Gijón Avilés

THE NORTHERN WAY Luarca cut onthedotted line Sebrayu A Caridá Lourenzá Güemes Santander Santoña El Astillero Po Ribadesella Ribeseya El Portarrón Hondarribia Santillana del Mar MY NOTES Colindres Comillas Castro- Urdiales SanVicente de la Barquera Bustío (Unquera) Irún Abadín Kobaron Donostia- San Sebastián Potugalete Gernika-Lumo Deba Zarautz Abres Bilbao Markina-Xemein

Baamonde 22.5 km 31.5 km 44.15km 35.8 km 27.8 km 24.8 km Sobrado dos Monxes Arzúa Arca de Compostela

22 km 19.1 km 22.4 km 40 km 20.9 20 km 25 km 29.4 km 19 km 29.5 km 32.2 km 23 km 30.6 km 31. km 26.6 km 25.6 km 16 11.5 23.5 km 49.15 km 17 km 39.8 km 23.1 km 11.2 18 16.8 19.6 km 29.8 km 24.8 km 24.2 km 21.3 km 22.8 km 24.6 km

ESTABLISHMENTS THAT OFFER ACCOMMODATION TO PILGRIMS ROUTE PROFILE

AUTONOMOUS REGION OF GAMA AUTONOMOUS REGION OF ABADÍN BOIMORTO THE BASQUE COUNTRY SANTOÑA PUBLIC HOSTELS GONTÁN PUBLIC HOSTEL TELLEIRA DE BAIUCA PUBLIC HOSTEL GÜEMES PROVINCE EL ASTILLERO VILALBA ARZÚA GUIPÚZCOA PROVINCE PENAGOS RIBADEO VILALBA PUBLIC HOSTEL RIBADISO PUBLIC HOSTEL SANTANDER RIBADEO PUBLIC HOSTEL ARZÚA PUBLIC HOSTEL 253 m O Pedrouzo - 280 m Arzua - 380 m Sobrado dos Monxes 530 m Baamonde - 405 m - 480 m Vilalba Abadín - 485 m - 80 m Lourenzá Ribadeo - 8 m A Caridá - 56.075 m - 72.796 m Luarca - 40.989 m Cadaveco Soto de Luiña - 17.107 m - 13.373 m Avilés Gijón - 11.326 m Sebrayo - 53.738 m San Esteban de Leces 43.950 m Llanes - 55.294 m Unquera - 25.581 m - 22.005 m Comillas Queveda - 31.634 m Santander - 4.736 m Güemes - 61.369 m Laredo - 95.426 m - 13.202 m Castro-Urdiales - 44.330 m Pobeña - 44.330 m Portugalete Bilbao - 56.692 m - 62.021 m Lezama Gernika - 16.608 m - 174.720 m Zenarruza Deba - 77.147 m - 6.465 m Zarautz San Sebastián - 4.907 m Irún - 25.409 m IRÚN POLANCO VILELA PUBLIC HOSTEL 700 700 FUENTERRABIA/HONDARRIBIA QUEVEDA BAAMONDE PUBLIC HOSTEL O PINO PASAI-DONIBANE 600 600 SANTILLANA DEL MAR BARREIROS SANTA IRENE PUBLIC HOSTEL DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIAN CÓBRECES GONDÁN PUBLIC HOSTEL PEDROUZO PUBLIC HOSTEL (ARCA-O PINO) 500 500 ORIO COMILLAS REFUGE FOR PILGRIMS IN MIRAZ ZARAUTZ 400 400 SAN VICENTE DE LA BARQUERA VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA GETARIA SERDIO VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ PUBLIC HOSTEL A CORUÑA PROVINCE MONTE DO GOZO PUBLIC HOSTEL 300 300 ZUMAIA SAN LÁZARO PUBLIC HOSTEL DEBA 200 200 MONDOÑEDO SOBRADO DOS MONXES ZENARRUZA AUTONOMOUS REGION OF MONDOÑEDO PUBLIC HOSTEL MONASTERY OF SOBRADO PUBLIC HOSTEL 100 100 MARKINA-XEMEIN BOLIBAR 0 0

