Camino direction
Caminha → A Guarda
For pilgrims heading north to Santiago on the Coastal Camino. Board at Cais do Camarido, at the mouth of the Minho.
06:00 – 17:00 PT€7
How it works →
Portuguese Coastal Camino
Boat crossing Caminha ⇄ A Guarda, Minho river
The pilgrims’ taxi boat from Portugal to Galicia. In season there’s no timetable to catch: we sail when you get here.
- €7 per person
- 06:00 – 17:00 in season
- 2 boats
Portugal time. In A Guarda, 07:00 – 18:00 Spain time.
Prices and hours - One posted price. The same for everyone.
You know what you’ll pay before you reach the pier.
Crossing
Per person, either direction
€7
Bicycle
On top of the ticket
+€1
E-bike
On top of the ticket
+€2
This is the price, for everyone, at any hour. No extras.
Hours
In season, every day
Each time is local time on the bank you board from.
Caminha · PT time
06:00 – 17:00
A Guarda · ES time
07:00 – 18:00
No fixed timetable: from 06:00 to 17:00, the boat leaves when you arrive.
we sail when you get here.
The crossings - Both ways across the Minho
Back to Portugal
A Guarda → Caminha
For anyone heading back to Portugal, or who crossed over to see A Guarda. Board at A Pasaxe, the old A Guarda ferry terminal.
07:00 – 18:00 ES€7
How it works →
Why cross with us - Five facts. All of them checkable.
Two boats. Your group crosses together
18 seats on foot per crossing. With bikes, up to 11 cyclists in one go: people in one boat, bikes in the other.
First crossing at 06:00
For pilgrims who start the stage at first light. The boat is at the pier before you are.
We’ll pick you up where you’re staying
Hotel or albergue: we collect you and bring you to the pier. Free — book it the day before.
Licence MT 115/2019
Licensed maritime-tourism operator. Two registered vessels, liability insurance, life jackets for everyone.
Since 2019
Maritime-tourism operator on the Minho since 5 May 2019.
Who takes you across
Two skippers. Two boats. One river.
The person who answers the phone is the person at the helm. We know this river, its tides and the wind at the mouth — and we’ve been taking walkers across it since 2019.
- Miguel
- Skipper of PEREGRINOS II
- Rui
- Skipper of PEREGRINOS I
- Licence MT 115/2019
- PEREGRINOS I · 126231-5PT
- PEREGRINOS II · 127443-5PT
- Since 5 May 2019
Reviews - What pilgrims say
★★★★★
“Excellent boat ride… The owners are friendly as heck and funny. Our boat captain was Miguel.”
★★★★★
“Se me olvidó el móvil en el albergue y se acercaron a buscarlo…”
★★★★★
“O serviço mais rápido e simpático de Portugal!”
River tours - If you have an afternoon free
Boat trips on the Minho, from Caminha.
Forte da Ínsua
The island fortress at the mouth of the Minho, by boat. Round trip.
€10 round trip
See the trip →
Caminha → Valença and Tui
Up the Minho, between Portugal and Galicia, to the two fortified towns.
€45 per person, minimum 5
See the trip →
Crossing the river means changing time zone.
Spain is one hour ahead of Portugal: at 06:00 in Caminha, it is already 07:00 in A Guarda. On this site, every time is given in local time at the pier you board from. Check the time on your phone before you set off.
FAQ - Before you cross
What if the weather doesn’t allow the crossing?
The skipper decides, always on safety grounds. If the river isn’t safe, we don’t sail — and you get your money back in full.
Do I need to book?
No. You can turn up at the pier and cross. Booking online holds your place at the time you choose — handy for groups and cyclists.
Can I bring my bike?
Yes: +€1 per bike, +€2 per e-bike. Up to 11 cyclists cross in one go with their bikes. Cargo bikes or trailers: get in touch first.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Your dog crosses with you.
How long does the crossing take?
A few minutes — under ten, bank to bank.
Where exactly do I board?
In Caminha, at Cais do Camarido, Rua Foz do Minho, by the mouth of the river. In A Guarda, at A Pasaxe — the old ferry terminal — a few metres from the A Rede building.
Where we are
Cais do Camarido, Caminha
At the mouth of the Minho, at the end of Rua Foz do Minho.
- Phone
- +351 913 254 110
- Hours
- In season, every day, 06:00 – 17:00 (PT)
- Licence
- MT 115/2019 · maritime-tourism operator