Northern Portugal 2021 WELCOME ”With more than 15 years travelling throughout the north of Portugal and a genuine passion for this land of great contrasts and strong identity, characterised by its rich natural, cultural, ethnographic, historical and gastronomic heritage, I am proud to have created a huge network of personal relationships and acquired a deep knowledge of the territory. This allowed me to create Portugal Green Walks, an incoming tour operator, thereby satisfying my desire to help you discover the soul of our Portuguese way of living and being, providing a total immersion, authentic, cultural and educational experience.” Paulo Lopes Founder and CEO OUR SERVICE: QUALITY AT EVERY LEVEL We meticulously screen all of the service providers that we work with, ensuring that they operate in a professional, reliable manner and also that they have a certain distinctive authenticity and a genuine desire to share their enthusiasm with our visitors. We are therefore able to guarantee an impeccable level of quality in all of the services that you experience during your stay, thanks to close relationships with our partners and our presence in the field. OUR TEAM: ENTHUSIASTIC AND PASSIONATE We are professional, multi-lingual, friendly, enthusiastic and passionate. The invaluable and diverse specialist input from our multidisciplinary team will help you to fully appreciate the landscape and culture by articulating popular and scientific knowledge, sharing stories, evoking memories and explaining ways of life. We’ll make the most of chances to interact with the local people, providing valuable opportunities for you to have a truly authentic experience. OUR OFFER: TO ADD EXTRA VALUE TO YOUR STAY We offer complete packages and can organise every aspect of your visit. We choose OUR TERRITORY: SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE OF NORTHERN PORTUGAL appropriate services to meet your specific requirements, create a programme for your stay, Our enthusiastic and dedicated team has developed extensive knowledge of the places to reserve and confirm all services and check that everything is going smoothly during your stay. which we offer holidays and built strong relationships with the local people, meaning that you benefit from expert advice prior to your holiday and enjoy particularly attentive service during your trip. OUR STRENGTHS: ORIGINALITY, ADAPTABILITY AND CREATIVITY All of the services that we offer are tailor made, designed especially for you and perfectly suited to your requirements. It is this attention to detail and personalisation of every service OUR SPECIALISATIONS: WALKING AND CYCLYNG TOURS that makes your stay with us so exclusive and unique. Portugal Green Walks is a travel company specialising in experience tourism, offering a different take on northern Portugal. We showcase the natural beauty and the rich cultural heritage of greater Porto and the North region in innovative and unconventional ways. We highlight the local food, lifestyle and traditions. Our portfolio includes outdoor activities, local gastronomy and wine tasting tours and customised travel packages, allowing you to have hands-on, authentic experiences. THE TRIPS 15 DAYS Portuguese Coastal Way of St. James 8 14 DAYS Portuguese Camino de Santiago 10 9 DAYS Highlights of Northern Portugal 12 Cycling the Portuguese Coastal Way of St. James 14 8 DAYS Heart and Soul of Douro Wine Region 16 WHY CHOOSE PORTUGAL GREEN WALKS Atlantic Route Coastal Walking Holiday 18 Explore Peneda-Gerês National Park 20 Flavours of The Camino and Costa Verde 22 CUSTOMIZATION Portuguese Camino (last 100km) 24 We tailor our services to ensure your experience is the way you want it to be and above all, Cycling the Portuguese Camino de Santiago 26 right for you 7 DAYS 24/7 SUPPORT Walk the Santiago to FInisterre Way 28 If you have a problem you can call us any time of day or night, and we’ll endeavour to fix it. 1 DAY LOCAL COMPANY Douro Walking Tour from Favaios to Pinhão 30 Our company is Portuguese through and through, with strong local connections and Ervedosa do Douro Walking Tour 32 knowledge. Casal de Loivos Walking Tour 34 Valença do Douro Vineyard Walking Tour 36 VALUE FOR MONEY We work directly with our handpicked partners to make sure you get the best quality General Conditions 38 possible. EXPERIENCE We know the routes intimately and can advise you with the confidence that comes from experience SELECTED HOTELS We have inspected and stayed in every one of our hotels to check they meet our high standards. 