The Portuguese Camino<\/a> is the second most popular Camino de Santiago route<\/a> after the Camino Frances. Its popularity has grown significantly in the last 5 years. In 2025 around 200 000 pilgrims walked the Portuguese Camino. Unlike most other Camino trails this one has not one but three routes<\/a> from Porto; Central, Coastal, and Litoral. In Vigo both Coastal and Litoral routes<\/a> merge and follow the same trail to Redondela where they join the Central Route<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stingy Nomads participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs. If you click on the link and purchase the item or make a booking, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost. Thank You for supporting us and assisting us to produce quality, free content.<\/em><\/p>\n You can download our free PDF with a detailed description of standard walking stages and recommended places to stay. <\/p>\n Portuguese Coastal Route from Vigo PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n You can get a free customized itinerary of the Camino route from Vigo using our PLANNING TOOL<\/a>. Just choose the route, starting point, and desired daily distance and get an itinerary with suggested places to stay.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can download our GPX file and use them on your device for navigation. You can find more information on how to use GPX files on your mobile<\/a> in our detailed post.<\/p>\n Vigo is the second starting point of the last 100 km to Santiago on the Portuguese Camino. The first one and the most popular is Tui on the Central Route<\/a>. According to the pilgrim\u2019s reception office<\/a> in 2025 7.8% (41 643 people) of all pilgrims who arrived in Santiago started in Tui and 3.5% (18 678 people) started in Vigo.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here I want to add that the modern variant of the Coastal Route<\/a> through Vigo was recognized by the Cathedral in Santiago as the official route in 2016. Before then the Coastal route continued from Caminha (the last town in Portugal) through Valen\u00e7ia to Santiago. So in the second part the Coastal Route was the same as the Central.\u00a0Now both routes merge in Redondela.<\/p>\n Starting the Portuguese Camino in Vigo vs in Tui<\/strong><\/p>\n The total distance of the Portuguese Camino from Vigo is 102 km\/63.3 mi which is just over the required minimum of 100 km for getting the Compostela certificate. It takes 5-7 days on average to complete it.<\/p>\n The Church of Santa Maria is probably the best place to start. You can get your first stamp there and buy a Credential if you don\u2019t have one. Keep in mind that the Camino route from the Cathedral is not really marked. You see occasional yellow arrows painted on the ground. I suggest using online maps for navigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n As an option you can start at the exit of the city at the intersection of Rua de Urzaiz and Rua de Toledo<\/strong>. From there on it\u2019s easier to find the route you just follow yellow arrows panted on the ground and walls. <\/p>\n The route through Vigo is not well-marked and can be confusing. It gets better once you\u2019re on the way out of the city at Rua de Toledo. From there you can follow yellow arrows and soon you will start seeing the official Camino signs.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re out of Vigo the Camino is well-marked with yellow arrows and distance poles stating the distance left to Santiago.\u00a0<\/p>\n Weatherwise May, June, September, and the first half of October<\/strong> are the best months for walking. It\u2019s warm and mostly sunny, not too hot, with little rain. And it\u2019s not the peak summer\u00a0 holiday season which is July and August. These months are a very popular time for waking the Camino. It\u2019s recommended to book accommodation in advance especially if you want to stay in affordable private rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n July and August<\/strong> are the peak summer months when it can get very hot, over 30\u00b0C. In order to skip the heat you will have to start walking early in the morning. These are the peak holiday months when many people come to Northern Spain especially to the coastal areas. Accommodation prices increase a lot.<\/p>\n April and second half of October<\/strong> are alternative months if you want to skip the crowds. You are likely to get some rain and cooler temperatures but on the bright side you don\u2019t have to worry about finding a place to stay without advanced booking.<\/p>\n Walking the Portuguese Camino from Vigo during the off-season between November and March<\/strong> is good if you want to walk in solitude. Weather will be the main challenge. Be prepared to face rain and cool temperatures.