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The ground behind you: what the walk into Tui crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Tui
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribadelouro | 7.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Orbenlle | 8.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Tui to Orbenlle |
| O Porriño | 16.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Tui to O Porriño |
| Ameirolongo - Fonte do Chan | 18.7 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Tui to Ameirolongo - Fonte do Chan |
| Veigadaña | 20.3 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Tui to Veigadaña |
| Mos | 23.0 | ✓ Yes | — No | The walk from Tui to Mos |
| Saxamonde | 28.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Tui to Saxamonde |
| Redondela | 32.2 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Tui deserves at least an afternoon. If you're starting your Camino here, budget an extra night — the old town earns it, and you can always walk across the bridge to Valenca for a wander through the Portuguese fortress.
The Catedral de Santa Maria dominates the hilltop. Built between the 11th and 13th centuries, it's a fortress-cathedral — the crenellated walls and towers were designed for defence as much as worship. The Romanesque-Gothic interior is austere but the cloister and the views over the Rio Mino to Portugal from the grounds are worth the entrance fee. The Museo Diocesano in the cathedral has a small but focused collection.
The route through town passes the most significant monuments: the cathedral, the old Pilgrims Hospital, the Convento de las Clarisas, and the Monasterio de Santo Domingo. The Convento de San Francisco and the Iglesia de San Telmo are slightly off route but close enough to justify a detour.
Cross the bridge using the walkway on the right-hand side — the views of Tui from this angle are much better than from the left. The quaint building at the Portuguese end of the bridge is the original border checkpoint, long out of use.
All services available.
You are advised to get your credential stamped at least twice a day between here and Santiago.
The stretch of camino ahead of you is undergoing changes for the better and keep the camino on a more tranquil and safe path, but there are sections that have become slightly longer, and the directions are not fully set in stone.
This area is one of Galicia’s largest industrial centers, most of the industry centered around O Porriño. In years past this meant a grueling romp through town, just the way that the businesses (read bars) like it. Competing arrows and confusion may ensue; despite the best efforts of local activists.
As usual, a healthy dose of common sense and the use of your best judgment is in order.
In periods of high rain the stretch of road between here and O Porriño is often flooded. In these cases, the camino is temporarily re-routed. When it is, the signs are clear but not frequent and at times it will feel like you just keep walking on the road forever. Stick to the road; the signs will appear when they are needed most.
San Telmo is celebrated on the first Sunday of Easter.
Tui's position on a hilltop above one of Galicia's most important rivers made it strategic since prehistoric times. The Romans built a settlement on their gold road connecting Braga with Lugo. When the Visigoth King Wittiza left the family stronghold in Toledo in 700 AD, it was to Tui that he relocated — a sign of the town's importance in the late Visigothic kingdom.
San Telmo (Pedro Gonzalez Telmo), patron of sailors, fell ill and died near Tui during his pilgrimage in 1251. His feast day is celebrated on the first Sunday of Easter. There are two historical Saint Telmos — both patrons of sailors — but only one (not this one) has been formally canonised.
The camino leaves town just as quickly as it entered it, crosses the N551, and turns right onto the Camino Virgen del Camino at kilometer marker 111.499; a numbers whose significant digits inspires false confidence.
The Louro Valley lies ahead, and the massive granite mining industry situated along it lends a distinctly different feel to the way homes are built compared to only a few kilometers away in Portugal. It is not uncommon to find large slabs of rough granite used to build fences around even the most modest of family plots.
17. August 2026 - 15:28
Amazing crepe place next ideas peregrinas
4. August 2026 - 10:27
I woke up with a red rash all over my legs. Primary on the side of my body that I was sleeping on. Despite given the sheets from the Albergue I also brought my own but didn’t seem to do much.
The city itself is wonderful. The cathedral does live music
at 9 pm for free!
3. August 2026 - 22:53
Pilgrims replaced with tourists. Very commercialized from here onwards. Expect 100% reservations from hosts who don’t appreciate the Camino
30. September 2025 - 2:49
Ideas Peregrinas is a great stop for breakfast! It was one of the best we had during our trip!
Also there is a retail store which will have pretty much everything a hiker would need from clothing to basic equipment.
I bought a t shirt!
12. September 2025 - 7:07
Bed bugs in this albergue - be warned!
17. July 2025 - 23:22
About ending your Camino here. Energy changes after Tui, and the beautiful Portuguese countryside is a distant memory!
17. July 2025 - 23:12
Got the first Spanish flavour entering Tui - sitting and drinking/eating the long afternoons away. Architecture is amazing.
25. October 2024 - 15:14
We used Ideas Peregrinas, an excellent albergue, just a few steps from the Cathedral. This albergue is so very clean and very inviting to the weary peregrinos. An amazing place to stay for the night. They also have a cafe downstairs where you can have a hearty meal. In the cafe are some good Camino merchandise you can buy. Above all the staff are great, helpful and friendly! We have this albergue a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Buen Camino to all! 🕊️
27. September 2023 - 19:12
Very nice restaurant in the city center - 13 euro for a lunch menu
12. May 2023 - 10:55
Really nice hostel - clean and had very friendly staff! Not too far from the city center, but you do have to walk up a hill to get back into the centro. I’d recommend NOT getting the breakfast for €2.50. It wasn’t very good and there are lots of better options nearby.
16. April 2023 - 22:21
I cannot say how amazing this 700 year old convent is, Jorge and his family have done the most amazing job restoring it, the rooms,cloisters, so cleverly preserved and updated. An absolute gem, spotlessly clean, great comfy bunks with own light/ shelf/ charge point, laundry, great courtyard and a sitting room. Well equipped kitchen too.
4. October 2022 - 21:49
Stop here and finish your Camino Portuguese in Valença.
After Tui the Pilgrims multiply. Busses with “turigrinos” leave hundreds of people in the city and this fake pilgrims occupy all the places in the albergues. Your only option since this moment are the public albergue as you cannot reserve in advance, it means you have to wake up at 6 and start walking soon after. You are competing with every other pilgrim who is also trying to find a place to sleep. The pleasure of walking the Camino disappear. Pilgrims became unfriendly (probably because there are too many), the albergue are big (over 50 places) and are always full. The pleasure is simply not there anymore. Not worth
1. October 2022 - 10:23
Taperia “O albergue” was lovley food and good service. Menu of the day only 10€ for 3 servings. Absolutely recommendable.
11. June 2022 - 18:07
Booked via Booking.com private room 31€/night. Worth it. Wonderful people who run this place. Beautiful garden. Washing/drying possible. No breakfast but kitchen can be used.
I’ve enjoyed my day’s rest!!
Earns a 4* quotation.
5. August 2020 - 13:03
Go to the river to swim - water is great!
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
