Portuguese Camino (Central) · Stage 18
Rubiães to Tui
Rubiães to Tui on the Portuguese Camino (Central): 20.5 km, 277 m up and 459 m down. Elevation profile, villages, albergues, water and tips.
- kilometres
- 20.5
- ascent
- 277 m
- descent
- 459 m
- highest point
- 274 m
- lowest point
- 0 m
- difficulty
- moderate
Surface: 70 % asphalt, 28 % track and 2 % footpath.
A gentle descent through hamlets and woods to Valença and its star-shaped fortress. You cross the river Miño by the international bridge into Spain, at Tui, with its fortified cathedral above the river. Note: Galicia is one hour ahead.
Villages and services on this stage
The villages the stage passes through, with the distance from the start and what each one has. Services change: check them on the day.
| Km | Village | Albergues | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | Rubiães | 4 | bar · pharmacy |
| 7.8 | Fontoura | 2 | bar · ATM · fountain |
| 14.8 | Arão | — | bar · ATM · fountain |
| 16.6 | Valença | 1 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
| 18.9 | As Bornetas | — | bar · shop |
| 19.6 | O Arrabal | 1 | bar · shop · fountain |
| 20.5 | Tui | 11 | bar · shop · pharmacy · ATM · fountain |
PeregriNeo data based on © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Copernicus DEM GLO-30 elevations (© DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, EU and ESA).
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FAQ
How far is it from Rubiães to Tui?
About 20.5 km along the Camino, with 277 m of total ascent and 459 m of descent, by our measurements.
How long does the Rubiães to Tui stage take?
At an easy pilgrim pace, between 5.0 and 6.0 hours of walking, not counting stops. Hills count: every 100 m of climbing adds about 10 minutes.
Where to sleep in Tui?
There are 11 albergues in Tui, plus other places to stay. Book ahead in high season.