MENDATA COLOMBRES cut onthedotted line LLANES TOTAL DISTANCE IN GALICIA: 198.8 km BIZKAIA PROVINCE POO Trabada RIBADEO-VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ PHARMACY TOWN COUNCIL OF RIBADEO PIÑERES DE PRÍA 204m PUBLIC HOSTEL: hostel of Ribadeo, hostel of Vilela 29.4 km 198.8 km to Santiago Lourenzá Santiago de Abres A Caridá GERNIKA-LUMO LECES. RIBADESELLA 80m Castropol ATM TOWN HALL: 982 128 650/982 128 662 www.ribadeo.org via Trabada 22.5 km 32m 11m 69m 65m MORGA LA ISLA. COLUNGA RESTAURANT HEALTH CENTRE: 982 130 143 CIVIL GUARD: 982 128 048 22.5 km 12 km 1 km 13.9 km TAXI STOP: 982 128 111 LEZAMA SEBRAYU. VILLAVICIOSA HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION BILBAO GIJÓN Hostel of Ribadeo, 12 beds TOWN COUNCIL OF BARREIROS STORE PORTUGALETE VEGA DE SARIEGO Hostel of Vilela Gondán Vilamartín Vilamartín A Ponte PUBLIC HOSTEL: Gondán Grande Pequeno Vilela TOWN HALL: 982 124 002 www.concellodebarreiros.com MUSKIZ (POBEÑA) POLA DE SIERO Lourenzá de Arante INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION Hostel of Gondán 80m 350m 340m Ribadeo HEALTH CENTRE: 982 124 105 CIVIL GUARD: 982 124 194 AVILÉS San Xusto 105m 100m 8m TAXI STOP: 626 309 815/607 587 895 Hostel of Lourenzá, 30 beds 4.4 km 3 km 3.5 km 1.5 km 5.5 km 4.5 km 7 km AUTONOMOUS REGION OF SAN ESTEBAN DE PRAVIA SOTO DE LUIÑA TOWN COUNCIL OF TRABADA Abadín Gontán PHARMACY TOWN HALL: 982 135 011 www.trabada.es CADAVEDO. LUARCA VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ-ABADÍN 485m 500m HEALTH CENTRE: 982 135 300 CIVIL GUARD: 982 128 048 25 km 169.4 km to Santiago Lousada ATM CASTRO URDIALES ALMUÑA 440m TAXI STOP: 610 079 135 PIÑERA RESTAURANT GURIEZO TOWN COUNCIL OF VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ LA CARIDAD Hostel of Lourenzá, 30 beds LAREDO Mondoñedo San Pedro Arroxo HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION PUBLIC HOSTEL: Vilanova de Lourenzá TOL 126m da Torre 180m Lourenzá TOWN HALL: 982 121 006/982 121 552 www.concellodelourenza.es THE NORTHERN WAY LIENDO Hostel of Mondoñedo, 28 beds 80m STORE TAPIA DE CASARIEGO 100m HEALTH CENTRE: 982 122 029 CIVIL GUARD: 982 521 905 COLINDRES Hostel of Baamonde Hostel of Gontán, 26 beds 0.5 km 7.5 km 8.3 km 3.5 km 2.7 km 2.5 km INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION TAXI STOP: 982 121 208 TOWN COUNCIL OF MONDOÑEDO ABADÍN-VILALBA PHARMACY PUBLIC HOSTEL: Mondoñedo 20 km 144.4 km to Santiago Abadín ATM TOWN HALL: 982 524 003 www.concellodemondonedo.es Vilalba Goiriz 485m THE GALICIA WAYS 480m 495m HEALTH CENTRE: 982 507 452 CIVIL GUARD: 982 521 905 RESTAURANT TAXI STOP: 982 521 876 Martiñán HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION TOWN COUNCIL OF ABADÍN Hostel of Gontán, 26 beds STORE PUBLIC HOSTEL: Gontán Hostel of Vilalba, 48 beds 4.8 km 6.8 km 8.4 km INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION TOWN HALL: 982 508 021 www.abadin.es NORTHERN WAY HEALTH CENTRE: 982 508 072 CIVIL GUARD: 982 508 011 TAXI STOP: 982 508 056 Neda Barreiros VILALBA-BAAMONDE PHARMACY Ribadeo San Xoán de Alba TOWN COUNCIL OF VILALBA ENGLISH WAY 20.9 km 124.4 km to Santiago 500m Vilalba ATM Lourenzá 480m PUBLIC HOSTEL: Vilalba Baamonde Ferreira RESTAURANT TOWN HALL: 982 510 305/982 510 716 www.vilalba.org Mondoñedo 405m 450m Saa Bridge Ponte A Coruña Santiago de Abres Rodriguez HEALTH CENTRE: 982 510 208 CIVIL GUARD: 982 510 307 Trabada HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION TAXI STOP: 982 510 428 Vilalba Abadín STORE Hostel of Vilalba, 48 beds TOWN COUNCIL OF Carral Hostel of Baamonde, 94 beds INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC HOSTEL: 982 370 109 6.1 km 4.6 km 4.2 km 1.5 km 4.5 km HEALTH CENTRE: 982 372 110 CIVIL GUARD: 982 370 001 Os Santos bridge Muxía PRIMITIVE WAY TAXI STOP: 