Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This 13km stage marks the entry of the Portuguese Way into Galicia. After crossing the International Bridge over the River Minho from Valença (Portugal), the pilgrim is received by the monumental city of Tui and its impressive cathedral-fortress. The journey to O Porriño is short and mostly flat. Traditionally it went through an industrial polygon, but a new official variant, much more pleasant, runs along a rural landscape and woodland alongside the River Louro. This alternative has greatly improved the experience. The final stage ends in O Porriño, an important industrial town with all services for the pilgrim.
The first stage of the Portuguese Central Way in Galicia is a short and mostly flat journey. The starting point is the historic city of Tui, whose imposing Cathedral of Saint Mary dominates the landscape over the Miño River. After exploring its charming old town, the pilgrim embarks on the march north.
Traditionally, this stage was one of the least attractive parts of the Camino due to a long and monotonous stretch through the As Gándaras industrial area. However, in recent years, an official alternative route has been marked that has completely transformed the experience. This new route, highly recommended, deviates to follow a pleasant river path that runs along the Louro River, through a natural space of great beauty.
This detour converts a tarmac stage into a beautiful walk through nature, with riverbank woods, wooden bridges, and an atmosphere of complete tranquility. Both routes, the industrial and the natural, converge before arriving at O Porriño.
The arrival in O Porriño, a village with a significant granite industry, brings the pilgrim back to an urban environment. The locality, with its unique town hall architecture and lively life, offers a full range of services, making for a comfortable and practical final stage to rest and replenish energy.
Traditionally, this stage was one of the least attractive parts of the Camino due to a long and monotonous stretch through the As Gándaras industrial area. However, in recent years, an official alternative route has been marked that has completely transformed the experience. This new route, highly recommended, deviates to follow a pleasant river path that runs along the Louro River, through a natural space of great beauty.
This detour converts a tarmac stage into a beautiful walk through nature, with riverbank woods, wooden bridges, and an atmosphere of complete tranquility. Both routes, the industrial and the natural, converge before arriving at O Porriño.
The arrival in O Porriño, a village with a significant granite industry, brings the pilgrim back to an urban environment. The locality, with its unique town hall architecture and lively life, offers a full range of services, making for a comfortable and practical final stage to rest and replenish energy.
Last updated: 14/08/2025
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Accommodations in this Stage
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A Cabana I
A Cabana II
Alojamiento Casa O Fedello-Vivienda Uso Turístico
Apartamentos Tarela Porriño
Casa Josefa's
A casa dos Parladoiros
El Atico de Villalmar
Hostel Bulwark
ALBERGUE FONTE DOS ALOQUES
Casucho Da Peregrina Albergue
Hotel A Torre do Xudeu
O Corzzón
Apartamentos Lumar
Convento Del Camino | Albergue Tui
Hotel Villa Blanca
Albergue Ideas Peregrinas
Hostal Expo
Jacob's Hostel Tui
A Capela Carracido
Motel Trébol
Parador de Tui
HOTEL AZUL PORRIÑO, COM. B.
Hotel Cruceiro Do Monte
RESIDENCIAL PORTAS DO SOL
Alfonso I
Pousada Valença
Albergue -WiFi- o Apartamento -No WiFi- Camino Santiago Porriño
Pensión O Novo Cabalo Furado
Rincón del Peregrino - Porrino
Albergue São Teotónio
Hostal Maracaibo
Hotel Val Flores
O Porriño Pilgrims' Hostel
Hostal Louro **
Hotel Lara
Hotel Colón Tui
Public Pilgrims' Hostel in Tui
Hotel Valença do Minho
Pension Cando
Guesthouse Valença - Caminho de Santiago
Apartamento Centro Porriño
Hotel Parque Porriño
Nordés Alojamiento
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