Walking the Portuguese Coastal Camino in 10 Days: Full Itinerary & Map (Porto to Santiago)
June 11, 2026 · Updated October 15, 2026
Eight days walking the Camino Portugués coastal route from Porto to Santiago — what the route actually looks like, what to pack, where to sleep, and what happens when you finally reach the cathedral.
In this article
- 1.What Is the Camino de Santiago?
- 2.Coastal vs Central Route
- 3.Before You Go
- 4.Packing List
- 5.The Itinerary
- Day 0 — Porto, Prep Day
- Where to Stay in Porto
- Day 1 — Porto → Vila do Conde
- Day 2 — Vila do Conde → Esposende
- Day 3 — Esposende → Viana do Castelo
- Day 4 — Train to Spain
- Day 5 — Tui → Redondela
- Day 6 — Redondela → Pontevedra
- Day 7 — Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis
- Day 8 — Caldas de Reis → Padrón
- Day 9 — Padrón → Santiago
- Day 10 — Santiago, Rest Day
- 6.Accommodation List
- 7.The Credential & Stamps
- 8.Tips From The Trail
- 9.Food on the Camino
- 10.FAQ
What Is the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes that all lead to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, northwest Spain — where the remains of Saint James are believed to be buried. People have been walking it for over a thousand years. It's the second most popular long-distance walk in the world, and the Portuguese route is the second most popular Camino after the French route.
The Camino Portugués starts either in Lisbon (the full route, ~610 km) or Porto (the most popular starting point, ~265 km coastal / ~244 km central). Both end in Santiago de Compostela.
You don't need to be religious to walk it. Most people aren't. You do need to be comfortable walking 20–28 km a day, sleeping in shared dorms, and hand-washing your socks in a sink every night. It is significantly more interesting than it sounds.
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Coastal Route vs Central Route — The Honest Comparison
This is the question everyone asks first. Both routes end in Santiago. Both are beautiful. They're beautiful in completely different ways.
| Coastal Route | Central Route | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from Porto | ~270 km | ~244 km |
| Days needed | 11–13 | 10–12 |
| Terrain | Easier — boardwalks, flat coastal sections | More climbs — cobblestone, more elevation |
| Scenery | Atlantic views, boardwalks, sea breeze, beaches | Roman bridges, medieval villages, vineyards |
| Pilgrim traffic | Lighter until Redondela | More pilgrims throughout |
| Porto exit | Via Litoral boardwalks — skips industrial outskirts | 15 km of industrial Porto suburbs to start |
| Best for | First-timers, ocean views, lighter crowds | Classic pilgrim feel, village culture, history |
Best pick for Summer season (April through November): start coastal, merge inland at Redondela. You get the Atlantic for the Portuguese section — boardwalks, sea breeze, fewer pilgrims — then pick up the historic Galician villages for the second half once you cross into Spain. The coastal route's exit from Porto is also just better. Skipping 15 km of industrial suburbs via the Litoral boardwalks is not a small thing on day one.
After Redondela, both routes are the same road to Santiago.
Before You Go — What To Sort In Advance
The credential (pilgrim passport)
Pick this up at Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto) on your prep day. It costs €2. This is your pilgrim passport — a small folded paper booklet you collect stamps in at albergues, cafés, churches, and tourist offices along the route. You need a minimum of 2 stamps per day from Tui onwards for your Compostela to be valid. Carry it in a ziplock bag. Getting it wet is the most common pilgrim mistake.
The Compostela
To claim your Compostela certificate in Santiago, you need to have walked the last 100 km (from Tui, in this itinerary) and have 2+ stamps per day in your credential from Tui to Santiago. The Pilgrim's Office at Rúa Carretas 33 processes them — queue is usually 30–60 minutes.
What to book ahead
- •Porto accommodation for your arrival night and return night
- •Santiago accommodation — book for 2 nights so you have a rest day. Book a week ahead minimum; it fills up.
- •Renfe Celta train Viana → Valença: book at venta.renfe.com (€6.05, 31 min)
- •Bus Santiago → Porto: ALSA (opens in new tab) (~€16–30, ~3h 30m)
- •Bus Porto → Lisbon: Rede Expressos (opens in new tab) or FlixBus (opens in new tab) (€5–15, ~3h 15m)
Packing List
The pack — under 8 kg, non-negotiable
Your back will tell you if you got this wrong around day 3. The rule is simple: if you're unsure whether to pack it, leave it. You can buy almost anything at a Decathlon along the route.