15 DAYS WALKING TOUR PORTUGUESE COASTAL WAY OF ST. JAMES B l end beaches, c oun try side and h istorical town s on a n anci ent pilg rim wa l k i ng tra il f rom P orto to Santiago de Composte l a scenery, experiences and flavours. The landscapes you’ll encounter in Portugal and Spain are varied and beautiful, as are the inland stretches where you will wend your way through woodland, farmland, country villages and historical towns through Northern Portugal and Galicia. You’ll witness the cultural contrast between seafaring people, traditional village life and the comparative bustle of the ancient towns and cities along the Camino. Add in the abundance PROGRAMME: Detailed information at www.portugalgreenwalks.com GENERAL CONDITIONS Day1 Arrival to Porto Day 8 Walk from Oia to Baiona Duration: 14 nights - 13 walking days 17.5km | Meals: B Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Distance: 259km Day2 Walk from Matosinhos to Vila do Conde Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Type: Self-Guided Private transfer to Matosinhos Day 9 Walk from Baiona to Vigo 20km | Meals: B 25km | Meals: B Grade: Moderate Accommodation in a 3 * Hotel Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Availability: 1st March to 31st October Day10 Walk from Vigo to Arcade Walk from Vila do Conde to Esposende Day3 22km | Meals: B Minimum People: 1 25km | Meals: B Accommodation in a 2* Hotel Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Day11 Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra Day4 Walk from Esposende to Viana do Castelo 13km | Meals: B 23.5km | Meals: B Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Day12 Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis 22km | Meals: B PRICE PER PERSON Day5 Walk from Viana do Castelo to V.P. Âncora DATES SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Accommodation in a 2* Hotel (in double bedroom) 19km | Meals: B Day13 Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padrón March, April, May and October 970 euros Accommodation in a 4* Hotel 19km | Meals: B 440 euros Day6 Walk from V.P. Âncora to A Guarda Accommodation in a 3* Hotel June and September 1050 euros 520 euros 15km | Meals: B Day14 Walk from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela Accommodation in a 2* Hotel 25km | Meals: B July and August 1120 euros 560 euros Day7 Walk from A Guarda to Oia Accommodation in a 3* Hotel 13km | Meals: B Day15 Departure Meals: B Included: 14 Nights of accommodation with breakfast; Luggage transfer between hotels (1 bag per person – maximum 15 kg/bag); Pilgrim Accommodation in a 2* Hotel kit: pilgrim passport and shell; Roadbook of the way with tips, maps and detailed information (in English); 24/7 emergency support; Private transfer from Porto to Matosinhos on day 2. 9 14 DAYS WALKING TOUR PORTUGUESE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Follow anci ent pilg rim tra ils f or a u n ique l y m e morabl e exp e rience you’ll treasure f ore v e r The Portuguese Camino de Santiago has been one of the main pilgrim routes to Santiago for centuries. Set out on a journey of discovery, not only of the country but of yourself as you follow in the footsteps of countless pilgrims and walkers. Spend an unforgettable two weeks walking through stunning Portuguese and Galician countryside and villages and exploring fascinating historical towns and cities between two UNESCO World Heritage cities. PROGRAMME: Detailed information at www.portugalgreenwalks.com GENERAL CONDITIONS Day1 Arrival to Porto Day 8 Walk from Valença to O Porriño Duration: 13 nights - 12 walking days Accommodation in a 3* Hotel 20km | Meals: B Distance: 226km Day2 Walk from Mosteiró to Arcos Accommodation in a 2* Hotel Type: Self-Guided Private transfer to Mosteiró Day 9 Walk from O Porriño to Arcade 17km | Meals: B 22km | Meals: B Grade: Moderate Accommodation in a 3* Country Hotel Accommodation in a 2* Hotel Availability: 1st March to 31st October Day3 Walk from Arcos to Barcelos Day10 Walk from Arcade to Pontevedra Minimum People: 1 20km | Meals: B 13km | Meals: B Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Day4 Walk from Barcelos to Balugães Day11 Walk from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis 15km | Meals: B 22km | Meals: B Accommodation in a 3* Country Hotel Accommodation in a 2* Hotel PRICE PER PERSON DATES SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (in double bedroom) Day5 Walk from Balugães to Ponte de Lima Day12 Walk from Caldas de Reis to Padrón 18km | Meals: B 19km | Meals: B From 1st March to 30th June and 895 euros 395 euros Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Accommodation in a 3* Hotel from 16th September to 31st October Day6 Walk from Ponte de Lima to Cossourado Day13 Walk from Padrón to Santiago de Compostela From 01st July to 15th September 970 euros 420 euros 22km | Meals: B 25km | Meals: B Accommodation in a 3* Country Hotel Accommodation in a 3* Hotel Included: 13 Nights of accommodation with breakfast; Luggage transfer between hotels (1 bag per person – maximum 15 kg/bag); Pilgrim kit: pilgrim passport and shell; Roadbook of the way with tips, maps and detailed information (in English); 24/7 emergency support; Private Day7 Walk from Cossourado to Valença Departure Day14 transfer from Porto to Mosteiró on day 2. 13km | Meals: B Meals: B Accommodation in a 3* Hotel 11 9 DAYS WALKING TOUR HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHERN PORTUGAL Enjoy the Douro Valley, Peneda-Gerês National Park and the coastal Minho area in 9 days.