982 370 329 Baamonde PHARMACY Dumbría Miraz BAAMONDE-SOBRADO DOS MONXES O Marco Corteporcos TOWN COUNCIL OF BEGONTE Along with the Primitive Way, this route, which would follow the same route, as would the Bruma 40 km 103.5 km to Santiago O Mesón Sobrado das Pias ATM PUBLIC HOSTEL: Baamonde runs along the coastline of Asturias and enters Frenchman Jean Pierre Racq, at the end of the Hospital Sobrado Vilabade Guitiza 652m 700m Roxica TOWN HALL: 982 396 009/982 396 143 www.concellodebegonte.es dos Monxes Lagoon 551m RESTAURANT th Lugo 530m HEALTH CENTRE: 982 396 902 CIVIL GUARD: 982 398 008 Galicia via the of Ribadeo, became increasingly 18 century, confirmed by his written testimony. Cee A Igrexa Boimorto Paradavella Hostel of Baamonde, 94 beds Seixón Santo Alberte HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION TAXI STOP: 982 396 161 significant early in the history of pilgrimages. At After Castropol, the last town on the route in Miraz Digoñe chapel th th Negreira Arca O Cádavo Baamonde STORE that time (9 and 10 centuries), the capital of Asturias, the Northern Way enters Galicia along Hostel of Miraz (Friol), 18 beds 405m TOWN COUNCIL OF FRIOL the Kingdom of Asturias and Galicia was . the Cantabrian coast, crossing the beautiful ria of Ponte Maceira Arzúa INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC HOSTEL: Miraz FISTERRA-MUXÍA WAY FISTERRA-MUXÍA SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Lavacolla Melide Hostel of Sobrado dos Monxes, 66 beds 1.3 km 1 km 3.4 km 2.9 km 3 km 3.6 km 10 km 3 km 4 km 4.3 km 3.5 km TOWN HALL: 982 375 001/982 375 325 www.concellodefriol.es The monarch, Alfonso II the Chaste, was to travel Ribadeo. Some pilgrims choose to go around it, HEALTH CENTRE: 982 371 005 CIVIL GUARD: 982 375 002 to Compostela to verify the news that the remains avoiding the River Eo, to cross the estuary further Rúa de Francos Ponte TAXI STOP: 982 375 047 PHARMACY of James the Apostle had appeared and order the inland at the Santiago de Abres bridge. Today, the Padrón SOBRADO DOS MONXES-ARZÚA PILGRIMS’ PASSPORT Portomarín 22.4 km 63.5 km to Santiago Sendelle Boimorto Corredoiras Froxa TOWN COUNCIL OF SOBRADO first church to be built at the site. Os Santos bridge joins Asturias and Galicia. Silleda 466 m 487 m 507 m ATM Boiro Catoira O Cebreiro 463 m Sobrado PUBLIC HOSTEL: Monasterio de Sobrado The would then become the most Thus, the starting point of the Northern Way in dos RESTAURANT TOWN HALL: 981 787 508 www.sobrado.es Samos Monxes travelled of the ancient routes, when the capital Galicia is Ribadeo, in the . 198.8 de Reis Lalín Arzúa HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION HEALTH CENTRE: 981 777 372 CIVIL GUARD: 981 516 212 NAME: FRENCH WAY Hostel of Sobrado dos Monxes, 66 beds 530m of the Kingdom was transferred from Oviedo to kilometres separate Ribadeo from Santiago. The Vilagarcía Portas 380m TAXI STOP: 639 839 657 Aguiño Castro Hostel of Baiuca, Boimorto , 34 beds STORE León. Even so, the Northern Way maintained its entire route is signposted by boundary stones TOWN COUNCIL OF BOIMORTO th Cambados Barro INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION CITY: vitality up until the 18 century. And not only decorated with a ceramic scallop shell. Pilgrims Hostel of Arzúa, 50 beds 7.5 km 3.2 km 2.5 km 4.7 km 4.5 km PUBLIC HOSTEL: hostel of Telleira de Baiuca Piñor de Cea TOWN HALL: 981 516 020 www.concellodeboimorto.es did it attract devout followers from across the will undoubtedly welcome this information, HEALTH CENTRE: 981 538 527 CIVIL GUARD: 981 516 212 north of the peninsula, and indeed — via land which supplements the basic yellow arrow Cambeo ARZÚA-ARCA PHARMACY TAXI STOP: 981 516 241/981 516 023/981 516 218/981 516 445 COUNTRY: and sea — from countries such as , indications. 