To plan your Portuguese Way of Saint James Central
Porto – Senhora da Hora – Vairão – São Pedro de Rates – Pedra Furada – Barcelinhos – Barcelos – Tamel – Vitorino de Piães – Ponte de Lima – Ruibães – Cerdal Valença – Tui – O Porrinho – Mós – Redondela – Arcade – Pontevedra – Barro – Briallos – Caldas de Rei – Valga – Pontecesures – Padrón – Teo – Santiago de Compostela
In advance on the map you can check the distances between stages and thus choose where to stay overnight.
Places to sleep in Portugal
| 03 | Porto | Porto Pilgrims’ Hostel |
| 04 | Senhora da Hora | Srª da Hora Pilgrim Hostel |
| 05 | Vairão | Pilgrims’ Hostel at the Monastery of Vairão |
| 06 | São Pedro de Rates | S. Pedro de Rates Pilgrims’ Hostel |
| 07 | Barcelinhos | Residência – Albergue Senhor do Galo |
| 08 | Barcelos | Hostel City of Barcelos |
| 09 | Tamel | Casa da Recoleta Barcelos Municipal Pilgrims’ Hostel |
| 11 | Ponte de Lima | Albergue de Peregrinos de Ponte de Lima |
| 12 | Rubiães | Albergue de Peregrinos de São Pedro de Rubiães |
| 13 | Cerdal | Hostel Quinta Estrada Romana |
| 14 | Valença | São Teotónio Hostel |
Places to sleep in Spain
| 15 | Tui | Albergue De Peregrinos De Tui |
| 16 | Porriño | Albergue de Peregrinos de O Porriño |
| 17 | Mos | Albergue de peregrinos Santa Baia de Mos |
| 18 | Redondela | Albergue Casa Da Torre De Redondela |
| 19 | Arcade | Albergue Camino de Santiago O Lar de Pepa |
| 20 | Pontevedra | Albergue Virgen Peregrina |
| 21 | Barro | Albergue de Peregrinos de Barro |
| 22 | Briallos | Albergue de Peregrinos de Briallos |
| 23 | Caldas de Reis | Albergue O Cruceiro |
| 24 | Valga | Albergue de Peregrinos de Valga |
| 25 | Pontecesures | Albergue de peregrinos de Pontecesures |
| 26 | Padrón | Albergue de peregrinos de Padrón |
| 27 | Teo | Teo Pilgrims’ Hostel |
| 28 | Santiago de Compostela |
In the Portuguese Camino de Santiago Central, so check here the kilometres between stages to choose the location where you will spend the night. Clicking on the hostel first opens the information of the places where you can stay overnight. In the hostel they don’t usually make reservations, moreover it is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is undeniable that you should make your reservations in advance. Se pretender efetuar reserva use o Booking nos locais próximos conforme apresentado no mapa.
Choose the location of the next stage where you will stay overnight and make your reservations directly
Choose your stages and make your bookings. For logistical support, you can count on our services.
At first a well-slept and relaxed night is the motivation for the next day to set off with more motivation. Sometimes you should choose an accommodation that will effectively provide a moment of leisure and relaxation. Just as you should also have fibre- and energy-rich meals for the next day. In short, prepare in advance what you will need and how many kilometres you will cover each day.
Find the best solution for a Bike Tour in Portugal
It is very important to receive several recommendations. Because there is a lot of information in an exhaustive form on the subject. So it’s not hard to gather all the information, either in FB groups or other communities. As you can and should do, we don’t want to teach you how to do it. The experience is yours, at the same time we are here to support you in doing in short you can do it all the way.
We are here to help you to clarify your doubts, especially when you are abroad and in addition to the support on the Camino, you certainly also need a welcome back home. We will pick you up at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel.
The whole trip by bicycle to Santiago de Compostela is above all very peaceful and serene.
To do it on the days that best suit your interests. Although you can make the trip in complete autonomy. It is better to book in advance the stages where you are going to stay. Rather than booking on the day, you may run the risk of not getting accommodation.
Follow the suggestions we give you from the Hostels as well as from the lodgings nearby. Choose according to your budget without pressure and with the amenities you need. If you hire a bicycle for the purpose of doing the Camino. In the same way you can hire the luggage transportation service. On the other hand, if you choose the travel assistance service, you can be rescued in the event of a breakdown. However, if you do not have the assistance service, you can go to a nearby bicycle repair shop. Therefore, in the absence of an assistance contract, the repair costs will be borne by the user.
It is therefore simpler to contract all services with just one company.
It also makes it easier to have only one contact for all services. Just to exemplify instead of carrying your luggage on your bike. However, you can hire a baggage transport service between stages. So that when you arrive at your accommodation you have your luggage already on site. It therefore makes for a smoother journey and is less prone to breakdowns due to the weight. Either way you have your trip much lighter and no worries about managing what you need to take with you. In that sense with everything well organised and taken care of, you just have to enjoy your Camino. Here you will certainly find all the services you will need. If you still don’t know what you need, please contact us through our communication channels.
FAQ: Central Portuguese Way of St James
The Central Portuguese Way is known for crossing the heart of Portugal, passing through historic cities such as Coimbra and Tomar. It’s a route that combines a rich cultural heritage with the natural beauty of the Portuguese countryside, distinguished by its diverse landscape and heritage.
Although many pilgrims start their journey in Lisbon to do the Central Portuguese Way, it is possible to start from other points further north, such as Coimbra, depending on the time available and the desired challenge.
The total distance of the Central Portuguese Way can vary, but from Lisbon, pilgrims travel around 620 kilometres to Santiago de Compostela. From Coimbra, it’s approximately 300 kilometres.
Turisbike offers bike hire suitable for long journeys, assistance during the journey, luggage transport and, if necessary, transport back to the starting point. Our services aim to facilitate the planning and execution of your pilgrimage.
Yes, it is recommended that pilgrims are well prepared physically and have previous experience of long-distance cycling. It is advisable to train on varied terrain, as the Way includes both climbs and descents along its length.
For the Central Portuguese Way, we recommend a hybrid bike or a touring bike, which offers comfort for long distances and is suitable for the different types of terrain on the route. Turisbike can help you select the most suitable bike, as well as supplying all the necessary accessories.
Although Turisbike specialises in bicycle-related services, we can offer advice on how to book accommodation or suggest partners who can facilitate this aspect of your trip.
