PC-Day 15: Santiago Today day 15 Santiago you will enjoy a breakfast of Kings, your last morning with Crossroads Travel Many of you will venture off to other parts of the world, some of you will continue your adventure to Fisterra! Whatever it is you do from here please go safely, thank you for choosing […]
Category: PORTUGUESE CAMINO
VE-Day 1: Pontevedra to Armenteira-23km
Day 1: Pontevedra to Armenteira On day 1 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 […]
VE-Day 2: Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa – 23km
Day 2: Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa. Today 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 also vineyards. This is the Rias Baixas wine region, where Albariño wine is made. […]
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VE-Day 3 Vilanova de Arousa to Padron-2.5km
Day 3 Vilanova de Arousa to Padron Vilanova de Arousa to Padron is known as the Translatio stage. From the port of Vilanova sailing the Ria de Arousa and Ulla river to Pontecesures. Departure times depend on the tides. Check with your hotel and be on time at the departure dock. Once upon a time, […]
PC-Day 6: Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes-17.5km
Day 6: Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes On day 6 Ponte de Lima to Rubiaes, you face a challenging yet very beautiful stage. With most of the day traversing through unpaved terrain. You’ll begin with an amazing path along Labruja river until Codecal where you’ll start the climb to Alto da Portela Grande de Labruja […]
PC-Day 5: Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima-19km
Day 5: Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima On day 5 Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima starting with a walk up to Vitorino de Piaes, with its Igreja Matriz. Then heading down to the valley of the Lima river passing the beautiful Capela (Chapel) da Nossa Senhora das Neves. Finally arriving in the oldest town in […]
PC-Day 7: Rubiaes to Tui-19km
Day 7: Rubiaes to Tui On day 7 Rubiaes to Tui you will cross the remarkable roman-medieval bridge at Rubiaes then wander into unpaved roads and hilly terrain. Soon arriving in Valenca do Minho the last town in Portugal. Stop to visit the magnificent Fortaleza (fortress) a splendid medieval wall surrounding the old city. Here […]
PC-Day 5: Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Ancora-18.5
Day 5: Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Ancora On day 5 leaving Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Ancora you will have a choice between the official inland path or coastal path Senda Litoral hugging the coastline. The views are equally beautiful on either path. While it is your choice on the […]
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PC-Day 8: Tui to O Porrino-16km
Day 8: Tui to O Porrino On day 8: 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 […]
