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Camino de Santiago – A Luxury Mindful Walking Experience for Women ~ Spiritual Variant



Camino de Santiago – A Luxury Mindful Walking Experience for Women ~ Spiritual Variant
September 1 - 12, 2026
Tuy, Spain
11 nights, 12 days
6 person retreat
Highlights
Small, Intimate Group (No Bus Tours or Dorm Stays)
Boutique & Parador-Style Accommodation Throughout
Mindfulness Principles Woven Naturally into the Journey
Michelin-Star Dining Experience Included
Daily Grounding & Gentle Integration Practices
Luggage Transfers Included – Walk Light, Stay Comfortable
Personally Hosted by a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher
Details
This is a luxury small-group Camino designed for those who want depth, beauty, and comfort woven into their walking experience. We follow the Portuguese Way at a spacious, steady rhythm — allowing time to notice, reflect, and fully inhabit the landscape. Between Pontevedra and Padrón, we divert onto the quieter Spiritual Variant, walking a more contemplative route shaped by monasteries, coastal inlets, and a boat journey that retraces the legendary arrival of Saint James. The ambiance is intimate and relaxed, with boutique accommodation, exceptional regional dining, and meaningful conversation forming the backdrop to each day. Mindfulness principles are gently integrated throughout — not as rigid structure, but as an invitation to walk with awareness, clarity, and intention. This experience is ideal for adults in transition, seeking recalibration, or simply wanting to step out of the noise of everyday life without sacrificing comfort. The Camino changes you. How you walk it matters.
Venue
Parador de Tui
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Set in the historical Galician city of Tui, a border town with Portugal, this stunning hotel is housed in a majestic old building, surrounded by a peaceful, natural environment. Ideal for a rural getaway, the Parador de Tui is located on the banks of the Miño River. From this hotel, you can enjoy long walks through the mountainous landscape or along the riverside.
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Pool
Garden
Laundry
Towels
Housekeeping
Coffee / Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Accommodation
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1st - 2nd September 2026 Beginning with 1-night in beautiful & vibrant Porto, we'll taste the classic Portuguese Tart and indulge in a taste tour of the Central Market Single Accommodation at Grande Hotel do Porto 2nd - 3rd September 2026 Transfer to Tui after breakfast & check out Single Accommodation at The Parador de Tui 3rd - 4th September 2026 Today we begin walking, arriving in O'Porrino after a 16km walk Shared apartments at Salgueira Rooms 4th - 6th September 2026 (2 Nts) Instead of the 22km walk to Arcade, we stop slightly short in Redondella, adding the extra k's to the shorter walk on the 6th. In this beautiful, rustic rural property, we say hello to the resident goats and stay an extra night for a spacious pause for rest, integration, gentle practices, and reflection. Single accommodation at As Chivas in Rendondella 6th - 7th September 2026 A shorter walking day to balance the previous stage, arriving in Pontevedra at an unhurried pace, and a chance to soak up the atmosphere of this gorgeous town. Single accommodation at The Parador de Pontevedra 7th - 8th September 2026 This marks the start of the Spiritual Variant, taking us through the coastal village of Combarro before the Camino turns inward — both geographically and energetically — as we walk toward the monastery at Armenteira. (23km) Single Accommodation at Pousada de Armenteira 8th - 9th September 2026 One of the most beautiful walking days of the Camino, this stage follows the Route of Stone & Water — a gentle, shaded path alongside rivers, waterfalls, and old stone mills — before opening out toward the coast at Vilanova de Arousa. (22km) Single Accommodation at Hotel Bradomín 9th - 10th September 2026 (2nts) The Traslatio boat journey brings us into Padrón, where we settle in for two nights (in my favourite accommodation!) just beyond town. This quieter pause includes time for reflection, gentle retreat practices, and a Michelin-starred dining experience — a meaningful moment to honour the walk before completing the Camino in Santiago. Single Accommodation at Os Lambrans 10th - 11th September 2026 Our final walk into Santiago and it's a big one - 24km's but oh so worth it! Single Accommodation at the stunning Hotel Virxe da Cerca (Pousadas de Compostela) 12 September- Check Out and Say our Heart Felt Goodbyes.
Meals

Meals provided
Breakfast · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegetarian · Vegan
Food is an integral part of this experience — rooted in place, tradition, and seasonality. As we walk through Galicia, meals reflect the region: simple, generous, and deeply local. Think Spanish tortilla, padrón peppers, empanadas, hearty vegetable and bean soups, fresh seafood (including the region’s famous octopus), local cheeses, crusty bread, olive oil, and regional wines. Vegetarian options are readily available throughout the journey. Vegan can be accommodated, though flexibility is important, particularly in smaller towns where menus are traditional and locally driven. This is not a custom-diet retreat, and we won’t be dining in large international cities with endless menu substitutions. Instead, we lean into the culture — and that’s part of the magic. Lunch is not included, allowing you flexibility each day to stop where and when you choose. Camino lunches are simple and very affordable, with plentiful café stops along the route. Evenings are shared — often later, in true Spanish style — with unhurried dinners that bring conversation, connection, and a sense of place. One highlight is our Michelin-starred dining experience, a beautifully curated degustation that celebrates local produce and Galician culinary heritage. It is not “fancy for the sake of fancy,” but a thoughtful homage to the region’s ingredients and traditions. We walk well. We eat well. We do both with intention.
Testimonials
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Host

Lisa Marie Staab
Queensland, Australia
Lisa Marie Staab is a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher, wellness mentor, retreat leader, and trained chef known for helping people feel more alive, more connected, and more at ease in thei...
1 language
English
Teaching for 2 years
Joined Insight Timer in Aug 2023
What's Included
10 nights Accommodation
10 Breakfasts
10 Dinners
1 Lunch (Michelin)
Transfer from Porto to Tui
Luggage transfers between all accommodations
The Camino Pilgrim Passport (Credencial del Peregrino for achieving 120kms+ walk)
Retreat Gift Bag
Mindfulness Focused Activities & Retreat Day in Padron
Not Included
Airfares
Visa's if applicable
Lunches
Personal shopping
Alcohol
Personal Travel Insurance (mandatory to join - to cover any unexpected emergencies or cancellations)
FAQs
Guest requirements
Travel Insurance - you just never know what might happen. The airlines could cancel flights, you could get sick, etc. This protects you from any unforeseen (however unlikely) circumstances.
For women only
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.

