{"id":37017,"date":"2025-06-18T15:08:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T13:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/o-salnes-portuguese-way-9-day-walking-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:24:55","slug":"o-salnes-portuguese-way-9-day-walking-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/northern-portugal\/o-salnes-portuguese-way-9-day-walking-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"O Saln\u00e9s, Portuguese Way: 9-day walking tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">O Saln\u00e9s Camino Portugu\u00e9s: the spiritual route from Valen\u00e7a<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This version of the <strong>Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/strong> combines the Portuguese Camino with the <strong>Translatio route<\/strong> (also known as the R\u00eda de Arousa\u2013Ulla River route). This route is the historical origin of all the St. James routes.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can arrange this <strong>9-day hiking trip<\/strong> on your own or through our local partner. In that case, accommodations, luggage transport, itineraries, and 24\/7 support are included. See below for information on how to book the trip.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22181\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-23-e1750251140448.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Portuguese Way - Coast - Hikers\" class=\"wp-image-22181\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-23-e1750251140448-555x551.jpg 555w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-23-e1750251140448-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 555px) 555px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22161\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-3-e1750251203666.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s, Portuguese Way - monastery\" class=\"wp-image-22161\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-3-e1750251203666-558x551.jpg 558w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-3-e1750251203666-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 558px) 558px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22177\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-19-e1750251168350.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Camino Portugu&#xE9;s - Hiking Along the Cross\" class=\"wp-image-22177\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-19-e1750251168350-555x551.jpg 555w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-19-e1750251168350-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 555px) 555px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of O Saln\u00e9s, the Portuguese Way<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historic Cities (Tui, Pontevedra, Santiago)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentic pilgrimage routes, Roman roads, stone paths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>River valleys, iconic bridges, ancient monasteries &amp; churches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stone-and-Water Trail with Windmills and Waterfalls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boat Tour on the Ulla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coastal villages, local seafood specialties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle agricultural and forested landscapes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comfortable places to stay near the Camino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thoughtful blend of adventure, culture, and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Boat segment:<\/strong> It is possible to travel the final stretch between Vilanova de Arousa and Pontecesures by boat, along the Ulla River\u2014which, according to tradition, is the route taken to transport the relics of the Apostle James.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nature &amp; Culture:<\/strong> beautiful landscapes, river crossings, and 17 ancient crosses that confirm you are following the original Translatio route.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">O Saln\u00e9s Route, Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1: Arrival in Valen\u00e7a<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check in at a 3-star hotel. You\u2019ll receive a welcome package containing all the documents and information you need for a fully self-guided walking vacation. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22176\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-18.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Camino Portugu&#xE9;s - Hiking Along the Water\" class=\"wp-image-22176\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-18.jpg 854w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-18-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 854px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22185\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-27.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Portuguese Way - Fall\" class=\"wp-image-22185\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-27.jpg 854w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-27-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 854px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: From Valen\u00e7a to O Porri\u00f1o<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 20 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Descents and climbs through fields and forests or through industrial areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross the Minho Bridge near Tui and enjoy the medieval atmosphere before continuing on to O Porri\u00f1o.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overnight stay:<\/strong> 2-star hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: From O Porri\u00f1o to Arcade  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 22 km; 2 hills (235 m long, with a shorter but steeper final climb)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Views of the R\u00eda de Vigo, medieval buildings in Redondela (Casa da Torre), and the fishing village of Arcade with its beach and riverside park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overnight stay:<\/strong> 2-star hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"506\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22168\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-10-e1750251329487.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s, Portuguese Way - fishing boat\" class=\"wp-image-22168\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-10-e1750251329487-506x551.jpg 506w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-10-e1750251329487-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 506px) 506px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22163\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-5-e1750251353167.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Camino Portugu&#xE9;s - crabs\" class=\"wp-image-22163\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-5-e1750251353167-579x551.jpg 579w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-5-e1750251353167-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 579px) 579px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22162\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-4-e1750251376698.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s, Portuguese Way - beach\" class=\"wp-image-22162\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-4-e1750251376698-530x551.jpg 530w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-4-e1750251376698-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 530px) 530px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: From Arcade to Pontevedra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13 km (approx. 4 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Start at the beach, follow the old stone paths and take the wooded detour along the Tomeza. Climb to 145 m, then descend to the town. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In Pontevedra:<\/strong> a historic center full of squares and outdoor cafes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> 3-star hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5: <strong>Start in O Saln\u00e9s; Spiritual Route: From <\/strong>Pontevedra to Armenteira  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 23 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Start about 2 km outside Pontevedra on rural trails, pass through Poio (with its monastery) and Combarro, and climb to Armenteira (12th-century monastery).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> 2\u20133-star hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22172\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-14.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s, Portuguese Way - bridge\" class=\"wp-image-22172\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-14.jpg 960w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-14-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22160\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-2-e1750251453444.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s, Portuguese Way - church\" class=\"wp-image-22160\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-2-e1750251453444-662x551.jpg 662w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-2-e1750251453444-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 662px) 662px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 6: From Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa (Ruta da Pedra e da Auga)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 23 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> The picturesque Stone and Water Route along the river, featuring windmills, small waterfalls, and little bridges. It highlights agriculture\u2014this area leads you to the R\u00eda. It ends on the coast at Vilanova de Arousa.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overnight stay:<\/strong> 2-star hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 7: From Vilanova to Teo (via Pontecesures)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 13 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selection options:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>By boat (Translatio)<\/em> across the Ulla, following the Apostolic Relics Route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Walking along the coast<\/em> through fishing villages to Pontecesures<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Pontecesures, continue along (mostly unpaved) country roads to Teo (Rua de Francos).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overnight stay:<\/strong> 3-star country hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"22171\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-13.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Camino Portugu&#xE9;s - boat tour\" class=\"wp-image-22171\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"22169\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-11.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Portuguese Way - Crosses\" class=\"wp-image-22169\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 8: From Teo to Santiago de Compostela<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 14 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Start with a climb from 160 to 260 m, descent on paved roads. Final stretch on city streets. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choices along the way:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The green route is a little longer but quieter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A shorter, steeper route through a built-up area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrival:<\/strong> In Santiago, once the yellow arrows disappear, follow the posted signs toward the cathedral via the Portuguese Route.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> 3-star hotel, breakfast included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22186\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-28.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Portuguese Way - seashells\" class=\"wp-image-22186\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-28.jpg 854w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-28-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 854px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"22173\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-15.jpg\" alt=\"O Saln&#xE9;s Camino Portugu&#xE9;s - Hikers\" class=\"wp-image-22173\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-15.jpg 960w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/O-Salnes-Espiritual-Variant-15-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 9: Santiago de Compostela<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tour ends after breakfast. Do you have some time? If so, take a quick tour of the old town before you leave.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breakfast included.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for O Saln\u00e9s on the Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> Pontevedra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End:<\/strong> Pontecesures (where the Camino Portugu\u00e9s ends)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 8 nights, 7 days of hiking (approx. 128 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individual, level:<\/strong> Moderate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Period:<\/strong> March 1 \u2013 October 31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available <strong>for groups of 1<\/strong> or more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This route is manageable for people in <strong>good, average physical condition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information about the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caminhoportuguesdesantiago.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/caminhoportuguesdesantiago.eu\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camino Portugu\u00e9s<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/portugal\/stedentrip-porto-en-lissabon\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2831\">Porto<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Price per person (double room):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Off-season (March, April, May, and October): \u20ac830 (+\u20ac450 single supplement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High season (June, July, August, and September): \u20ac890 (+\u20ac460 single supplement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 nights&#8217; 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