The sea way to Santiago with Sailway
Meet new people or share with your loved ones a unique pilgrimage experience emulating the great pilgrimages of history.
There are a thousand and one paths that lead to Santiago de Compostela, but few are as exciting as the one that runs by sea and enters the ría de Muros Noia, the last of the Rías Baixas, recalling the same journey followed by thousands of pilgrims since the times of the Second Crusade. Do you want to take this sea route in a group on board a sailboat? It will be an unforgettable experience! This nautical journey is recognised by the pilgrim’s office and it is enough to complete 90 nautical miles by sailboat, stamp the pilgrim’s credential in the ports marked by the route and walk at least the last 12 kilometres from the town of Bertamiráns until reaching Santiago de Compostela.
The experience
We offer you a 4-day experience: three days of sailing and accommodation on our sailboats and one day to do the 12 km walk from Bertamiráns to Santiago de Compostela and visit the cathedral and the tomb of the Apostle.
This Camino de Santiago by sea is a unique and different way of making a pilgrimage along a historic route that thousands of pilgrims have used since the 12th century.
The Camino through the Muros Noia Estuary with Sailway is the only one that will allow you to make the minimum 90 nautical miles required to obtain the Compostela through a safe and spectacular navigation area.
It is a unique route through the most emblematic natural sanctuaries, landscapes, ports and seafaring villages of Galicia: Baiona, Cíes Islands, Ons Islands, Combarro, Sanxenxo, Pobra do Caramiñal, Muros, Noia (Portus Apostoli), among many others.
In addition, we take care of the transport from the last point by boat to the first section on foot in Bertamiráns, from where you begin the last 12 km (2 hours) of the pilgrimage on foot to Compostela.
And the final reward: the entrance to the cathedral (next Holy Year 2027, through the Holy Door), the visit to the tomb of the apostle and the obtaining of the Compostela.
Sailway
We are the nautical charter company with the largest fleet in Galicia. We operate throughout the Rías Baixas and our base port is in Vigo. In addition to boat rentals, we program premium sailing experiences to facilitate the enjoyment of the sea for people without knowledge or connection to the sea.
The Camino to Santiago by sea is the most complete and emotional experience we have ever done. You can’t miss it!
With Sailway, obtaining the Compostela is guaranteed.
We only sail on sailboats
The Historic Route of the Muros Noia Estuary was recognized by the Church on December 20, 2020.
Our itinerary from Vigo or Baiona covers all the Rías Baixas and guarantees navigation of a minimum of 90 miles to the port of Portosin-Noia.
The Sailway skipper accompanies and guides our pilgrim-sailors on the sea crossing aboard the sailboat.
At check-in, we give the sailors the pilgrim’s credential. Our team will be on hand to remind you to stamp your credential in all the ports where we call.
The Camino with Sailway, step by step
Departing from the port of Vigo (port of the Real Club Náutico de Vigo) and arriving at the port of Portosin-Noia (Portus Apostoli), it is a 3-day sailing trip (90 nautical miles) where we travel through the idyllic landscapes of the Rías Baixas from the Vigo estuary to the Muros Noia estuary. On the last day, a transfer by vehicle is made from the marina of Portosín to Bertamiráns (30 min.) to make the 12 km walk to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
- Preliminary: Arrival in Vigo at the expense of the pilgrim. Check-in and welcome aboard in the afternoon. Night moored in the port of Vigo on board the sailboat.
- Stage 1: Vigo- Cíes Islands – Combarro (29 nautical miles). Night moored in the port of Combarro on board the sailboat.
- Stage 2: Combarro – Sanxenxo – Pobra do Caramiñal (34 nautical miles). Night moored in the port of Ribeira on board the sailboat.
- Stage 3: Pobra do Caramiñal – Muros – Portosín/Noia (35 nautical miles). Night moored in the port of Portosín on board the sailboat.
