The Camino Portugués (Spain)
A journey along the Rías Baixas and the Variante Espiritual
The Invitation
Take time to look at the next steps of your life while exploring the deep beauty of the Rias Baixas and its historic coastal towns. This unique tour combines a part of the Camino Portugués Coastal route, then joins the central route for one day before taking the Variante Espiritual from Vigo.
The Variante Espiritual hugs the coast until Combarro then climbs north to the town and ancient monastery of Armenteira. Perhaps this Camino deepens your commitment to the current direction your life is taking, or perhaps it offers new wisdom and direction? It’s hard to imagine that this unique journey could leave anyone untouched by its depth and beauty.
The Rhythm of the Way
The Variante Espiritual hugs the coast until Combarro then climbs north to the town and ancient monastery of Armenteira, where the monastery invites silence and reflection. A day later, we travel by boat along the Arousa estuary and Ulla River; this sailing follows the last part of the voyage where St James’ body was brought by boat to Padrón, before being taken to his resting place in Compostela.
This beautifully scenic route is steeped in history. While beginning and ending in two of Galicia’s great cities, the daily walks are on quiet country roads and trails through villages, farmland, and forest.
The journey visits the ancient monastery at Armenteira before going on to Vilanova de Arousa. From there, we travel by boat along the Arousa estuary and the Ulla River. This sailing follows the last part of the voyage where St. James’ body was brought by boat to Padrón, before being taken to his resting place in Compostela. From Padrón, we walk north to Santiago de Compostela.
The Spiritual Variant.
A combination of the Coastal route and the Variante Espiritual trail.
The Rias Baixas.
Explore coastal towns, the monastery at Armenteira, and the Ulla River.
Travel by Sea.
A boat journey to Padrón, following the route of the Translatio
Intimate & Guided.
A supported journey where we focus on the Camino and our journey.
Join Us on The Camino Portuguese
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The Journey: Vigo to Santiago via the Variante Espiritual
Group Size: Limited to 8–10 participants
What is Included: Accommodations, boat transfer, luggage transfers, breakfast and dinner, and on-trail support.
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