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Two cyclists riding north along the Portuguese coast with the Atlantic Ocean on their left
Porto → Santiago de Compostela

The Portuguese Coastal Way

Follow the Atlantic. Find your Camino.
A private cycling journey, shaped around you.

Atlantic coast · Northern Portugal
8 days / 7 nights6 full cycling days
Approximate riding280 km
Group size3–7 people · Solo places on guided groups
Your bikeE-bike
Ocean air & open horizons

Follow the Atlantic. Find your Camino.

From Porto’s riverside streets to the Galician coast, this is a Camino shaped by the ocean. Follow the shoreline north through Viana do Castelo and Caminha, then discover A Guarda and Baiona before turning inland towards Santiago.

There is time for a long lunch, a harbour-side coffee and the small discoveries that make a journey your own. We adapt the daily riding and the cycling line to your group, with e-bikes for a little extra freedom.

  • Portugal’s Atlantic coast and the historic city of Viana do Castelo
  • Caminha, the Minho estuary and the coast of Galicia
  • The seaside character of Baiona and the old town of Pontevedra
  • A memorable finish at Santiago de Compostela

Approx. 280 km. Indicative cycling route; the exact distance and daily stages are confirmed in your personal proposal.

PORTUGALGALICIA · SPAINATLANTIC OCEANPortoVianaCaminhaBaionaPontevedraPadronSantiagoNSimplified overview · not for navigation

6 days on the bike. 7 nights · Self-guided or guided all-inclusive

Private journeys or join a guided group · 3–7 participants · E-bikes
Every day, at a glance

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 Minho crossing is subject to weather, service availability and the agreed cycling route. An alternative crossing or transfer may be needed.

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 Proposed hotel · subject to availability
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast not includedLunch not includedDinner not included
Day02
Cycling day 1 of 6

Porto → Esposende

Approx. 58 km / 36 mi Mostly gentle coastal riding

Meet the team in Porto for your bike fitting and route briefing, then begin riding on the first morning. Follow the Atlantic north, with time to pause in the seaside towns before reaching Esposende.

Along the way Porto’s riverside, coastal villages and the Cávado estuary

Tonight: Esposende Axis Ofir Beach Resort Hotel Proposed hotel · subject to availability
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day03
Cycling day 2 of 6

Esposende → Caminha

Approx. 55 km / 34 mi Coastal roads with some rolling sections

Ride north through Viana do Castelo and towards Vila Praia de Âncora. The day finishes in Caminha, where the Minho River meets the ocean and Portugal looks across to Galicia.

Along the way Viana do Castelo, Atlantic views and Caminha’s old streets

Tonight: Caminha Hotel Porta do Sol Conference & Spa Proposed hotel · subject to availability
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day04
Cycling day 3 of 6

Caminha → Baiona

Approx. 40 km / 25 mi Coastal riding with short climbs

Cross the Minho into Spain and continue through A Guarda towards Baiona. Follow the Galician shoreline and enjoy the change of country, scenery and food. The crossing is planned around the available service and conditions.

Along the way The Minho crossing, A Guarda and Baiona’s waterfront

Tonight: Baiona Parador de Baiona Proposed hotel · subject to availability
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day05
Cycling day 4 of 6

Baiona → Pontevedra

Approx. 62 km / 39 mi Rolling terrain; the longest coastal stage

Continue towards Vigo and Redondela, where the coastal and central Caminos meet. Ride onwards to Pontevedra, then enjoy an evening exploring its squares and historic streets.

Along the way The Ría de Vigo, Redondela and Pontevedra’s old town

Tonight: Pontevedra Parador de Pontevedra Proposed hotel · subject to availability
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day06
Cycling day 5 of 6

Pontevedra → Padrón

Approx. 39 km / 24 mi Mixed surfaces and gentle Galician hills

Leave the coast behind and follow the Camino through Caldas de Reis towards Padrón. Quiet lanes and small settlements give you a closer look at rural Galicia before your last riding day.

Along the way Caldas de Reis, rural Galicia and the pilgrim town of Padrón

Tonight: Padrón Pazo de Lestrove Proposed hotel · subject to availability
Guided all-inclusive · meals today
Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner included
Day07
Cycling day 6 of 6

Padrón → Santiago de Compostela

Approx. 26 km / 16 mi Shorter final stage with some climbing

Ride the last kilometres towards Santiago, leaving time to appreciate your arrival and explore the old town at your own pace. This evening, enjoy the final included dinner and a last overnight stay in Santiago.

Along the way The final approach to Santiago and a celebratory dinner

Tonight: Santiago de Compostela San Francisco Hotel Monumento Proposed hotel · subject to availability
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 travel

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.

Private and self guided

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.

Private with guide · All-inclusive

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.

Travelling on your own?

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.
  • Minho River crossingThe planned crossing or alternative is confirmed with your final route.
Choose your e-bike

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 know

A few details
before you go.

The riding

Coastal cycleways, quiet roads and mixed-surface sections. Expect some hills, cobbles and exposed coastal stretches; the final cycling line is tailored to your group.

Who it suits

For travellers drawn to ocean scenery, seaside towns and a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

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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