The Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago

This fascinating cycling trip is not for novices. To get the most out of it, you’ll need basic bike maintenance skills and be confident riding on a varied and uneven terrain.

Head inland to follow quiet country lanes to Caminha, passing through the small, attractive city of Viana do Castelo. Stop for oysters in Arcade before using ancient stone paths to cycle through the forests and villages to the city of Pontevedra, a city full of intriguing squares and buildings. The next town of note is Caldas de Reis, where you can test the temperature of the thermal waters. Pretty Padrón is where St. James is said to have been buried. Try the famous peppers here then pedal on to your ultimate destination of Santiago de Compostela.