You’re invited to help save lives one step and one song at a time on a magical adventure taking you from Portugal to Spain to hike the historic Camino de Santiago.
As always, there will be music, music, music on this specially curated, fun and strenuous challenge.
Please contact hello@lovehopestrength.org if you’re interested in taking part.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• The trek will take place from 11th to 19th April, 2026 [9 days total including travel days, 5 weekdays only]
• Places on the trek are limited to 25 people only
• The trek includes flights from Gatwick, UK, arriving in Porto, Portugal and leaving from Santiago do Compostela, Spain
• The trek is 102km in total. All trekkers will receive a Camino Certificate on arrival in Santiago de Compostela
• The trek cost includes all meals, transport, accommodation and guide support
• The accommodation is a mixture of hostels and hotels, all with private dorms [2-4 persons in the main, no sharing with people outside the LHS trek group]
• The trek goes from hostel to hostel, with all luggage transported to the next accommodation. Trekkers do not need to carry their own luggage, aside from a small day sack
• UK participant cost: £2,800 [£1,800 total cost, £1,000 donation]
• USA cost: $3,750 [$2,500 total cost, $1,250 donation]
• Donations will be match funded. The aim is to raise over $50,000 for cancer support projects through the trek
• Option without inclusion of flights possible
• Payment instalments:
Confirm place: non-refundable deposit £350 / $500 pp
31st December 2025 £550 / $800 pp
31st January 2026 £900 / $1,200 pp
31st March 2026 £750 / $750
30 April 2026 £250 / $500
The itinerary:
Day 1 [11 April 2026] UK – Portugal, afternoon & night in Porto
Day 2 [12 April 2026] Portugal – Spain, afternoon & night in Vigo
Day 3 [13 April 2026] Walk to Arcade 15.00 miles / 24.00 km
Day 4 [14 April 2026] Walk to Pontevedra 8.00 miles / 13.00 km
Day 5 [15 April 2026] Walk to Caldas de Reis 13.00 miles / 21.00 km
Day 6 [16 April 2026] Walk to Padrón 12.00 miles / 19.00 km
Day 7 [17 April 2026] Walk to Santiago de Compostela 16.00 miles / 25.00 km
Day 8 [18 April 2026] Rest day Santiago de Compostela
Day 9 [19 April 2026] Spain- UK, Early morning departure
Here are photos from our first visit to The El Camino, The Spanish Route.
