Arriving in Baiona to do the Portuguese Way along the coast
The Portuguese Way along the coast from Baiona is an increasingly popular option that you can do in six stages and thus complete the last 124 km to Santiago to get the long-awaited Compostela. It is an impressive route that runs along part of the coast of the Rías Baixas, specifically the coast of Baiona and the Vigo and Pontevedra estuaries, famous for their sandy beaches.
Baiona, due to its coastal location, provides a unique introduction to the Portuguese Way along the coast. This town has a rich history linked to the arrival of the news of the discovery of America; the replica of the caravel "La Pinta" docked there in 1493. Exploring the old town immerses you in a unique atmosphere, with cobbled streets and traditional architecture, offering you a greater connection to Galician culture. In this post, from Viajeros Canallas we'll tell you how to get to Baiona to make the Portuguese Way along the Coast.
How to get to Baiona
Getting to Baiona By plane:
For those coming from different parts of Spain or abroad, the most efficient option is to take a flight. Vigo airport (VGO) is the nearest gateway, located about 33 km from Baiona. From the airport itself you can use the bus service to Vigo city and from Vigo intermodal station you can take a bus to Baiona.
On the other hand, if you take a flight to Santiago airport (SCQ) you can travel to Vigo by train or bus and from there take the bus service to Baiona.
Getting to Baiona By train:
Another option is to take a train from your city to Vigo, as the closest train station to Baiona is Vigo, and from there take a bus that will take you to Baiona in approximately 30 minutes.
Getting to Baiona By bus:
From nearby cities such as Vigo or Santiago de Compostela there are regular bus services to Baiona. Check timetables and be sure to take into account seat availability.
Arrival in Baiona Shared taxi:
At Viajeros Canallas we always create a WhatsApp group before starting the trip. Camino de SantiagoYou can also take a taxi to Baiona, so that you can reach an agreement between the companions who come from different parts of Spain. In our experience, an interesting option is to take a taxi shared by several people in the group and arrive directly in Baiona.
Go from Madrid to Baiona
One of the options would be to fly to Vigo airport, from there travel to Vigo centre and take a bus to Baiona. Or if there are several of you, you could take a shared taxi.
Another option is to go by train from Madrid Chamartín-Clara Campoamor train station to Vigo Urzaiz, which takes approximately 4 hours, and from Vigo Urzaiz intermodal station take a bus to Baiona. The company Lugove has frequent services to the area of Nigrán and Baiona.
If you are travelling by bus from Madrid to Vigo, which takes about 8 hours, the option would be to take a bus from Vigo to Baiona.
There is also the option, if you prefer, to go by car; the journey from Madrid to Baiona takes approximately 6 hours.
Go from Barcelona to Baiona
From Barcelona airport there is a direct flight to Vigo and from there a bus service to Baiona. On the other hand, if you're up for it and there are several of you sharing a car, you can go directly by car to Baiona, but you have to make stops because the journey takes 12 hours.
Another option is to take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Atocha station in Madrid and from there take a suburban train to Chamartín to catch a train to Vigo.
Other places in Spain
If you come from Andalusia, the Valencian Community or the Canary Islands, the fastest and most practical way is always by plane or train to Madrid and from the capital take a means of transport to the city of Vigo or even to the city of Vigo. Santiago de Compostela.
Conclusions
If you have decided to start your pilgrimage, once you are in Baiona, ready to start the pilgrimage. Portuguese Way along the coast, follow the Camino signs, marked with shells and yellow arrows. The trail will guide you along the coast, offering spectacular views and moments of peace and quiet facing the Atlantic Ocean.
