Portuguese Way

In recent years this is the route whose number of pilgrims has grown by the largest percentage. Its closeness to the coast and the many large towns where pilgrims can spend the night have helped it grow.

The groups will set out from Tui, a city on the border with Portugal, and walk north towards Compostela through Porriño and Redondela. The city of Pontevedra, with all its attractions and its ancient basilica dedicated to Saint Mary, is an essential stop. Caldas de Reis and Padrón will be the last stops. Padrón is an emblematic place: tradition says that the boat carrying the remains of the Apostle James docked here.