WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 Meet in colorful Porto, a World Heritage city known for its beautiful tiled façades and namesake wine • Journey to Vitorino dos Piães and admire the abundant cork trees as you walk an easygoing stretch of the Caminho Português (Portuguese Way) en route to the oldest town in Portugal • Pause for lunch at a villa on a classic quinta • Venture through eucalyptus woodland in the Labruja Mountains • Green hills, lush forests and rural villages provide a peaceful backdrop en route to Rubiães • Listen to melancholy fado , the traditional music of Portugal. » Torre de Gomariz - Premiere DAY 3 Travel to Spain and hike to hilltop ruins of circular stone castros , remains of ancient Celtic settlements • From the summit of Monte Santa Tecla, take in views of the Minho River estuary • In atmospheric A Guarda, taste the local zamburiñas (scallops) • Walk a stunning coastal section of the Camino, savoring panoramic vistas of Galicia’s rugged western seaboard • Soak up the charm of Baiona’s fishing port and historic quarter. » Parador de Baiona - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Journey by private boat to explore Cíes Island Nature Reserve, one of Spain’s most spectacular national parks • Relax on white-sand beaches or walk across pristine Monteagudo Island • Enjoy the lively wayfaring atmosphere along the Camino Francés en route to Santiago de Compostela • Tour the old quarter of beautiful Santiago • Enter the magnificent cathedral with hundreds of pilgrims—a memorable way to cap off your trip! » Hotel A Quinta da Auga - Premiere Admire the vast and powerful sea. Taste crisp Vinho Verde and fresh seafood. Discover tiny villages with Celtic heritage. Join pilgrims on the Camino. Find your path. The Way from Portugal to Spain TASTE OF CAMINO DE SANTIAGO g
Santiago de Compostela
MADRID
Melide
Atlantic Ocean
SPAIN
Cies Islands
A Guarda Baiona
Rubiaes
Cervaes
Vitorino dos Piaes
PORTUGAL
Porto
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