The Portuguese Central Camino is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes to Santiago, blending rich history, cultural highlights, and beautiful landscapes. Starting in Portugal and continuing north into Spain, this inland path passes through vibrant cities, medieval towns, and peaceful countryside, offering travelers a classic Camino experience with a balance of tradition and comfort.
Below is our selection of Portuguese Central Camino tours, each thoughtfully designed to match different schedules and preferences. Whether you’re looking to walk the full route from Porto, focus on the final 100 km from Tui, or choose a shorter section, you can explore the options below and find the itinerary that best fits your journey.
Starting in the vibrant city of Porto, the Portuguese Central Camino winds its way north through historic towns, rural villages, and rolling countryside, offering a more traditional inland experience compared to the coastal path. Pilgrims pass by landmarks such as the Romanesque church of Rates, the charming town of Barcelos—famous for its rooster symbol—and the medieval quarter of Ponte de Lima, one of Portugal’s oldest towns.
This route starts from the town of Tui on the border between Spain and Portugal, across the Minho river. Medieval bridges, the historical old town of Pontevedra and the village of Padrón, famous for its peppers, are some of the interesting sights along the way. This section of the Portuguese camino will take you through green landscapes up the hills and down the valleys into a region well-known for its Albariño wines, an excellent way to explore the last 100Km of the Portuguese Camino.