- •Backpack (opens in new tab) — 40–45L max. If it doesn't fit in overhead luggage, it's too big.
- •Trail runners (opens in new tab) (broken in — not new, not boots)
- •Sandals (opens in new tab) — lightweight, for the last few km of each day and albergue downtime
- •Merino socks (opens in new tab) — manage moisture and temperature and prevent blisters
- •Compeed (opens in new tab) blister patches and blister tape. More than you think you'll need.
- •Vaseline — apply before you start walking to prevent blisters.
- •Electrolytes (opens in new tab) — especially for hot days. Easy to forget until you crash.
- •Sport tops (opens in new tab) × 2 — quick-dry, odour-resistant
- •Shirts (opens in new tab) × 1 for evenings
- •Leggings (opens in new tab) — tight enough not to chafe, loose enough to move
- •Toiletry bag (opens in new tab) — keep it under 500g. Shared bathrooms mean you need it organised.
- •Fleece (opens in new tab) — for cool mornings and albergue evenings
- •Rain poncho (opens in new tab) — waterproof, hooded, under 400g. Galicia will rain on you.
- •Earplugs (opens in new tab) + eye mask (opens in new tab). Non-negotiable. Snorers will find you.
- •€100 cash — many albergues don't take card
View my full packing list for Camino de Santiago (opens in new tab)
Apps to install before leaving
- •Buen Camino (opens in new tab) or Camino Ninja (opens in new tab) — route + albergue map, works offline. The one you actually need.
- •Google Maps (opens in new tab) offline: download Northern Portugal + Galicia regions
- •Wise (opens in new tab) — for spending in both Portugal and Spain without fees
- •ALSA (opens in new tab) + Rede Expressos (opens in new tab) — for the bus home
Store your luggage
If you're traveling with extra bags and suitcases, as I did, or simply realised you don't want to carry some of the stuff you used to explore Porto, there's a place where you can securely store your luggage while you walk. I used Bounce — it had dozens of pick-up points and I found one right next to my Porto accommodation. Easy to drop off and pick up once you're back in Porto from your Camino journey to catch a flight home. Never had any issues with them; everything is smooth and secure. Find storage near you. (opens in new tab)
The Itinerary — 8 Walking Days, Porto to Santiago
Total distance: ~187 km walked
Qualifies for Compostela: 116 km (Tui to Santiago)
Daily budget: €40–60 (albergue + meals)
Weather (spring/summer): 18–22°C, mostly mild, expect 3–6 days of light rain
Day 0
Porto, Prep Day
One full day to pick up your credential, test your pack, eat well, and sleep before the long days begin.
Morning
Coffee and pastel de nata at Manteigaria or Fábrica da Nata. Walk down to the Ribeira. This is Porto at its best — before the tour groups arrive.
9:00 — Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto)
Pick up your credencial del peregrino at the pilgrim office inside (€2). This is also the official starting point of the Camino — you'll photograph the yellow arrow here before leaving tomorrow.
10:30 — Decathlon run
The Norteshopping location (metro: Sete Bicas) is the biggest. Pick up anything missing: blister tape, electrolytes, microfibre towel, dry bag, sandals if you don't have them (~€15).
12:00 — Lunch
Francesinha at Café Santiago or a lighter prato do dia on Rua das Flores.
14:00 — Test walk
30-minute loop with your fully loaded pack. Adjust the hip belt. Check for pressure points. Better to find problems today than at km 5 tomorrow.
16:00 — Port tasting, Vila Nova de Gaia
Graham's, Taylor's, or Ramos Pinto. Cross the Dom Luís I bridge on foot. This is its own small pilgrimage and a decent send-off ritual.
20:00 — Early dinner, lights out by 22:00
Day 1 starts at dawn.
Must see: Ribeira district (opens in new tab) · Clérigos Tower (opens in new tab) · Livraria Lello (opens in new tab)
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Where to Stay in Porto
Looking for where to stay in Porto? Here are my hand-picked favorites by budget:
Porto · Sé Cathedral · €16–54
€16/bed in an 8-person female dorm or from €54 for a private room — great to share if you're walking with a friend. Right in the heart of the city, next to the Sé Cathedral.
