Private car transfer from Porto to Sarria

Overview: car trip from Porto to Sarria

Embarking on a car trip from the beautiful coastal city Porto to Sarria is a journey full of mesmerizing landscapes of Portugal and Spain passing through you while you are looking forward to each stop you’ll explore along the way.

You’ll start your 180-mile (291 km) trip by the vast blue of the Atlantic Ocean in the city of bridges and wine. Heading up north to the border with Spain, your eyes will have a feast on vineyards and vast hills as you are crossing through the Minho region.

About Sarria

Traveling from Porto to Sarria will be an amazing part of your trip, as you travel between two countries, seeing all the beauties offered to you on the way to finally arrive in a serene and historic town in Loco.

Sarria preserves highly historical and spiritual significance thanks to its role in the Camino de Santiago, a centuries-old pilgrimage route leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Sarria has been chosen as the starting point by many pilgrims throughout history because it is just 62 miles (100 km) from Santiago, which is the minimum distance one needs to walk to receive the Compostela certificate.

From Porto to Sarria: travel tips

Your trip from Porto to Sarria will be memorable and enjoyable no matter what—especially if you travel in the comfort of Daytrip service. But we still have some tips for you to consider to make sure all goes smoothly.

Choose your travel mode wisely

The distance between Porto and Sarria is not the shortest, and not all transportation options might be the most convenient. So, in order to have a problem-free trip, consider your options well and choose the one that is best for you.

How to get from Porto to Sarria

Choosing the best way to get from Porto to Sarria is the key to making your journey a good one or a bad one. Check your options here and decide wisely!

Porto to Sarria by car

Driving from Porto to Sarria is one of the most popular options you can choose from. It will take you around three and a half hours to drive the 180 miles (291 km) to get to Sarria. Although it offers flexibility to stop whenever you want to rest or explore, keep in mind that the responsibility of the tolls, traffic rules, border-crossing, parking in Sarria, and possible traffic jams will be occupying your mind throughout the drive. So you might want to opt for a more relaxing alternative.

Things to do when you get to Sarria

A trip from Porto to Sarria is definitely worth it for this small town; its historical corners and warm energy offer more than meets the eye. Here, take a look at some of the things you can do in and around Sarria:

Explore the historic town center

Take a leisurely stroll through the old town of Sarria, where the narrow streets are decorated with stories of medieval times. Start exploring at the Igrexa de San Salvador, a Romanesque church that has welcomed pilgrims for centuries. Then, continue to the Monasterio de la Magdalena, which was founded by Italian friars in the 13th century. It used to be a monastery and now it serves people as a part hostel, part museum. Stopping by the chapel connected to the monastery will be the calm and relaxing point of your city tour.

When is the best time to visit Sarria

The best time to plan your trip from Porto to Sarria, especially if you are planning to walk the Camino de Santiago, is around the spring months from April to June and fall, around September and October. During spring, the countryside around Sarria is in full bloom with bright colors all around. While there can be rain occasionally, the overall weather is just pleasant enough to make up for it.

Spring months see a moderate amount of pilgrims and tourists, which increase towards the end of June. Visiting Sarria in spring means avoiding large crowds. When it comes to fall, the weather starts getting cooler and fresher, cleaning the heaviness from the high summer temperatures. This time, the colors of the landscape are quite warm, with leaves turning orange and yellow. Rain is more common in late October, so pack waterproof gear. Stay updated about Sarria’s weather here.