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Credential or Pilgrim\u2019s Passport is a small paper book with empty spaces for stamps. Every day you collect stamps from your accommodation places, church, restaurants, etc. along the route. The required minimum for the last 100 km to Santiago is 2 stamps per day. You can collect more if you want.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the end of the Camino in Santiago de Compostela you present your Credential at the Pilgrim\u2019s Reception Office and they issue the Composteal certificate to you. The certificate confirms that you have completed one of the route of the Camino de Santiago.<\/p>\n You can buy a pilgrim\u2019s passport (Credential) at the following locations in Vigo:<\/p>\n The price is 2-3 euros.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to get your first stamp in Vigo before you start walking. You can get it at one of the churches, at your albergues or hotel and at some restaurants and cafes.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a moderate walk with slight ascents and descents but without any significant election gains. Seasoned walkers\/hikers will find it being quite easy. Some training and preparation is recommended for those who are not used to regular walking\/running.\u00a0<\/p>\n Probably the easiest way of getting to Vigo is from Santiago<\/strong> especially if you are coming from somewhere in Europe. This option is convenient if after completing the Camino you\u2019re going back home. You finish the walk in Santiago and fly back from there.<\/p>\n The international airport in Santiago offers direct flights to\/from Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and of course Spain<\/strong>. If you can\u2019t find direct flights from your city in Europe I\u2019m pretty sure you will be able to get to Santiago with one connection. <\/p>\n Direct trains <\/strong>connect two cities. Trains leave every 30 minutes to 1 hour. The journey takes 1 hour. Tickets cost 10-12 euros. You can find the up-to-date timetable and buy tickets on the official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you come from overseas you might not be able to get to Santiago with one connection (instead with 2 or more). If that\u2019s the case it\u2019s better to fly to Porto<\/strong>, the nearest large international airport. From Porto you can take a bus or a train to Vigo.<\/p>\n Direct buses<\/strong> depart several times a day. The journey takes 2h30 min. \u2013 3 hours. The price is between 13 and 20 euros. You can buy tickets on the FlixBus website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The direct train<\/strong> Train Celta from Porto Campanha station to Vigo departs twice a day (morning and evening). The journey takes 2h30 minutes. The price is 16-20 euros. You can buy tickets on the RENFE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can have your luggage transferred daily on the Camino from Vigo. Several companies offer the service on the route. The main are Correos<\/a>, Tui Trans<\/a>, Pilbeo<\/a>, Camino Facil<\/a>. The average price is 7 euros per backpack\/suitcase per stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n You leave your luggage (backpack or suitcase) at the reception in the morning, a van picks it up and drives it to your next hotel or albergue. Usually by the time you arrive your luggage is already there. You walk the Camino with a day pack carrying valuables, water, and snacks.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/stingynomads.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rande-bridge-coastal-route-vigo.jpg\")
PDF of the Camino from Vigo<\/h2>\n
Portuguese Camino planning tool<\/h2>\n
GPX files of the Coastal Route from Vigo<\/h2>\n
Reasons to walk from Vigo<\/h2>\n
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The Portuguese Camino from Vigo route overview<\/h2>\n
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How long is the route from Vigo?<\/h2>\n
Where in Vigo does the Camino start?<\/h2>\n
Is the route well-marked?<\/h2>\n
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The best time for walking\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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What is Credential and why do you need it?<\/h2>\n
You need the Credential<\/h3>\n
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Where to get a Credential in Vigo?<\/h2>\n
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How difficult is the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Vigo?<\/h2>\n
How to get to Vigo?<\/h2>\n
Getting to Vigo from Santiago de Compostela<\/h3>\n
Getting to Vigo from Porto (Portugal)<\/h3>\n
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Where to stay in Vigo?<\/h2>\n
Luggage delivery service on the Camino from Vigo<\/h2>\n
Vigo to Santiago route map<\/h2>\n