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Porto · São Bento · €50/dorm
Artsy hostel a breath away from São Bento train station, with a spacious shared kitchen, a cozy common area with books and sofas, and a rooftop bar for sunset drinks.
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Porto · $$
Spacious managed apartments — ideal solo or for couples who want more privacy and comfort before the long days ahead. This is where I stayed before and after Camino.
Check availability (opens in new tab)More places to stay, plus cafes and coworking for your rest day: our Porto city guide.
Day 1
Porto → Foz → Vila do Conde
27 km · Ocean Day 1
I took a 20-minute Uber from Porto to Foz do Douro to start walking straight from the ocean. That was a strategic move — the section from central Porto along the river and through the industrial suburbs is not a very enjoyable stretch of road, and skipping it let me start right where the Atlantic begins. A comfortable drop-off point is At Street Coffee Shop (opens in new tab) in Foz — grab a coffee and a pastry before you start walking. That saved me about 3 extra hours and meant I didn't need to overnight in the Porto outskirts, walking instead straight into the next town: the very scenic Vila do Conde.
Stay* — Vila do Conde: HI Vila do Conde – Pousada de Juventude (opens in new tab) · €25/night
Must see: Historic centre · Santa Clara Monastery (opens in new tab) · Vila do Conde beach (opens in new tab)
Day 2
Vila do Conde → Esposende
24 km · Coast Day 2
The route: Continues north along the coast, through pine forest and boardwalk sections. Fão is a stop just before Esposende — small fishing village, home of the clarinhas.
Must see: Esposende beach (opens in new tab) · Cávado estuary (opens in new tab) · Litoral Norte Natural Park trails (opens in new tab)
Side Quest: The Clarinhas of Fão
Fão is where the clarinhas come from — a small rolled pastry dusted in sugar, tied to the Convento de Santa Clara in nearby Vila do Conde (founded 1318). The nuns made them; “clarinhas” means “little Claras.” The convent was suppressed in 1834 but the recipe survived in the local bakeries. You won't read about this in any guidebook. The bakeries in Fão still make them. Get them warm.
Stay* — Esposende: Hostel do Alto (opens in new tab)
Day 3
Esposende → Viana do Castelo
25 km · Riverside town, Day 3
The route: Last full coastal day. Ends in Viana do Castelo, a proper town on the Lima river with a basilica (Santa Luzia) visible from miles out. One of the most beautiful arrivals on the Portuguese coastal section.
Stay* — Viana do Castelo: Albergue de Santa Luzia – Peregrinos de Santiago (opens in new tab)
Must see: Santa Luzia Basilica (opens in new tab) · Praça da República (opens in new tab)
Day 4
Viana do Castelo → Train → Valença → Tui
Rest day — 31 min train, then cross into Spain
This day is a transition. You take the Renfe Celta train from Viana do Castelo to Valença (€6.05, 31 min — book at venta.renfe.com (opens in new tab), departure 09:28). Then you walk across the International Bridge into Tui, Spain. The bridge walk is one of the best moments of the whole route — the Minho river below you, Tui's medieval walls ahead.
Tui is a rest day. The town is small, walled, beautiful. Find the Cathedral, eat a pilgrim lunch, let your feet recover. Tomorrow the Compostela clock starts.
Stay* — Tui: Albergue Villa San Clemente (opens in new tab)
Must see: Tui Cathedral (opens in new tab) · Medieval walls and the Miño river · International bridge to Valença (opens in new tab)
Food: Cookies from the cloistered nuns at Convento de las Clarisas (opens in new tab) (Las Encerradas) — knock on the convent door.
Day 5
Tui → O Porriño → Mos → Redondela
28 km · Routes converge · Compostela Day 1
The longest day. This is where the coastal and central routes merge — Redondela is the convergence point, and from here to Santiago everyone is on the same road. You'll feel the pilgrim numbers increase noticeably.
The landscape shifts from coastal Portugal to Galician interior — granite, eucalyptus forests, stone granaries (hórreos) in village squares.
Stay* — Redondela: A Darsena do Frances (opens in new tab) — a very cute small albergue with a great garden with a view to chill and sunbathe.
