Hiking in Valença

Known in Portugal as Caminho Português, the Portuguese Way of St. James leads the pilgrim from Lisbon through central and northern Portugal to Galicia, to the destination of all St. James pilgrims, Santiago de Compostela.

Explore the Portuguese Coastal Way, a fascinating pilgrimage route that invites you on an adventure of about 140 kilometers along Portugal's stunning coast. This unique journey combines the serenity of the Atlantic Ocean with the cultural richness of historic cities and towns, from Porto to Valença. Ideal for those seeking introspection and discovery, the Coastal Way offers seven days of exploration of natural landscapes, historic heritage, and genuine local hospitality, culminating in an enriching experience.

Cerdal - Alderete - Gondim - Moinhos de Bade - Grova Waterfall - Church and Convent of Mosteiró - Felgueira - Taião de Baixo - Chapel of Our Lady of Help of Bacelar - Cerdal

Chapel of Our Lady of Faro - Quebrada - Monastery of Sanfins de Friestas - Chapel of Saint Ovídio - Monte de Faro - Chapel of Our Lady of Faro

This sixth stage of the Portuguese Way through the Interior offers a noticeable contrast to the previous one. It is a more urban section, with frequent services every few kilometres and a route with moderate elevation changes, making it an easy and comfortable walk for most pilgrims. The highlights of this stage are found at the end: Valença do Minho, a fortified town with rich historical heritage. It’s well worth stopping to explore its impressive bastioned fortress, one of the finest in northern Portugal. From there, the path crosses the international bridge over the Minho River, marking the entry into Galicia and leading directly to Tui, a Jacobean city with one of the Camino’s most iconic cathedrals. A short but culturally rich stage that marks the definitive crossing into Spanish territory.

6th day on the Camino We actually wanted to take the "original" pilgrims' route, but we didn't like it that much and changed our mind, heading back downhill towards Vila Nova. There was a festival there and we took a longer break before continuing towards Valenca. For us, a wonderful day on the Camino

Portuguese Camino From Porto to Santiago, 253km through the inland. The route here shows the corrected path. With a bit of back and forth and wandering, it ended up being about 30 km more.Walked in early September 2017 and recorded on the phone.

Day 7 on the Camino

CP2022_07 Rubiães - Tui