The path winds through the woods between mossy stone walls. The morning smells of damp earth. There is one climb, but for most of the day you are heading downhill. That’s gentle on your legs, though you will feel your knees on the descents.
At Valença you walk past the old fortress walls. Then you cross the Minho and step into Spain halfway across the bridge. You are on the road for almost six hours, so there is time to stop and take it in. Tui welcomes you with narrow streets and a cathedral that looks like a fortress. Tui has a public albergue. Take it easy, today is allowed to simply be a good day.