Camino de Santiago in April
An intimate, carefully planned pilgrimage along the Sanabres Route — the last 113 km to Santiago de Compostela.
Camino is more than just a walking route. It is a journey within yourself, encounters, silence, conversations, and landscapes that stay in your heart for a long time.
Key highlights
- Overnight stay in the 1,000-year-old Cistercian-Trappist monastery in Oseira — a place where pilgrims have been staying since the Middle Ages.
- A night at a beautiful 16th-century estate with a garden — early arrival to enjoy a wonderful afternoon in this exceptional place.
- Optional backpack transport along the entire route — walk with just your essentials.
- The Sanabres Route — less crowded than the French Way, peaceful, rich in history and soul.
- Pilgrims' Mass at the Cathedral of Santiago and the official Compostela certificate — the emotional culmination of the journey.
Why this Camino
Our clients call this the "spiritual trail" — and it's easy to see why.
The Galician landscapes are stunning, the stone villages and eucalyptus forests feel untouched, and staying at the Cistercian monastery in Oseira means experiencing silence and participating in the life of monks who've welcomed pilgrims for a thousand years.
This is not a race to Santiago. It's time to walk at your own pace, regardless of faith or beliefs, and let something shift along the way.
This journey is yours if...
- You're in good physical condition and can walk several hours a day — but you don't need to be an athlete.
- You're looking for a journey with a deeper dimension — spiritual, reflective, or simply deeply human.
- You value a small group and the constant presence of an experienced guide.
- You want someone to take care of every detail — accommodation, meals, transfers, logistics.
- Everyone is welcome in our group, regardless of age, beliefs, or life experience.
Where you’ll stay
Night 1
City-centre apartments in Ourense, your gateway to Galicia
Night 2-3
Cistercian Monastery of Oseira, where pilgrims have rested since the Middle Ages
Night 4
Hostel in Lalín, simple and restorative
Night 5
A 16th-century estate with a garden and pool — arrive early and make the most of it
Night 6
A rural estate tucked in the valley, surrounded by eucalyptus and stone
Night 7
Albergue reserved exclusively for our group
Night 8
lbergue in Santiago de Compostela — your last night as a pilgrim
Camino de Santiago in April
Deposit: €300 · due within 72 hours of booking
Balance: remaining amount · due 60 days before departure
What's included
Getting There & Around
- Transfer Porto Airport → Ourense (April 8)
- Transfer Santiago → Porto Airport (April 16)
Where You Sleep & Eat
- 8 nights (hotel, monastery, rural estate, albergue)
- 8 × breakfast, 8 × full hot dinner
- 1 × lunch at Oseira Monastery
Guidance & Peace of Mind
- Camino organization, reservations, and logistics
- Supervision by a qualified guide
- Optional transport of backpacks along the route
- Pilgrim shell + pilgrim passport
- Travel insurance and organizer’s liability insurance
- Contribution to the Portuguese tourism guarantee fund FGVT
Price doesn't include:
Flight and transfer to Porto · Meals, drinks, and personal purchases · Additional personal travel insurance
Practical information
- Starting point: Meeting at Porto Airport (Portugal), transfer from there to Ourense, the start of the Camino
- Finish: Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
- Distance: 113 km
- Fitness level: Moderate — ability to walk several hours a day with breaks. No athletic experience required.
- Language: Polish (English depending on group composition)
- Your guide: Marta Sagatowska with the Pura Alma Travel Team
- Organizer: Pura Alma Travel (Portugal), Portuguese National Register of Tour Operators RNAVT 12841
- Insurance: Mandatory tour operator liability insurance included. Participants purchase their own medical and accident insurance in their country of residence.
What our travelers say
If you feel that this is your time for the Camino, walk the path with us
Many people walk the Camino with us every year and confirm: once you go, caminoza strikes — a spiritual need to set off again. Camino is for everyone, regardless of fitness or age. If you have any questions or doubts, we are here for you.
FAQs
Accommodation varies by stage: city-centre apartments, a 1,000-year-old Cistercian monastery, a 16th-century estate with a garden and pool, rural estates, and albergues reserved exclusively for our group.
Participants arrive independently at Porto Airport. We help with flight selection from any city and organize a group transfer to Ourense, the start of the Camino.
No. On every Camino route we offer optional backpack transport by a logistics company, from accommodation to accommodation.
Yes. On most stages, transport is available for those who need to rest.
Hiking days vary in length and terrain. The routes are moderate, with the option of shorter variants and support transport on most stages.
No athletic experience is required. The Camino is suitable for people in good physical condition who can walk several hours a day with breaks. If you have any doubts about whether you'll be able to complete the Camino, please don't hesitate to reach out. Marta will personally address your concerns, answer your questions, and support you in making the right decision for you.
Not at all. You do not need to be religious or Catholic to join the Camino.
The Camino brings together people from all backgrounds and motivations — spiritual, personal, or simply for the experience. What matters most is a positive attitude and respect for fellow participants.
Our guides take care to create a warm and supportive atmosphere throughout the journey, so that everyone feels safe, included, and genuinely welcome. Some trips are also accompanied by a Catholic priest, which can be a meaningful option for those who wish for spiritual guidance, attend daily Mass, or experience the Camino as a pilgrimage.
It's a shared journey where differences are valued, and everyone can find their own meaning along the way.
Each trip is confirmed only once the minimum number of participants has been reached. As soon as this happens, you will receive an official confirmation, and from that moment you can proceed with purchasing your airline tickets independently.
If the minimum number of participants is not met, the trip will not take place and your deposit will be fully refunded.
Please note that participants should not purchase airline tickets before receiving confirmation that the trip is guaranteed to run.
We organize trips for small, intimate groups, with the option of individual bookings within the group. Our journeys are also a chance to meet new people and travel together.
Before departure, we provide full guidance on what to pack — from comfortable trekking shoes and light clothing for warm days to warmer layers for cool evenings. A detailed packing list is sent to all participants.
Yes. We reserve the right to make minor changes to the program or accommodation, for example for safety or participant comfort reasons. If a change is significant, we inform participants in advance.
Each trip page lists exactly what is included. In general, the price covers accommodation, breakfasts and dinners, guide support, transfers, and mandatory insurance. Flights to the meeting point are booked independently — this allows everyone to find the most convenient connection. We are always happy to help with flight selection, and can book tickets on your behalf if needed.
Every journey is prepared with great attention to detail — from accommodation and transport to the daily program and activities. Our trips are not just holidays; they are experiences: pilgrimages, coastal retreats, cultural stays, and far-reaching expeditions. We take care of everything so you can simply show up and be present.
Participants should have valid medical and accident insurance with them at all times. We provide full care and logistical support throughout the trip, along with safety guidance before departure.
The deposit is usually non-refundable. However, it is possible to transfer your booking to another person with the organizer's approval, provided the new participant's health condition allows them to take part in the trip.
As a licensed travel agency, we provide mandatory organizer's liability insurance. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own medical and accident insurance in their country of residence.
A deposit is required upon registration, with the remaining balance paid by specified deadlines. If you need an individual payment arrangement, please contact us.
Still have questions?
Not sure if this is the right trip for you? Marta is happy to answer any questions personally.
