Camino de Santiago from Valença

Updated: October 24, 2026

From Valença it is 118 km to Santiago on the Camino Portugués: 6 stages, so plan 6 walking days plus one for travel. It qualifies for the Compostela: it is over 100 km on foot.

The stages and km on this page start in Tui, across the Miño; from Valença you add the walk over the bridge.

How to get to Valença

• Train: Valença has a station on the Minho line, with trains to Porto. (Source: CP, accessed 24/10/2026)
• On foot: the Tui International Bridge crosses the Miño to Tui. (Source: Turismo de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)

Before you travel, check timetables and fares on the operator’s website (Renfe, CP, SNCF, bus company or airport).

Where to stay in Valença

Guesthouses, hotels and rural houses at the start and at the end of every stage. Lodging in Tui

Best months

April, May, June, September and October. 2027 is a Holy Year: book well ahead from May to October. Weather by month

Frequently asked questions

How many km is it from Valença to Santiago?

118 km on the Camino Portugués, split into 6 stages.

How many days does it take from Valença?

6 walking days, with stages of about 20 km on average. If you split a long stage, add a day.

Can I get the Compostela starting in Valença?

Yes. The Pilgrim’s Office asks for at least the last 100 km on foot, with two stamps a day in your credential.

How do I get to Valença?

Train: Valença has a station on the Minho line, with trains to Porto.

When is the best time to start in Valença?

The best months are April, May, June, September and October.

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