Day 6
Redondela → Arcade → Pontevedra
20 km · Oyster lunch in Arcade · Compostela Day 2
A shorter day — and one of the best for eating. Arcade is famous for its oysters. Pull up a plastic chair at a market stall, order a dozen for €6–8, and eat them with lemon and cheap white wine at 11am. This is not optional.
Pontevedra is the largest town between Tui and Santiago. It's genuinely beautiful — a medieval old town mostly car-free, good restaurants, and enough pilgrim infrastructure that you can rest without effort.
Must see: Old town · Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (opens in new tab) · Santuario da Peregrina (opens in new tab) · Mercado de Abastos (opens in new tab)
Food: Pulpo and empanada — Pontevedra is one of the better spots for both on the whole route.
Stay* — Pontevedra: I stayed at Bulezen Urban Hostel (opens in new tab) — it's huge, 22 bunkbeds per room, the night wasn't smooth. Where I actually wanted to stay: Hostel Charino (opens in new tab), but it was fully booked. Book Charino early.
Day 7
Pontevedra → Caldas de Reis
21 km · Hot springs · Compostela Day 3
Caldas de Reis means “hot springs of the kings.” The thermal waters run through the town. Most pilgrims soak their feet in the public fountain on arrival. Do this.
Stay* — Caldas de Reis: Therma Pilgrim Hostel (opens in new tab) — small, cozy, and genuinely lovely. Recommended.
Must see: Hot springs (Fonte das Burgas) (opens in new tab) · Church of Santiago (opens in new tab)
Food: Tarta de Santiago — the almond cake gets better the closer you get to Santiago.
Day 8
Caldas de Reis → Padrón
18 km · Padrón peppers · Compostela Day 4
Padrón is where the peppers come from — pimientos de Padrón, the small green peppers fried in olive oil and salt that you've eaten at every tapas bar in Spain. One in ten is spicy. No way to tell which one until you bite it.
Padrón is also a significant stop on the Camino — it's where Saint James's body allegedly arrived by boat before being carried to Santiago. The church of Santiago in Padrón has one of the best stamps on the route.
Tomorrow is the last day. Pack the night before.
Stay* — Padrón: Albergue con encanto d'camiño (opens in new tab) — small, great location.
Must see: Church of Santiago (opens in new tab) (the “pedrón” stone) · old town and the Sunday market
Day 9
Padrón → Santiago de Compostela
25 km · The last walk · Compostela Day 5
Leave Padrón at 6:30. Mostly forest paths — eucalyptus and pine, gentle climbs, quiet mornings. Then, somewhere around the final 5 km, the cathedral spires appear over the rooftops.
Aim to arrive by 13:00.
On arrival — Santiago schedule
Praza do Obradoiro
Sit down in front of the Cathedral. Breathe. Take it in. You did it. This is the moment.
Pilgrim's Office, Rúa Carretas 33
Claim your Compostela. Show your credential with 2+ stamps per day from Tui to Santiago. Queue is usually 30–60 minutes.
Long lunch
Tarta de Santiago at one of the cafés on Praza do Obradoiro. Order it. You earned it.
Pilgrim's Mass at the Cathedral
Daily, free. The botafumeiro — the giant incense censer — swings on Sundays. Check the schedule on arrival for special occasions.
Old town
The medieval old town is best after the day-trippers leave. Tapas crawl on Rúa do Franco. Celebrate however feels right.
Must see: Cathedral of Santiago (opens in new tab) · Monastery of San Martiño Pinario (opens in new tab)
Food: Nuns' cookies from Mercedarias Descalzas (opens in new tab) or San Paio de Antealtares (opens in new tab) — knock and ask for the torno (the revolving window).
Stay* — Santiago de Compostela (2 nights)
Book Santiago a week ahead — and book 2 nights. You will want the rest day.
Day 10
Santiago, Rest Day
No walking. Cathedral again in the morning when it's quiet. Mercado de Abastos (opens in new tab) for breakfast — the covered market, open since 1941, best octopus in the city. Museum of the Pilgrimage if you want context for what you just did. Wander. Eat. Sleep early.
Accommodation List
Where I stayed (or wished I had) — every stop on the route, in order. All links go to Booking.com.