19.1 km 41.1 km to Santiago Taberna ATM Flanders, Germany or Scandinavia; many pilgrims Along this route, apart from the importance of Arcade Santa Irene O Empalme Rabiña A Brea Ras O Xen Salceda Boavista Calle Calzada Vella A Peroxa Arzúa TOWN COUNCIL OF ARZÚA O Pedrouzo A Rúa 405m 380m 377m 400m 382m 388m 400m 388m Preguntoño As Barrosas made their journey to see the relics held in the Hostel of Arzúa, 50 beds 361m 310m 362m 340m 336m 351m 380m RESTAURANT PUBLIC HOSTEL: hostel of Ribadiso, hostel of Arzúa the historic town of Ribadeo itself, we can Redondela 280m 275m TOWN HALL: 981 500 000 www.concellodearzua.org LEAVING FROM: Paderne de Allariz HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION sanctuary of San Salvador in Oviedo and, of appreciate the artwork belonging to the Hostel of Santa Irene, 36 beds HEALTH CENTRE: 981 501 322 CIVIL GUARD: 981 500 002 course, the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. monastery of San Salvador de Lourenzá, as well SEA OF AROUSA AND RIVER ULLA ROUTE SEA OF AROUSA Taboadela Augas Santas STORE TAXI STOP: 981 500 127 Hostel of O Pino, 126 beds Many illustrious pilgrims have travelled along as Mondoñedo — which was one of the seven Nigrán Allariz INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION THE OF , SIGNATURE: O Porriño Vilar de Barrio 1.2 km 1.6 km 1 km 1.3 km 0.9 km 0.6 km 1.4 km 1.8 km 1.5 km 2 km 0.6 km 1.9 km 1.1 km 1.3 km 0.9 km TOWN COUNCIL OF O PINO the Northern Way, including St. Francis of Assisi, capitals of the ancient and Baiona PUBLIC HOSTEL: hostel of Santa Irene, hostel of Pedrouzo who, tradition has it, made the pilgrimage to San the birthplace of the writer Álvaro Cunqueiro —, Sandiás Campobecerros (Arca-O Pino). Tui Salvador in Oviedo and to Santiago in 1214. At Vilalba, and the magnificent monastery of Oia A Gudiña ARCA-SANTIAGO PHARMACY TOWN HALL: 981 511 002 www.concellodeopino.com Xinzo de Limia Laza Porto de A Canda 22 km to Santiago HEALTH CENTRE: 981 814 392 CIVIL GUARD: 981 511 052 PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO: the end of the 15th century, the Armenian bishop, Sobrado dos Monxes, having left Lugo and Monte ATM Santiago de TVG O Rosal Compostela do Gozo San Marcos TVE Vilamaior Arroio San Paio Balizas Santo Antón martyr of Azerbaijan, would use this route, both entered the province of A Coruña. PORTUGUESE WAY San Lázaro 372m 370m 380m 391m 353m Lavacolla 331m 343m Cimadevila Amenal O Pedrouzo RESTAURANT TOWN COUNCIL OF SANTIAGO th Hostel of O Pino, 126 beds 253m 280m 300m 300m 281m 254m 270m 280m PUBLIC HOSTEL: hostel of Monte do Gozo, hostel of San Lázaro ON FOOT BICYCLE HORSEBACK OTHER MEANS on his way there and back. And in the 16 century, In Arzúa, the Northern Way meets the French A Guarda Vendas da Barreira HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION Hostel of Monte do Gozo, 400 beds TOWN HALL: 981 542 300 www.santiagodecompostela.org Jakub Sobieski, father of King John III of Poland Way. Verín STORE HEALTH CENTRE: 981 527 000/981 950 000 PORTUGUESE COASTAL WAY SOUTH-EASTERN WAY Hostel of San Lázaro, 80 beds CIVIL GUARD: 981 581 611 INTERURBAN TRANSPORTATION TAXI STOP: Radiotaxi 981 569 292 (VÍA DE LA PLATA) 3.3 km 1.5 km 0.7km 1.5 km 0.8 km 1.7 km 1.3 km 0.5 km 1.8 km 1.3 km 2.9 km 0.5 km 2.6 km 1.5 km SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE SERVICES AVAILABLE THE NORTHERN WAY Gijón Avilés Luarca Ribadeo Sebrayu A Caridá Lourenzá Güemes Santander Santoña Castropol El Astillero Po Ribadesella Ribeseya El Portarrón Hondarribia Santillana del Mar Colindres Comillas Castro- Urdiales SanVicente de la Barquera Bustío (Unquera) Irún Abadín Kobaron Donostia- San Sebastián Potugalete Gernika-Lumo Deba Zarautz Abres Bilbao Markina-Xemein Vilalba Trabada

