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 […]
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PC-Day 5: Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima
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
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 8: Tui to O Porrino
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 […]
PC-Day 9: O Porino to Redondela
Day 9: O Porino to Redondela On day 9: O Porino 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 […]
PC-Day 2: Porto/Araujo to Vilarinho (Vila do Conde)
PC-Day 2: Porto/Araujo to Vilarinho (Vila do Conde) On day 2 Porto/Araujo to Vilarinho (Vila do Conde) the first 9 km runs through city suburbs and industrial areas. Many pilgrims avoid this section by catching the metro to Araujo to start their walk there. This is a personal choice you can make on the day. […]
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PC-Day 14: Santiago
PC-Day 14: Santiago Today day 14 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 […]
PC-Day 4: Barcelos to Ballugaes
Day 4: Barcelos to Ballugaes On day 4 Barcelos to Ballugaes, you walk through rural areas and small villages. Reaching Sao Pedro de Rates with its romànic Iglesia de San Pedro de Rates, the church of St Peter. Classified as a national monument built in the 9th century. Then crossing Monte Franqueira, before arriving at Barcelinhos. […]
PC-Day 5: Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima
Day 5: Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima On day 5 Ballugaes to Ponte de Lima, you have a challenging ascent to Alto de Portela de Tamel (200 m). Famous region for Vinho Verde. therefore a landscape of beautiful rolling hills full of vineyards. Finally coming to your resting place for the night, the charming town […]
