Portugal Camino
Coastal + Central
A journey that begins at the ocean and leads you into the heart of the Camino — where village paths, forest silence, and the ancient towns of Tui and Pontevedra carry you toward something deeper. More than a walk. A return to yourself.
Choose Your Journey
Whether you walk the full arc from Porto or join the group in Valença for the final central stretch, each path is a complete and meaningful Camino experience.
Begin in Porto and walk north along the Atlantic coast through Viana do Castelo, Âncora, and Caminha — then turn inland through the Minho valley. Experience the full arc of this Camino: ocean air and coastal paths giving way to river valleys, ancient villages, forest walking, and the cultural depth of Tui and Pontevedra.
- ✔ Atlantic coast opening days
- ✔ Inland turn through the Minho valley
- ✔ Tui, Pontevedra & historic Galician towns
- ✔ Village walking and eucalyptus forest paths
- ✔ Greatest variety of landscape and culture
Fly into Porto, then travel by train or taxi to Valença and join the group at the Spanish border. Walk the inland central stages — crossing into Tui, moving through Pontevedra and the Galician countryside — and arrive in Santiago with your Compostela in hand.
- ✔ Approximately 121 km — Compostela certificate eligible
- ✔ Tui, Pontevedra & Galician village walking
- ✔ Forest paths and rural Galicia
- ✔ Fly into Porto · train or taxi to Valença
The Path
The journey opens on the Portuguese Atlantic coast, walks north through Viana do Castelo, Âncora, and Caminha, then turns inland through the Minho valley toward the Spanish border. From Valença the path crosses into Galicia — through Tui, Pontevedra, and quiet countryside — all the way into Santiago de Compostela.
The Journey on a Map
The route combines two paths: the blue Portuguese Coastal Way from Porto to Caminha, then the purple coastal spur and red Portuguese Way inland through Valença, Tui, Pontevedra, and on to Santiago.
Arrival Information
Full Journey walkers fly into Porto (OPO) and meet the group for Day 1 in the city centre on October 1. The walk begins the following morning from Matosinhos.
Shorter Journey walkers also fly into Porto (OPO), then travel to Valença by train (approximately 2 hours) or by taxi or private transfer. Valença is situated directly on the Spanish border, just across the Minho River from Tui. Join the group on Day 8 (October 8) in time to settle in before the crossing into Spain the following morning.
Loretta will provide full arrival details, accommodation addresses, and transfer guidance to all registered participants. Questions welcome at lorettamohl@gmail.com.
Reserve Your Spot
All pricing is in Euros (EUR) and includes accommodation, daily breakfast, luggage transfer between stages, and the full guided experience with Loretta Mohl.
- 14 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast throughout
- Luggage transfer each stage
- Guided experience with Loretta Mohl
- Welcome circle in Porto
- Closing circle in Santiago
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast throughout
- Luggage transfer each stage
- Guided experience with Loretta Mohl
- Closing circle in Santiago
- Compostela certificate eligible (≈121 km)
A deposit secures your place. The remaining balance is due prior to departure. Prices do not include flights, travel insurance, lunches, dinners, or personal expenses. Contact lorettamohl@gmail.com to register or with any questions.