Portuguese Way from Porto

You can start the Camino de Santiago in any time of the year . Without However, it is important Take into account the weather and the station where you decide to do it, so you can dress properly.

The easiest way to get to the beginning of your Camino de Santiago is using transportation public, whether plane, train or bus, to the city or town closest to your point of departure.

Once you confirm your reservation, you just have to send us the information of Your arrival (flight, train or bus) and we will organize a transfer private towards you Start point.

Of course! The Camino de Santiago is completely suitable for pilgrims who decide Travel alone.

If you prefer to have an individual room, either because you travel alone or Because you prefer privacy, in Good Way Santiagos we offer you this option. Can Reserve all your nights in individual rooms for an additional cost. Due to the High demand for these rooms, we recommend you make the reservation in advance.

On the Camino de Santiago you will find many pilgrims traveling alone. Some will reach the way on their own, while others could separate from their companions due to the difference in rhythm when walking. Anyway, don't worry: the Way is very well signposted, so you won't have problems following it only .

Most routes on the Camino de Santiago are made in auto mode Guided , which It will allow you to advance at your own pace. We will provide you with a itinerary complete , which Includes maps and details about the places of interest of each stage. This itinerary te It will be sent a month before the start of your path.

However, if you prefer to go in a group with a guide, we offer routes Organized with accompanying guide in the section of Sarria to Santiago. These routes are with guaranteed exits and groups of maximum 15 people are carried out . The guides are Trained to speak English and Spanish.

The complete itinerary that we provide is a detailed guide that includes maps, Profiles of routes and places of interest throughout each stage of the road from Santiago.

The time of walking and the distances indicated in the guide are based on values ​​of Reference , but keep in mind that these may vary according to the speed to the What walks.

We will send you the complete itinerary and all the documentation of your trip (reservations of accommodation, luggage transfers, etc.) by email a month before your Item .

In Good Way Santiagos we design each stage of the road taking into account the needs of our pilgrims , so you can travel the distances with comfort and according to your physical level and the available days.

In general, the stages of the Santiago road vary between 15 and 20 km. Yeah You prefer to walk less distance, we can divide some stages into two parts, adjusting to your rhythm and needs .

Regardless of whether you are a sedentary person or if you exercise in a way usual, it is important to prepare you physically for the Camino de Santiago.

• for sedentary people: it is recommended to start with activities Moderate, such as walking for 20 minutes, two or three times per week. As You advance, gradually increase the duration to walk about 4 to 5 kilometers per hour.
• for people with regular physical activity: you can start walking Between 45 and 60 minutes a day, gradually increasing both time and distance.

The ideal is to start training three months in advance to ensure good Physical preparation

There is no mandatory minimum time to make the reservation, but at high demand dates as in high season or during special events such as Sanfermines (from 7 to 14 July) or the Apostle Santiago party (July 25), the occupation of accommodations can be higher.

For guarantee the availability in the best accommodations and Fulfill your preferences, we recommend you make your reservation as much as possible .

To walk along any of the routes of the Camino de Santiago, it is advisable following articles:

• Light and dry drying clothes
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Sun cap and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Suitable shoes for hiking
• Trekking canes
• Comfortable footwear to rest
• A compact jacket
• A bottle of water

Depending on the season of the year you make the route, some of these items may vary.

In addition, with Good Way Santiagos you will have the luggage transfer between Stages . We carry your backpack from one accommodation to another so that you only have to worry about walking. (maximum 1 lump of 20 kg per person) . Tea We recommend preparing a backpack to carry the essential: water, sunscreen, cap, sunglasses, documents, some food and cash.

Every day, before 8:00 a.m., you must leave your luggage properly labeled in the Reception of the accommodation . A carrier will pick it up and take it to Next accommodation on your route.

the delivery of the luggage is made before 4:00 P.M. depending on the distance between the stages and the carrier's route.

It is highly advisable to have travel insurance for the routes of the path of Santiago, who covers all unforeseen events that may arise during the journey.

We suggest you hire the travel assistance insurance and the cancellation insurance that we offer through Good Way Santiagos . If you have any questions or need more information about these insurance, do not hesitate to Contact us.

Yes, all the rooms you reserve with Good Way Santiagos to make the path of Santiago have private bathroom to guarantee your comfort and privacy During the break.

Yes, we offer options both in individual rooms and double , according to the needs of each pilgrim.

The individual rooms have additional surcharge and are subject to Availability in different locations. We recommend you reserve with in advance to make sure you get this type of accommodation.

We work with a selection of high quality accommodations in all localities of the Camino de Santiago, which allows us to guarantee the best options for our pilgrims.

the exact name and location of each accommodation will be sent approximately one month Before the start of the road , along with all the documentation of your trip, such as Accommodation and transfers reserves.

No, all the accommodations we reserve for our pilgrims have private rooms with private bathroom to guarantee you the privacy and comfort necessary to rest properly after each stage.

Yes, all the accommodations we reserve are in the center of the locations or as close as possible to the path of the road.

In case some accommodation is a bit remote, most are Easily accessible on foot. In addition, if necessary, good way Santiagos will offer a round trip transfer so you can reach your accommodation comfortably and return the next day to the starting point of the next stage.

In Good Way Santiagos we make sure that all our accommodations Offer a rest and comfort atmosphere. We work with a variety of options, which include:

• Hotels
• Rural houses
• Pensions
• Pazos
• Charming hostels

All our accommodations have private rooms with bathroom private , ensuring that you can relax and rest well after a day of hike.