- Stage 4: Portosín – Bertamiráns (33 km by car), Bertamiráns – Santiago de Compostela (12 km on foot)
Express route
Sailway presents a new way to experience the Camino de Santiago marítimo through the Ría de Muros Noia, tailored for sea lovers and uninterrupted sailing enthusiasts. This sailing pilgrimage is perfect for those who want to feel the essence of the ancient pilgrim journey — as it was done centuries ago, by sea.
This express route sails directly from Baiona to Muros, crossing the waters of the Ría de Muros Noia in 8 to 12 hours, depending on wind and weather. It’s a nonstop sailing experience — no tourist stops or port layovers. The protagonists are the sea, the wind, and Galicia itself, seen from the deck of a sailboat.
Upon arrival, pilgrims can complete the Camino de Santiago marítimo experience by staying at Hotel Porto de Muros, a beautifully restored premium accommodation on the seafront. With views of the harbor and a setting rich in history, it’s the ideal place to connect with the spirit of the Camino de Santiago while enjoying modern comfort.
It’s the perfect ending to an intense sailing day: rest, silence, and the whisper of the Camino de Santiago marítimo as your soundtrack.
What is included in the Camino with Sailway
- 4 nights accommodation in a double cabin, on board the sailboat.
- Bottom sheets and pillows in the cabins.
- Skipper (the skipper acts as a guide on board).
- Half-board on board the sailboat (breakfast and lunch).
- Snacks on board throughout the sea crossing (nuts, fruit) and water on board.
- Moorings in docking ports.
- Entry permit to the Cíes and Ons Islands (Maritime-Terrestrial National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia).
- Occupant insurance.
- Pilgrim’s credential.
- Shuttle service (from the last point by boat to the first section on foot).
How to do The Camino with Sailway
Places are limited to guarantee a personalized and enriching experience.
Another way to do the Camino is to reserve the boat exclusively and customize the route.
With Sailway obtaining the Compostela is assured
Get the Compostela with Sailway
The Compostela is the main diploma of recognition of the status of pilgrim that the Church grants to those who complete the Camino de Santiago by fulfilling a series of minimum conditions. For maritime pilgrimages there are four:
- Sailing, emulating the historical maritime pilgrimages.
- Doing it following one of the historical itineraries recognized by the Church.
- Traveling a minimum of 90 nautical miles.
- Walking the last kilometers of the entrance to Santiago.
To prove these requirements, the pilgrim makes his trip with the pilgrim’s credential, a passport in which he records at least twice a day (start and end of the day) his passage through the different towns of the Camino. To prove the passage through a town, the stamp of any establishment, institution or church on the itinerary is valid.
If you want to do the Maritime Way of the Muros Noia Estuary with family or friends, you can rent one of our sailboats, with or without a skipper, and personalize your experience.
At least once a month, we schedule outings with individual passage. It is a perfect opportunity to take a trip as a couple, alone and meet new people.
Ideal for those who wish to experience a historic and continuous journey, just as the ancient pilgrims did.
You can also give a unique and unforgettable experience to whoever you want. Ask us for a personalized gift card for whoever you want.
In order to make your experience more comfortable, Sailway can arrange other services not included in our experience:
- Transfers from and to arrival/departure airports.
- Reservations for dinners and meals on the fourth stage of the pilgrimage by land.
- Hotel reservations in case you prefer to sleep on land.
- Luggage transfer.
- Accompanying guide for the walking section and for Santiago de Compostela.
- Everything you expect to need on land while sailing.
- This activity is available all year round upon request.
- A minimum group of 6 people is required to carry out the activity.
- Meals on board are based on snacks. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
- Dinners are free, you can choose to go out to a restaurant, since we always sleep docked in port, or you can use the kitchen.
- Accommodation on board is in a shared cabin. You can request your individual cabin for an extra cost (€300).
- The route and schedule may be subject to modifications due to weather conditions or safety reasons based on the experience of the crew, this decision will be made by the skipper.