Santiago de Compostela is located in northern Spain, in Galicia. The Way of Saint James ends in Santiago de Compostela.
Way of Saint James
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It was my last day on the Camino de Santiago. There was no need to rush anywhere and I could enjoy the last kilometers of the journey.
This was the penultimate day of my Camino de Santiago, an easy and even slightly boring day. I needed to walk 19 km to the town of Padrón. The route followed a nice and comfortable path. That day, I met almost all the pilgrims I had started out with from Porto.
On the eleventh day of my Camino Portuguese from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, I had to cover 22 km and reach the small town of Caldas de Reis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the second day of my Portuguese Camino de Santiago, I had to walk 22.4 km from Vila do Conde to the town of Esposende.