Day 1
Vila do Conde
Pilgrim-friendly dorm with breakfast in a restored historic mansion
Hostel
Day 2
Esposende
Popular with pilgrims — hangout backyard, good spot to connect
Hostel
Day 3
Viana do Castelo
Renovated modern hostel right next to the iconic church Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
Albergue
Day 4
Tui
Centuries-old property with a big backyard to chill and sunbathe
Albergue
Day 5
Redondela
Cute little farm-stay with small rooms and a lot of outdoor space
Hostel
Day 6
Pontevedra
Excellent location, extra clean and cozy top-reviewed hostel featuring private rooms and dorm beds
Hostel
Day 7
Caldas de Reis
Newer small hostel with a great location and washing machine and a dryer
Hostel
Day 8
Padrón
The smallest albergue on the route — right next to the convent
Albergue
Day 8
Padrón (alternative)
A hostel with a garden, terrace, restaurant, bar, and a good WiFi
Hotel
Day 9–10
Santiago (budget)
Hostel near the archeological museum and within walking distance to the cathedral
Hostel
Day 9–10
outside Santiago
Private cozy room with a bathtub, right on the Camino just outside of Santiago
Hotel
The Credential and Stamps — How It Works
The credential is your pilgrim passport. Pick it up at Porto Cathedral on prep day for €2.
Where to get stamps (sellos / carimbos)
Almost any pilgrim-facing business will stamp it. Just hand it over and say Sello, por favor (Spain) or Carimbo, por favor (Portugal).
- •Albergues and hotels — automatic on check-in
- •Cafés and restaurants — ask when you order
- •Churches and cathedrals — Tui, Pontevedra's Virxe Peregrina, and Padrón's Santiago church all have beautiful unique stamps
- •Tourist offices, town halls, pharmacies, even some museums
The minimum rule (updated 2025)
From Tui onwards: 2 stamps per day, minimum. The Pilgrim's Office checks. Easy habit: stamp at your albergue when you wake up, stamp at your first morning café. Done by 9am. Many pilgrims collect 4–6 a day — each is unique, dated, and the credential becomes a keepsake.
Practical: start stamping on prep day in Porto — Cathedral + a café. Gets you into the habit and makes a nice opening page.
Tips From The Trail
- 1.
Bring cash and budget around €55–60 per day.
Most albergues, small cafés, and pilgrim menu restaurants along the route are cash only — especially once you leave Porto and move into smaller towns. Your daily spend will cover accommodation (€15–35 depending on whether you book a dorm or private room), two to three meals, coffee stops, and the occasional cold drink you absolutely deserve after hour five. Don't rely on finding an ATM when you need one — withdraw before you leave a bigger town.
- 2.
Change your socks every few hours and dry them on your backpack.
This is the single most effective thing you can do to prevent blisters. Clip your worn pair to the outside of your backpack and let them dry in the sun while you walk — by the time you stop for lunch they're ready to rotate back in. Three pairs is enough if you're doing this properly.
- 3.
Send your backpack ahead on your longest days.
The backpack delivery service (mochila transfer) runs between most albergues along the route for around €5–8 per stage. On days over 25km it's genuinely worth it — the pack is the first thing that drains you on a long stretch, and walking without it feels like a completely different experience. Book it the evening before at your albergue reception.
- 4.
Pre-book about 80% of your accommodation, but leave some nights open.
Booking everything in advance gives you peace of mind and means you're not queuing for a bed at 6pm after a 28km day. But leave a couple of nights unbooked — you will hear about a great albergue from other pilgrims on the road and you'll want to be able to go. The Camino has a way of pointing you somewhere unexpected and it's worth being able to follow that.
- 5.
Start walking early — before 7am if you can.
The first few hours of the morning are the best hours on the Camino. The light is different, it's cooler, the route is quieter, and you'll arrive at your destination with enough afternoon left to actually enjoy it. Starting late means walking in peak heat and arriving to find the best spots already taken.
- 6.
Take an Uber or taxi when you genuinely need to — no guilt.
The Camino is not a competition and nobody is keeping score. If you've already walked 25km and your albergue is up a steep hill, get in a car. If you're having a rest day and need to skip a stage by train, do it. Being realistic about your body is what keeps you walking the next day, and the day after that.
- 7.
Wear your sandals for the last few kilometres of each day.
Switching from walking shoes or boots to sandals for the final stretch gives your feet a completely different kind of support and lets them breathe. It sounds small but after 20km it makes a noticeable difference. Lightweight packable sandals add almost nothing to your bag weight and are worth every gram.
