Different landscapes.
The same sense of wonder.
Two journeys begin in Porto. Another starts in Chaves. Each reveals a different side of Portugal and Galicia before arriving in Santiago.
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Travel solo. Ride together.Find your departure.
Find your departure.
Join the group.
Choose a guided group departure and see how the group is coming together. You can enquire for just one person.
| Journey | Dates | Confirmed participants | Places remaining | Price | Group status & enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Central Way | 0 / 7 | 7 | €3,945per person sharing | Forming a groupEnquire about a place ↗ |
Groups have 3–7 participants. Departure confirmation requires at least 3 confirmed participants. Enquiries do not reserve a place; availability is confirmed personally by João. Prices are per person in a shared double/twin room; single-room supplement applies.
Choose your e-bikeYour ride.
Your ride.
Your preference.
Choose the Specialized Levo you would like to ride on your Camino. Your model, size and availability will be confirmed in your personal proposal.
Travelling as a group? Tell us each rider’s preferred model and height when you enquire.
Portuguese roots. A personal welcome.A journey with
A journey with
someone who calls it home.
I’m João Gomes, founder and guide at Ride North. Northern Portugal is where I ride, guide and share the places that make this part of the world special.
Santiago by Bike brings that same personal approach to the Camino: local knowledge, a warm welcome and a journey built around the people taking it.
João GomesYour local connection · Ride NorthMeet the world of Ride North ↗Before you set offA few good
A few good
questions.
A little clarity goes a long way. And if there’s anything else on your mind, just ask.
Talk to João ↗Which route is right for me?
Choose the Coastal Way for ocean scenery and seaside towns, the Central Way for heritage and the classic pilgrim atmosphere, or Chaves for a quieter inland journey with more climbing. Tell us your interests and riding experience and we’ll help you decide.
How many people can join a journey?
Private groups have 3 to 7 participants. You can also travel alone and join a guided group. These departures require at least 3 participants in total and have a maximum of 7. Individual places are available with a guide only; all riders use e-bikes.
Can I ride an e-bike?
Yes. All our journeys include e-bikes. We’ll confirm the suitable model, size and fitting in your personal proposal.
How can I choose my travel style?
Each journey is for one private group of 3 to 7 people, with e-bikes. Select Private with guide, Private and self guided, or Join a guided group when enquiring. Self-guided includes hotel reservations, luggage transfers and a support van. Guided is all-inclusive, with a cycling guide, booked hotels and all programme meals.
How are the eight days organised?
Day 1 is arrival and the first hotel night. Ride for six days on days 2–7 and spend the final night in Santiago. After breakfast on day 8, take the included return transfer to Porto. Guided all-inclusive includes 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners and lunches on all six riding days.
How fit do I need to be?
These are multi-day cycling journeys, so you should be comfortable spending several hours on a bike on consecutive days. All three routes include hills and mixed surfaces. We can discuss additional nights and shorter daily stages to suit your group.
What is included, and what will it cost?
Self-guided includes booked hotels, 7 breakfasts, e-bikes, navigation, luggage transfers and a support van. Lunches and dinners are not included. Guided adds your cycling guide and all meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8, with hotels and meals organised for you. Your personal proposal confirms the detailed arrangements, drinks, extras and total price.
Can you help us plan a private group or agency trip?
Yes. Couples, friends and private groups are welcome to enquire, as are travel agencies looking for a local cycling partner in Portugal. Share your dates, group size and preferred service level so we can discuss a tailored proposal.
The way begins with a conversationYour Camino.
Your Camino.
Beautifully travelled.
Tell us what brings you to Santiago. We’ll help shape the journey that takes you there.
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