Baamonde 22,5 km 31,5 km 44.15km 35.8 km 27.8 km 24.8 km Sobrado dos Monxes Arzúa Arca Santiago de Compostela

22 km 19.1 km 22.4 km 40 km 20.9 20 km 25 km 29.4 km 19 km 29.5 km 32.2 km 23 km 30.6 km 31.4 km 26.6 km 25.6 km 16 11.5 23.5 km 49.15 km 17 km 39.8 km 23.1 km 11.2 18 16.8 19.6 km 29.8 km 24.8 km 24.2 km 21.3 km 22.8 km 24.6 km

HELPFUL TIPS FOR PILGRIMS STAMP RIBADEO-VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ 29.4 km / 198.8 km to Santiago river. cormorants…) and the Eo Protection Area for Wild Birds manor. And Pancha Island Sargadelos. The palace belonging to the Marquis of neo-classical What to see Marcos da Cadeira, near Vilanova de Lourenzá. path to Lourenzá and reaches the chapel of San San Esteban and Trapa —, until it joins the old villages such as As Lóngaras, O Porto do Malle, continues through the valley — comingIt across Asturias) and Trabada (in the province of Lugo). of Castropol, Vegadeo, Santiago de Abres (all in Eo,the River passing through the of one that takes pilgrims along the lower part An alternative to route the Ribadeo-Lourenzá is Osorio (the in 969. “Saintly Count”) monastery,Benedictine founded by Count Don , built around the magnificent Vilanova de Lourenzá is the capital of traditional way of life still greets us. Gondán and O Corveiro, all places where a Lourenzá’s Museum . Religious Art (14 Campo (originating in the 13 Ribadeo,In the church María do of Santa the 16 established after de Arante — where a pilgrims’ hospital was areleaving Ove, Ribadeo Vilela, Covelo, A Ponte The first villages the route passes through after Lourenzá. to reach the end of stage in Vilanova de ancient route, perhaps Roman or late-Roman, architecture. The Way continues along an boasts interesting medieval and modern the ria, it a natural vantage point overlooking Ribadeo. From its noble past, and sitting upon We town off from of the historic port start Paleochristian sarcophagu church contains the famous marble also designed the façade of Obradoiro. Its was designed by Fernando de Casas Novoa, who Lourenzá, whose church Baroque monastery Clara convent (15 difficulties in the terrain. when walking, due to crossings, detours and with visual impairments, always be accompanied a hearing impairment and, in the case of pilgrims -Exercise caution when crossing roads if they have catering facilities, etc.). found along the services Way of St. James (hostels, may encounter and the accessibility of the different -Before leaving, learn about the difficulties they should: disabled pilgrims all pilgrims should observe, In addition to the general recommendations which People with disabilities corresponding documentation. before their pilgrimage and travel with the pilgrims are advised to obtain this information may be an agreement with , therefore in effect -If travelling from a non-EU member state, there card. the Europeanadvisable to carry health insurance -If travelling from another EU member state, it is insurance card. their health -Spanish pilgrims should always carry horseback or the last 200 km by bicycle). pilgrims have travelled the last 100 km on foot or for religious or spiritual reasons, and proves that that the pilgrimage has been undertaken certifies document granted by the Cathedral chapter which entitles pilgrims to obtain the "Compostela" (a the seals of places visited along the Way. It The pilgrim credential is the document which bears th century). Atalaia century). vantage point . A Ponte de Arante chapel Torre dos Moreno, modernist th century). A Trindadechapel century). STAMP th is an important salmon is an important century —, century Vilamartín, . The ria is a th (herons, gannets, s (6 century). Santa century). . Vilanova de th century). Town Hall , Special Ribadeo sunglasses. Avoid the midday heat and use sunscreen. • Bring a hat or other protection for the head, as well as • Take a lightweight raincoat to cover backpacks. time of the year. light in colour (reflective), and appropriate for the • Wear lightweight, clothing that is loose-fitting water and change their footwear. day, pilgrims should wash their feet with soap and properly to prevent scratches. At the end of and wornlinen or cotton, and should be dry rubber outer soles. should be breathable, Socks pairs areshoes (two light advisable), with thick, and broken-inpilgrims should wear comfortable • Foot care is essential for preventing blisters; least over the first few days. to walk too quickly and keeptry a regular pace, at their journey,• Once pilgrims start they should not individual needs. and plan more frequent or longer breaks to suit on individual physical ability, involved, the difficulty mind that stages should be planned depending • Prepare physically for the journey, and bear in the pilgrimage: Before starting accessible accommodation. -Plan and adapt the route and the stages to include cards are up-to-date. health and that their obligatory been de-wormed -Make sure that animals are vaccinated and have If travelling with animals:

VILANOVA DE LOURENZÁ-ABADÍN 25 km / 169.4 km to Santiago Diocesan Museum , the church of Santiago by a Gothic stone cross, the Abadín, the Romanesque church María of Santa cake located in a 18 Way’s and the Northern century) Centre Visitors, cathedral Pardo de Cela; the Fonte Vella legendary with the the Os Muíños district, Mondoñedo: A Virxe de Guadalupe chapel What to see Chá (Flat land). and beginning of the region as A known Terra and soon reach Abadín, the municipal capital through the lush valley. We pass through Gontán the Alto da Xesta. The River Valiñadares runs face a long upward as climb to the peak known We leave via the Fonte Mondoñedo Vella and a lengthy visit. cathedral is worth Veiga grand anthem). Its (author of the Galician as Álvaro Cunqueiro or musicians such as Pascual of writers such is also the birthplace until 1833. It historic towns. was the provincial It capital up the greatest cultural tradition and one of its most heritage site, is one of Galicia’s Episcopal sees with Mondoñedo,district. designated a historic-artistic We through enter Mondoñedo the San Lázaro to the N-634 road. open to visitors. We are following a path parallel most of which boast charming little churches San Pedro da Torre, Reguengo and San Paio, We pass through the villages of Arroxo, Ogrobe, that is, strong, wet wind.) wind, which became northern “brea” in Galician, Camiño da Brea (from the Latin the pretty valley of Lourenzá, as the known us along an old medieval track which crosses with a steep upward hill, then a descent, takes way to Mondoñedo. Our route, which begins We say goodbye to Vilanova de Lourenzá on our paintings (16 mural the central nave, with its late-Gothic and rose window are especially impressive, as is , made from almonds and squash in syrup. In Ponte do Pasatempo (13 th th century), the cloister, century), presided over th century) whose medieval façade century) -century building. -century STAMP The emergency telephone The number is 112 emergency antihistamines for allergy sufferers and aspirin. repellent,scissors, Vaseline,mosquito and a needle thread to treat blisters, nail adhesive tape, betadyne, band-aids, sunscreen, • The basic first-aid kit (antiseptic cream, gauze, phone, and a small first-aid kit. a sleeping bag, a Swiss army knife, a torch, a mobile of their luggage, pilgrims should bring: • As part chocolate, etc.) should eat food (dried high-energy fruit, figs, • To keep up their strength along the Way, pilgrims place of fluids. and drink plenty • When tiredness or cramps set in, rest in a cool • Always walk on the left-hand side of road. jackethigh-visibility is obligatory. cycling, remember that the use of a helmet and when it is dark and obey the rules. If pilgrims are • Never leave the marked paths, avoid walking RESPECT been fully extinguished. THE ENVIRONMENT. of the day's stage, makethe start sure that it has should be cautious when lighting bonfires and, at • Pilgrims must camp in official campsites. They content will enable pilgrims to remain hydrated. beverages are ideal, as their sodium and potassium recommended to prevent dehydration. Isotonic minimum daily intake of 2 litres of water is rivers, springs or fountains that are A not certified. for drinking; it is not advisable to drink from streams, • Drink water frequently but make sure it is suitable , linked to Marshall Cathedral and Vilanova de Lourenzá , in Ogrobe. In Mondoñedo (1548), the boreas (19 , or th .

