ESPIRITUAL LAST 100 CENTRAL CAMINO
Day 7 Pontecesures to Rua De Francos-Milladoira is a progressive incline towards your destination. walking mainly along the freeway with quite a few asphalt paths. A point of interest along the way is the collegiate church of Iria Flavia which was the first cathedral in Galicia, it also has a cemetery worth a wander through. Stopping […]
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Today PCE-Day 9: Santiago de Compostela, your last morning on Camino de Santiago. Enjoy your last breakfast as a Crossroads Travel Client before you head off to wherever in the world you may go! That is of course unless you have decided to continue to Fisterra… Whatever you are doing go safe. Thank you for allowing […]
DAY 8: Rua De Francos-Milladoira-Santiago is a progressive incline towards your destination. walking mainly along the freeway with quite a few asphalt paths. A point of interest along the way is the collegiate church of Iria Flavia which was the first cathedral in Galicia, it also has a cemetery worth a wander through. Stopping today […]
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Today Day 6: Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa, will have you walking “Ruta da Pedra e Agua” (Stone and Water Path) along the Armenteira river. Shortly you will see plenty of old mills (some restored) in between amazing leafy vegetation and vineyards. This is the Rias Baixas wine region, where Albariño wine is made. Eventually, […]
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Today Day 5: Pontevedra to Armenteira, at around 2 km into your walk you will see signs to the left for the “Variante Espiritual” (Spiritual Variant). The magnificent Poio Monastery is the first jewel on today’s Camino well worth a visit. The next is the village Combarro, with the old quarter declared “Property of Cultural […]
On Day 4: Redondela to Pontevedra, when reaching Arcade you will see oyster beds. Here the oysters are considered the best in Galicia. Soon crossing the beautiful Pontesampaio medieval bridge. This is where Napoleon’s army suffered a great defeat (19th century). Further on leads you to the Church of Santa Maria (12th century) with magnificent […]
On Day 3: O Porrino to Redondela, you will soon pass through Mos-Rua. Look out for Santa Eulalia church and its 82 m high tower. After Mos, you have a very steep climb to Capilla de Santiaguiño (230 m ascent). Here you have the first views of Ria de Vigo estuary on the Atlantic Ocean. […]
On Day 2: Tui to O Porrino, there are two routes to choose from. Either continue on the original path taking you through the largest industrial region of Galicia, all roads and concrete. Or take the alternative route developed in 2013 that goes through the natural land of Las Gandaras. Not long after walking through […]
Day 1: Tui is the starting point of your Portuguese last 100 Central Camino. Located on the bank of the Miño River, facing the Portuguese town of Valença. Take the time to explore the town while you are here. Tui dates back to pre-historic times (20,000 BC). Boasting 2 Museums, one dedicated to archaeology and […]
