Pontevedra is an ancient city in Galicia. The city has been known since Roman times, its name translates as “old bridge”. The city center is a labyrinth of narrow medieval streets and beautiful buildings.
On the tenth day of the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, I had to walk from Redondela to the town of Pontevedra, covering a distance of 21 km.
Redondela is a municipality located in the province of Pontevedra, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. Situated on the banks of the Vigo estuary, Redondela is known for its beautiful coastal landscapes and historical sites.
The most popular 100-kilometer route of the Way of St. James starts in the city of Vigo. The classic route from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela takes five days and passes through the towns of Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón.
Vigo is a large port city in the northwest of Spain and the biggest city in Galicia. The easiest 100-kilometre route of the Camino de Santiago starts from Vigo.
On the eighth day of my journey, I had to walk 22 km and reach the large Spanish city of Vigo. Many people begin their Camino de Santiago from Vigo.
On the seventh day of the Camino de Santiago from Porto, I had to walk 19 km from Villadesuso to the town of Nigrán. Rain was forecast for that day.
On the sixth day of the Way of St. James, I had to cover 18.8 km from the town of A Guarda to the town of Villadesuso.
Hotel Bruselas is a wonderful, affordable hotel in the town of A Guarda in Galicia. The hotel is located close to the historic center of the town, with a large Familia supermarket nearby.
A Guarda is a lovely old town that’s fascinating for both pilgrims and anyone who loves history and art. I absolutely loved it here and I’m so happy I got to spend some time exploring this place.
Vila Praia de Âncora” literally translates as “the beach village of Âncora.” The town of Vila Praia de Âncora is indeed located along the beach, and nearby, a bit further inland, is the town of Âncora.
The walk on the fifth day of my Camino Portuguese — the Portuguese Way of St. James — was the shortest. That day, I had to cross the Minho River by boat and arrive in Spain, in the town of A Guarda.
On my fourth day, I aimed to reach Vila Praia de Âncora, a distance of 17.5 km. After three days of long stages ranging from 22 to 25 km, I had planned some lighter days with shorter walks to give myself a bit of rest.
Viana do Castelo is a city in northern Portugal on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean near the Lima River. In 1258, according to the charter of King Afonso III, the city of Viana was renamed to Viana da Foch do Lima, in 1848 the city received the name Viana […]
On the third day of my Portuguese Way of Saint James, I had to walk 25.7 km from Esposende to the town of Viana do Castelo.