- 8.
Stop every hour — even when you don't feel like you need to.
Put the backpack down, stretch your hip flexors, drink water, look around. You don't need to stop for long — ten minutes is enough. Pilgrims who skip breaks because they feel fine in the morning are usually the ones who hit a wall at hour five. Consistent small breaks keep your pace steady across the whole day.
- 9.
The pilgrim menu is always the right choice.
Almost every café and restaurant along the route offers a pilgrim menu for around €12–15 — typically a starter, main, dessert, bread, and a drink. It's almost always generous, filling, and significantly better value than ordering à la carte. Ask for it by saying "menú peregrino" and you'll rarely be disappointed. The bacalhau à brás at a small tasca will beat a tourist restaurant in Porto every time.
- 10.
Talk to people — but also protect your solitude.
The Camino has a social energy unlike anything else, and some of the best conversations you'll have in your life happen on this road. But it's also one of the rare opportunities to spend long stretches completely alone with your thoughts, your music, your audiobooks. Both are valid. You don't have to choose — some days you'll walk with someone for hours, other days you'll have your headphones in from start to finish, and both versions are exactly right.
Food on the Camino Portugués: What to Eat & Drink from Porto to Santiago
The food on the Camino Portugués runs from Porto francesinha to Galician octopus — and is one of the genuine pleasures of the route. Note: some small restaurants and rural snack bars close or cut their hours in winter (Dec–Feb) — see the winter Camino guide for what to expect.
Local Dishes to Try
Francesinha (opens in new tab) — Porto
A sandwich stuffed with assorted meats, drowned in a hot tomato-beer sauce and covered in melted cheese. Every restaurant has its own sauce recipe and will never tell you what's in it.
Clarinhas de Fão (opens in new tab) — Fão, near Esposende
Small rolled pastries dusted in sugar, filled with chila (squash) jam — a convent recipe from the Convento de Santa Clara in Vila do Conde that survived in the local bakeries of Fão. Get them warm.
Pulpo á feira (opens in new tab) — Padrón and Vigo
Octopus with olive oil, sea salt and paprika, served on a wooden board. Look for it at the Sunday market in Padrón and in the pulperías of Vigo's Casco Vello — this is where the recipe belongs and where it tastes best.
Nuns' monastery cookies — Santiago de Compostela
Bought through the torno (a revolving wooden window) — you knock, leave money, and a nun slides the cookies back. Worth the slight awkwardness. Convento de Belvís (opens in new tab) and Mosteiro de San Paio de Antealtares (opens in new tab) are the two best stops.
Tarta de Santiago
The almond cake you'll see in every café window in Galicia, decorated with the cross of Saint James in icing sugar. Order it every time you see it from Tui onwards.
Restaurants Along the Way
Café Santiago (opens in new tab) — Porto
Francesinha. One of the places that actually does the sauce right.
Sede Castelense (opens in new tab) — Praia de Castelo do Neiva
Traditional Portuguese food, a good lunch stop on the coast between Vila do Conde and Esposende.
Adega do Chico (opens in new tab) — Caminha
Home cooking and bacalhau. The kind of place you eat at twice if you end up staying a night.
Olivando (opens in new tab) — Baiona
Shared plates and tapas — good for a slow lunch before the push towards Vigo.
Taberna A Filoxera (opens in new tab) — Padrón
Casual, known for burgers — a good option for a late evening after a long walk into town.
What to Drink
Vinho Verde — Portugal
Crisp, light and low in alcohol — exactly what you want after a long walk. Most café counters pour it for well under €2 a glass.
Albariño — Galicia
An aromatic white wine that pairs well with anything from the sea. Order it in Vigo or Pontevedra to drink it where it's made.
Estrella Galicia
The unofficial beer of the Camino — in every bar from Tui to Santiago. Cold, reliable and around €1.50 at a pilgrim bar.
Café bombón — Spain
Espresso with condensed milk, served in a small glass so you can watch the layers. Order it at your morning stop and start every day right.
Queimada — Galicia
An orujo punch with sugar, lemon peel and coffee beans, set on fire while someone recites the traditional spell (the esconxuro). Best experienced in a stone-walled bar in Santiago rather than read about.
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