2025 Camino de Santiago 

On the 14th to 21st September 2025, a team of 12 will be taking on an unforgettable journey along the iconic Camino de Santiago to raise funds for Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.

Included in the team is Fiona Devine, CEO and Founder of Alexander Devine, and her son Harry Devine, as well as local supporters, volunteers for the charity, and trustee, Frazer Silvey.

“Of all the challenges I have undertaken for my charity, I would have to say this is the one I am most excited about, I have always wanted to walk the Camino de Santiago for a variety of reasons.”

“The opportunity to walk a pilgrim route that is over a thousand years old and steeped in so much history, to disconnect to reconnect with yourself, to meet all manner of wonderful and interesting people on the Camino, to experience another culture and view some incredible landscapes and historical buildings, to raise vital funds for our Children’s Hospice Service, to walk in nature and take time out to nurture yourself are some of the reasons I am motivated to walk, but the main one has to be for my son Alexander, to walk in his memory.”

Fiona Devine MBE, CEO and Founder, Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service

The team’s itinerary:

Day 1: Sunday, 14th September 2025 

Depart from the UK to Porto, Portugal, with an evening spent in the scenic town of Tui. 

Day 2: Monday, 15th September 

Walk from Tui to O Porriño (5 km / 3 miles). Begin your Camino journey with an introduction and a stop at the local cathedral to collect your pilgrim’s record card. 

Day 3: Tuesday, 16th September 

O Porriño to Cesantes (19 km / 12 miles). Explore the charming town of Redondela and take a refreshing coastal detour before arriving at the estuary-side village of Cesantes. 

Day 4: Wednesday, 17th September 

Cesantes to Pontevedra (16 km / 10 miles). Cross the beautiful Ponte Sampaio bridge and discover the medieval city of Pontevedra, known for its Romanesque architecture. 

Day 5: Thursday, 18th September 

Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis (21 km / 13 miles). Visit the famed Barosa waterfalls, enjoy a pilgrim blessing, and unwind in Caldas de Reis, famous for its thermal springs. 

Day 6: Friday, 19th September 

Caldas de Reis to Padrón (18 km / 11 miles). Walk through stunning countryside, with the option to stay overnight at the historic Monasterio de Herbón. 

Day 7: Saturday, 20th September 

Padrón to Santiago de Compostela (23 km / 14 miles). Experience the joy of completing the Camino as you arrive at the magnificent Santiago Cathedral. 

Day 8: Sunday, 21st September 

Attend a pilgrim’s mass, receive your Camino certificate, and enjoy the medieval charm of Santiago before returning to the UK.