Coordinates
42.0501°N, 8.6466°W
Elevation
44m
Accommodation
Available
Tui is a historic cathedral town on the Spanish bank of the Rio Minho, directly across the border from Valenca in Portugal. The town's imposing Catedral de Santa Maria, which blends Romanesque and Gothic styles, dominates the hilltop above the old town.
Tui is one of the most popular starting points for the Camino Portugues, as it sits approximately 117 km from Santiago, comfortably above the 100 km minimum required for the Compostela certificate. The town has a full range of services including albergues, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, ATMs, pharmacies, and a train station.
The old town is well-preserved, with narrow stone streets, the Convento de las Clarisas, and pleasant riverside walks along the Minho. Pilgrims should note that from Tui onwards, they will encounter significantly more fellow pilgrims, as this is where many shorter Camino journeys begin.
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How to reach your starting point from major cities and airports.
Renfe regional trains run from Vigo (30 minutes) and Pontevedra (1 hour). From Porto, take a train to Valenca (Portugal side of the border) and walk across the bridge to Tui, or take a Renfe train from Vigo.
The nearest airport is Vigo-Peinador (30 minutes by car), with limited domestic and seasonal international flights. Porto and Santiago airports are both around 1.5 to 2 hours away and offer more connections.
Buses run from Vigo (45 minutes) and Pontevedra. From Porto, you can take a bus to Valenca and walk across the border bridge.
Taxis from Vigo Airport or the train station to Tui are available. Tui is small and easily walkable.
Your checklist for arrival day in Tui.
Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria (Catedral de Tui) to collect your credential. The cathedral sits at the top of the old town with views across the Minho river to Valenca in Portugal.
If arriving from Portugal, the walk across the Puente Internacional from Valenca to Tui is a highlight. You are crossing from Portugal into Spain, the final country of your Camino.
Tui's medieval old town is small but beautiful. Walk the narrow streets around the cathedral and along the old city walls. Good restaurants serve Galician cuisine.