ABADÍN-VILALBA 20 km / 144.4 km to Santiago mamoas This region is well-known for its numerous Vilalba’s and todayfamily fort a National hotel. tower before Christmas —, we are met by the roasting, with a popular market day the Sunday range chickens fattened and then stuffed before its own designation of origin, or the “capons”, free- smoked with bay leaves, an exquisite with product from Simón da Costa tasting the San cheese , In between Gothic and Gaudian. aesthetically impressive, somewhere of a style The to the 13 chickens or capons. This town, which dates back is given to the San Simón cheese, free-range famous for its gastronomy — a special mention We then reach of A Vilalba, the heart Terra Chá, places welcome us on our way. farmhouses, stone crosses and stone washing examples of religious and popular art: Asafter Chouzas. There are also charming area of wetlands, like the one we come across The layout of the land means we are now in an which crosses Batán. the River magnificent medieval bridge, with three arches, Pontevella, we are pleasantly surprised by another a medieval bridge over the River Arnela. In parishes of Castromaior and Goiriz. First, we cross On leaving Abadín, the route passes through the in 2003, with the name “Terras do Miño”. UNESCO declared this region a Biosphere Reserve various municipalities in the province of Lugo. the region in Ourense), which takes in along with Chá, a vast plain (the largest in Galicia previous stage, we through are the walking Terra completely flat, stage.A 20 km, As with the by the Andrade tower (15 What to see Parador tourist hotel. monument that is now home to a National

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA cemeteries of Castromaior and Goiriz

MAP OF THE HISTORIC QUARTER the remains, octagonal, of the Andrade Museum of Prehistory and ArchaeologyMuseum of Prehistory , or tumuli, and dolmens. th century, is a crossroads presided over STAMP th Vilalba — apart century), a century), Vilalba are .

VILALBA-BAAMONDE 20.9 km / 124.4 km to Santiago (14 The church de Baamonde of Santiago that the waters have the special power to cure warts. fountain, in Pígara (Guitiriz): popular belief has it crosses the River Labrada . Fonte das Verrugas XoánSan de Alba . , an old restoredRañego water mill. Penas Corveiras Country House . documented in the 17 possibly medieval and even royal tracks, already On leaving Vilalba, the Way continues along What to see council. Baamonde, which belongs to Begonte town We continue parallel to the C-634 road and reach themselves under the shade of birch trees. the more benevolent months, walkers can refresh and bends where,boasts captivating scenery in the Fonte das Verrugas fountain. The Ladra River town council, where we can drink the water from towards Pígara, a parish which belongs to Guitiriz A Fonte Pequena. From As Penas we move on We walk downhill to Casasnovas and enter depressed arches or “eyes”. thick slabs of slate and which has several magnificent medieval Saa bridge, built using the River Labrada. We cross the river over the Goiriz, from where we head downhill towards through Torre-Pedrouzos, Costián, Coutado and parallel to the regional C-634 road. We pass San Xoán de Alba. At this point, we are walking weApproximately reach from the start, 6.7 km Castro and Regovide. through Sabugueiros, the villages of Seara, Gabín, traditional architecture, accompanying us and then A Cova.Corveiras We are greeted by bridge over the River Labrada and come to Penas in the upper part of the town. in the upper part house-museum work of the sculptor Víctor Corral. There is a trunk a chapel dedicated to the Our Lady is carved, of atrium has a recreation of the crucifixion, made up three crosses and an ancient th century), with the stamp of Romanesque. Its century), Saa bridge , medieval,Saa which STAMP th century. We cross a small oak tree , on whose The Church of The Muíño do Baamonde , Gothic

