Low season
May & October
With guide · All-inclusive
€3,945 per person
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included.
Private and self guided
€2,745 per person
7 breakfasts included. No cycling guide, lunches or dinners.
Porto → Santiago de Compostela
Ponte de Lima · PortugalThe Portuguese Central Way
The classic Camino. A personal journey.
A private cycling journey, shaped around you.
8 days / 7 nights6 full cycling days
Approximate riding250 km
Group size3–7 people · Solo places on guided groups
Your bikeE-bike
Heritage & timeless villages
The classic Camino. A personal journey.
The Central Way brings you closer to the traditional Portuguese Camino. From Porto, travel through Barcelos and Ponte de Lima, cross the border at Valença and Tui, and continue through Galicia towards Santiago.
This is a journey through places with stories: stone bridges, village squares, vineyards and paths that have welcomed travellers for centuries. Ride it at your own pace, with a cycling itinerary designed around your ability and curiosity.
- The historic centre of Barcelos and the countryside of the Minho
- Ponte de Lima’s riverside and iconic stone bridge
- The fortified town of Valença and the cathedral city of Tui
- Galician villages, Pontevedra and the arrival in Santiago
Approx. 250 km. Indicative cycling route; the exact distance and daily stages are confirmed in your personal proposal.
Simplified overview · not for navigation
Central Way · Guided & self-guided · 2027Your Camino.
Your Camino.
A premium experience.
Exceptional places to stay. The Central Way combines selected 4- and 5-star hotels, boutique character and historic Paradores, complemented by the Pousada de São Teotónio in Valença. Thoughtful comfort, personal service and premium e-bikes, from Porto to Santiago.
High season
June, July, August & September
With guide · All-inclusive
€4,435 per person
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners included.
Private and self guided
€3,435 per person
7 breakfasts included. No cycling guide, lunches or dinners.
8 days / 7 nights · 6 riding days
Prices are per person in a shared double or twin room, for groups of 3–7 participants. A single-room supplement applies. Guided prices also apply to individual places on guided group departures, subject to at least 3 participants in total. Self-guided is available for private groups only.
Self-guided includes hotel reservations, 7 breakfasts, e-bike, navigation, luggage transfers, support van and the return transfer to Porto.
First guided group departure: 2–9 May 2027 · €3,945 per person.
Departure availability is confirmed in your proposal. Drinks and additional activities are charged separately.
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.
Every day, at a glanceSix days of riding.
Six days of riding.
Eight days to remember.
Day 1 is arrival and your first hotel night. Ride on days 2–7, with the last night in Santiago. Day 8 is breakfast and the return transfer to Porto.
✓ Included× Not included
Guided all-inclusive: meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners and 6 riding-day lunches. Self-guided: hotels, luggage transfers and support van; 7 breakfasts included; lunches and dinners are not included.
The final cycling route can differ from the walking trail, especially on steep, stepped or unsuitable sections. Daily distances are confirmed in your proposal.
Daily distances are planning estimates rather than measured GPS tracks. The final cycling route may change the distances and stops.
See every inclusion
Included every riding day
These services apply throughout all six riding days (days 2–7), on every stage.
- E-bike and helmet for all six riding days
- Digital route and daily navigation information
- Luggage transfer between overnight stops
- Support van during the riding programme
- Guided option: local cycling guide on every ride
Initial bike fitting takes place before your first ride. Van operating arrangements are confirmed in your proposal.
Day01
Arrival day · no cycling
Arrival & welcome in Porto
Arrive from the airport and settle into your first hotel in Porto. Meet the team and get ready for your first ride tomorrow. Dinner on arrival day is not included. Arrival transfer arrangements are confirmed in your proposal.
Tonight: Porto BessaHotel Baixa
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast not includedLunch not includedDinner not included
Day02
Cycling day 1 of 6
Porto → Barcelos
Approx. 55 km / 34 mi Mixed urban, rural and quiet-road riding
Meet in Porto for your briefing and bike fitting, then set off towards the Minho on the first morning. The landscape becomes more rural as you approach Barcelos and your first overnight stop.
Along the way Porto, the northern countryside and historic Barcelos
Tonight: Barcelos Solar de Vila Meã
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day03
Cycling day 2 of 6
Barcelos → Ponte de Lima
Approx. 35 km / 22 mi Rolling lanes, cobbles and rural paths
Ride through villages and vineyard country towards Ponte de Lima. Arrive with time to enjoy the riverside and the old bridge before your included dinner and overnight stay.
Along the way The Minho countryside and Ponte de Lima’s iconic bridge
Tonight: Ponte de Lima INLIMA Hotel & Spa
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day04
Cycling day 3 of 6
Ponte de Lima → Valença
Approx. 40 km / 25 mi A more demanding day with climbing
Travel north to Valença, where you finish the day and stay overnight on the Portuguese side of the Minho. The cycling line is chosen to suit your group, with alternatives to walking sections that are unsuitable for bikes.
Along the way The Minho countryside and Valença’s fortified streets
Tonight: ValençaPousadas de Portugal Pousada de São Teotónio
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day05
Cycling day 4 of 6
Valença → Pontevedra
Approx. 55 km / 34 mi Mixed surfaces and rolling countryside
Cross the Minho from Valença to Tui in Spain, then continue through Galicia towards Redondela, where the coastal route joins the Central Way. Finish in Pontevedra and take time to explore its lively squares and stone streets.
Along the way The Galician Camino, Redondela and Pontevedra
Tonight: Pontevedra Parador de Pontevedra
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day06
Cycling day 5 of 6
Pontevedra → Padrón
Approx. 40 km / 25 mi Rural lanes and gentle climbs
Ride through Caldas de Reis and continue towards Padrón. This shorter stage leaves room to explore a town closely linked to the story of Santiago and enjoy your final evening before arrival.
Along the way Caldas de Reis, village cafés and Padrón
Tonight: Padrón Pazo de Lestrove
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day07
Cycling day 6 of 6
Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
Approx. 25 km / 16 mi Short final stage with some climbing
Complete the final approach to Santiago and mark the arrival in your own way. Spend the afternoon discovering the old town, then enjoy the final included dinner and an overnight stay in the city.
Along the way Arrival in Santiago and time to celebrate the journey
Tonight: Santiago de Compostela Gran Lujo Parador de Santiago de Compostela — Hostal dos Reis Católicos
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day08
Return transfer · no cycling
Breakfast & transfer to Porto
After your final night in Santiago, enjoy breakfast and take the included return transfer to Porto. Transfer timing and drop-off details are confirmed in your proposal.
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch not includedDinner not included
Return transfer to Porto included. No overnight stay on day 8.
Arrive on day 1 and spend your first night at the starting point before cycling begins on day 2. The return transfer to Porto takes place on day 8. Arrival transfers and any additional nights are confirmed separately. Named hotels and the final cycling line are confirmed in your proposal.
Two ways to travelWhat’s included.
What’s included.
Choose your experience.
Private groups or individual places on a guided group departure, with 3–7 participants in total. Six riding days. Seven nights. Choose independent riding with organised logistics, or an all-inclusive guided experience.
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.
Join a guided group ↗Included in both options
- 7 nights’ accommodationArrival night before the first ride, then one night after each of the six riding days, with the last night in Santiago. Twin or double room sharing; hotel names confirmed in your proposal.
- E-bike hire for all 6 riding daysAn e-bike, plus helmet and an initial bike fitting. The model and size are confirmed before travel.
- Support vanVan support during the riding programme; contact details, coverage and operating hours confirmed in your proposal.
- Return transfer to PortoTransfer from Santiago to Porto on day 8; timing and drop-off confirmed in your proposal.
- Daily luggage transfersYour main luggage is moved between the overnight stops during the riding programme.
- Six-stage route and digital navigationThe day-by-day cycling plan and route files for the agreed bike-suitable itinerary.
- Pre-trip planning and arrival briefingPersonal contact with the local team, practical preparation and a briefing before your first ride.
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.
Good to knowA few details
A few details
before you go.
The riding
A mix of quiet roads, gravel, cobbles and rural paths, with meaningful climbing. Some walking-Camino sections need cycling alternatives; we choose the line to suit your skills.
Who it suits
For travellers who value history, rural Portugal and the shared spirit of the Camino.
Your dates
Private departures are planned around your dates and availability. Spring and autumn are worth discussing for a more temperate riding experience.
Getting there & away
Start in Porto and finish in Santiago de Compostela. The return transfer from Santiago to Porto is included on day 8. Ask us about arrival connections or extra nights.
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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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