BAAMONDE-SOBRADO DOS MONXES 40 km / 103.5 km to Santiago from Miraz wefrom find the Miraz of the Provincialsection Museum of Lugo. 4 km Paio de Narla , which contains the ethnographic Friol is well-known gastronomically for its cloister (17 with its three cloisters — one called the Pilgrims’ and ages: its magnificentof styles Baroque church, Sobrado dos Monxes (D.O. and breads Arzúa-Ulloa), tower (15 Paioof San de Seixón (Friol). and bridge . The century) pilgrimages halfway through the 12 centres of power.important At the height of for was one of Galicia’s nuns and monks. It most built in 952 and founded as a mixed monastery, dos Monxes. monument was This spectacular de Sobrado, of Santa María in Sobrado monastery Passing through Esgueva, we reach the Cistercian province of A Coruña in O Marco das Pías. Pedramaior… We leave Lugo to enter the villages: Mantelle, Cabana, Ledro, Travesa, de Narla. The Way continues through small parish, we of San Paio find the splendid fortress Veering slightly off our route, but still in the same Miraz. of Lugo) and Ponte Leixosa to reach Santiago de of Friolmunicipality (we are still in the province San Paio de Seixón, which belongs to the of Guitiriz. the municipality We continue through Breixo and Santa Locaia de Parga see us out of popular each May a reach the chapel of Santo Alberte: parallel to the railway Parga, and the River to We leave Baamonde via the main N-VI road, In Santo Alberte de Parga, Santo Alberte In (14 chapel Gothic What to see given to pilgrims. religious and social life, with special attention do so. At present, involved it is still actively in Order, as a hospital, the first in Spain to acting of the Cistercian became part the monastery Xoán chapel, chapterhouse and kitchen. romería , or procession, is held here. San th century). century). th century) —, the Rosario chapel, San century) The STAMP Torre de Friol (13 monastery is an anthology monastery

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SOBRADO DOS MONXES-ARZÚA 22.4 km / 63.5 km to Santiago HOSTEL NETWORK splendid existent, hospital, and A Madalena , belonging to another, now non- the church of Santiago The churchLourenzo of San What to see farming. with an economy based on agriculture and cattle Way. Today, regional nucleus, it is an important undoubtedly owes its growth to the Jacobean street today being called “Rúa do Camiño”. Arzúa call this stage the century “Oviedo Way”, the sourcesmore from urban. Documentary the 13 —, the origin Arzúa-Ulloa Way becomes much the region’s cheeses — with the designation of well-known gastronomically for very Arzúa, In the common destination of Compostela. Melide. The three Ways head together towards through here, having joined the French Way in Ways meet. The Primitive Way also passes and French the town the Northern In of Arzúa, architecture. and the numerous examples of popular scenery us with its beautiful and lush Galician Boimorto. Here, once more, the Way captivates continue on towards of the municipality Corredoiras and, passing the crossroads, after Vilarchao, Peruxil and Carelle. We then come to continue on our way through the villages of leave and in Sobrado the grandiose monastery Way, as it meets the French Way in Arzúa. We This stage sees the conclusion of the Northern name. 5 km awayname. 5 km (and off the track), RULES OF USE and smooth toare the palate. soft sports. The cheeses from (D.O. Arzúa Arzúa-Ulloa) accommodation for those who enjoy water of rural a more than ample selection is the the track, away,not being open to visitors). 10 km also off del María Valle Inclán’s de Brandeso the hostel on payment. € 6 per person day, and a receipt will be given by the manager of A night’s and facilities costs stay in a hostel and the use of its services RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSTEL RESIDENTS reservations are not permitted. Vacancies will be filled upon pilgrims’ arrival at hostels, as prior 5. People cars. travelling in support 4. Pilgrims on bicycles. 3. Pilgrim on horseback. 2. Pilgrims on foot. 1. Pilgrims with physical limitations. The order for accommodation of priority in hostels is as follows: ACCOMMODATION “carballeira” , the inspiration behind Ramón Portodemouros reservoir STAMP (the inside Autumn Sonata , or oak wood, of the same A Mota chapel Gothic chapel of , the Gothic in Carelle. Arzúa, In The Way in Carelle , beside a , with Pazo th

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* Shower (hot water) * Use of the kitchen (no tableware) with disposable bedding * Bed SERVICES belonging to the network. may include prohibition from using the facilities of other hostels their managers to invite the offenders to leave, with no liability. This deemed to of hostels, disturb the everyday functioning will enable to comply with the abovementioned regulations, as well as behaviour 7. areaThe is to drying be used exclusively clothes. Failure for drying 6. Water should not be wasted. and electricity putting rubbish in the containers supplied. 5. Pilgrims will respect the facilities, leaving them tidy and clean, be turned off at 10.30pm, with the exception of the common areas. 4. In order to allow pilgrims to have a good night’s rest, the lights will 3. Hostels must be vacated before 8am. 2. The hostel door closes at 10pm. or other unforeseen circumstances. 1. Each hostel stay will be for one night only, except in cases of illness following requirements: In order to use a hostel’s facilities, pilgrims must comply with the STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR 19.1 km / 41.1 km to Santiago And the fountain”“holy (17 concerts featuringconcerts pop and folk bands. markets, gastronomic fairs, horse shows and road. Throughout the year, it holds livestock accommodation and lies alongside the N-547 urban nucleus (O and Pino). offers services It the skin. has it that its waters have for healing properties the nearby village of Dos Casas (18 to the contribution of the nobles who lived in and saint, built thanks to the Portuguese martyr Irene the village of Santa In What to see also fountains where we can freshen up. numerous bars and taverns to stop off at and before Santiago. Along our route there are of O Pino,the municipality the last town council —, and A Rúa, at the entrance to Arca, capital of Santa Irene — where there is a pilgrims’ hostel other jobs, mended horseshoes —, A Salceda, allusion to the old trade of those who, among such as Calzada, Calle, Ferreiros — yet another some of which boast clear references to the Way, several villages: Cortobe, Pereiriña, Tavernavella, We and pass through cross the River Raído several times. to the traffic, as the main road has to be crossed the N-547 road. We need to pay special attention trees and agricultural land) with the tarmac of alternate eucalyptus, woods fruit and fields (oak, We leave via the Rúa do Carme. Arzúa We will two stages, staying overnight in Arca. cathedral —, but it is advisable to split it into in total, plus the final fivekm from there to the overnight do Gozo at the Monte hostel — 36.1 take on the stage in a single day, staying respectively.22 km, pilgrims Some choose to remaining into two stages, kilometres 19.1 and the Way: in total. 41.1 km We will divide up these weAfter Arzúa, are now approaching the end of O Pedrouzo is the parish of Arca’s main STAMP th , a chapel dedicated century): tradition century): Countryside of Arzúa Countryside th century).

PHONE NUMBERS AND ARCA-SANTIAGO ADDRESSES OF INTEREST 22 km to Santiago (includes the rural tourism of Galicia) network WHERE TO STAY www.turgalicia.es / www.pazosdegalicia.com www.caminodesantiago.org FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE AMIGOS DEL CATHOLIC CHURCH INFORMATION www.peregrinossantiago.com www.amigosdelcamino.com ASOCIACIÓN GALLEGA DE AMIGOS DEL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO PRACTICAL INFORMATION www.xacobeo.es VIGO 986 810 100 OURENSE 988 388 100 902 320 FERROL 981 944 000 SANTIAGO 981 542 300 TOWN HALL RENFE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS www.renfe.esTRAINS 986 268 200 A CORUÑA-ALVEDRO 981 187 200 VIGO-PEINADOR SANTIAGO-LAVACOLLA AENA NATIONAL INFORMATION AIRPORTS www.aena.es VIGO 986 373 411 OURENSE 988 216 027 FERROL 981 184 335 SANTIAGO 981 542 416 STATIONSBUS RELIGIOUS SERVICES WEATHER INFORMATION MONDOÑEDO 982 521 418 INFORMATION CENTRE AND VISITOR CENTRE PILGRIM’S OFFICE 981 552 288/902 332 010 [email protected] OFICINA INFORMACIÓN XACOBEO (RESERVATION CENTRE) 981 958 058/981 555 129/981 568 521 91 5954200/91 5954214 TOURIST INFORMATION AND ACCOMODATION IN SANTIAGO GALICIA TOURIST OFFICE IN MADRID SANTIAGO TOURIST OFFICE PONTEVEDRA TOURIST OFFICE OURENSE TOURIST OFFICE LUGO TOURIST OFFICE FERROL TOURIST OFFICE A CORUÑA TOURIST OFFICE INFORMATION OFFICE TURGALICIA EMERGENCIES AND MEDICAL SOS GALICIA AND CIVIL PROTECTION city hall up until the end of 18 city altarpieces. The the work of the Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza. CentreGalician of Contemporary Art museum, in the city’s only Gothic church. The Pantheon adjoining the of Illustrious Martiño Pinario monastery Martiño The the city. The Pavillón de Galicia The What to see A Quintana Square. point, in a Holy Year, will be the Holy Gate in leading us to the basilica. The alternative access Reais, Praza and Acibechería, de Cervantes pedestrian streets and squares, such as Casas Camiño. then winds its way through It Rúa de San Pedro, reaching the Porta do shells were traded. The Way continues along tradesmen’s neighbourhood, where scallop Further along, Rúa dos Concheiros, an old areas of San Lázaroservice and Fontiñas. throughenters the city the residential and remain, Now all downhill. only 5 km The Way hostel was built here in 1993. mount is called of the pilgrimage”.“king A large pilgrims, the first to reach the summit of glimpse of the cathedral. Within the groups of rise where pilgrims catch their first far-off We come to do Gozo the Monte (380 m), a small genital hygiene. comes from lava colea , in casual reference to through the town. The name itself, Lavacolla, to wash in a stream that runs customary is situated.where Here, Santiago airport it is us uphill toAntón Lavacolla, or Amenal, taking eucalyptus woods and villages such as Santo We leave the parish of Arca to walk through hostel at the beginning of the 20 da Troia students’museum , the well-known Monte do Gozo As Ánimas chapel , with its neoclassical Museum of the Galician PeopleMuseum of the Galician Praza de Cervantes ADDRESSES FOR THE PILGRIM STAMP offers an excellent view of PONTEVEDRA 986 804 300 PONTEVEDRA 986 852 408 PONTEVEDRA . A CORUÑA 981 184 200 A CORUÑA 981 184 335 th , in San Lázaro. th , home to the century. century. San LUGO 982 297 100 LUGO 982 223 985 LUGO 982 222 673 Monte do Gozo 981 547 501 902 404 704 981 568 846 881 999 654 981 568 846 981 584 081 986 850 814 988 372 020 982 231 361 981 337 131 981 221 822 902 200 432 (CGAC), . The Casa 061 112