ABADÍN BAAMONDE ARZÚA > VILANOVA DE > > SOBRADO > ARCA () LOURENZÁ 20,3 km / 140,2 km to 40,3 km / 100,8 km to Santiago 18,5 km / 38,7 km to Santiago 27,9 km / 189,7 km to Santiago –

SANTIAGO DE Tower, Vilalba Sobrado dos Monxes Monastery, Sobrado Santa Irene Hermitage, O Pino ABRES > MONDOÑEDO 31,1 km / 184,1 km to Santiago

Illa Pancha, Ribadeo

WHAT TO SEE We start off from the historic port town of Ribadeo. There is an alternative to this stretch, Ribadeo-Lou- From its noble past, and sitting upon a natural vantage renzá, which takes us directly to Mondoñedo via Tra- In Ribadeo, the church of Santa María do Campo (origi- point overlooking the , it boasts interesting medie- bada, without going through Vilanova de Lourenzá. nating in the 13th century). Santa Clara convent (15th WHAT TO SEE A 20 km, completely flat, stage. As with the previous The layout of the land means we are now in an area of WHAT TO SEE We leave Baamonde on the Carretera Nacional VI monastery, for nuns and monks. It was one of ’s WHAT TO SEE From Arzua the last kilometres of the Route lie before We cross the River Raído and then go through several val and modern architecture. The Way continues along This route takes us through the lower area of the Eo century). A Trindade chapel (14th century). Atalaia van- stage, we are walking through the A Terra Chá, a vast wetlands, like the one we come across after As Chou- highway, parallel to the railway and the Parga River, most important centres of power. At the height of pilgri- us: 38.7 in total. We will divide them into two stages villages: Cortobe and Pereiriña. Some names reflect the In the village of Santa Irene, there is a chapel devoted to an ancient route, perhaps Roman or late-Roman, to River, before passing through the of tage point. Town Hall, neo-classical palace belonging to plain (the largest in Galicia along with the re- zas. There are also charming examples of religious and The cemeteries of Castromaior and Goiriz are aestheti- until we reach the Chapel of Santo Alberte, where a mages halfway through the 12th century, the monastery In Santo Alberte de Parga, Gothic chapel (14th century) of 18.5 and 20.2 km respectively. Some people prefer Jacobean cult, like A Calzada, A Calle, Ferreiros (again, the Portuguese martyr of the same name, built with the reach the end of the stage in Vilanova de Lourenzá. , Vegadeo and Santiago de Abres (all being the Marquis of Sargadelos. The Torre dos Moreno, moder- gion in ), which takes in various municipalities popular art: farmhouses, stone crosses and stone was- cally impressive, of a style somewhere between Gothic and popular pilgrimage takes place every May. We conti- became part of the Cistercian Order, acting as a hospital, and bridge. The Romanesque church of San Paio de to complete the remaining part of the route in a single with reference to the former industry, which among contribution of two nobles (18th century), and the “holy Asturian) and then reaching , in the province nist manor. And Pancha Island. The ria is a Special Protec- The first villages the route passes through after leaving in the province of . UNESCO declared this region a hing places welcome us on our way. Gaudian. In Vilalba — apart from tasting the San Simón da nue through San Paio de Seixón, in the the first in to do so. At present, it is still actively in- Seixón (). Santiago de Miraz tower (15th century). day, staying the night at Monte do Gozo but it is more other functions, repaired horseshoes). Salceda, Santa fountain” (17th century): according to tradition, its waters of Lugo. It continues along the lowest paths in the tion Area for Wild Birds (herons, gannets, cormorants…) Ribadeo are Ove, Vilela, Covelas, A Ponte de Arante Biosphere Reserve in 2003, with the name “Terras do Costa cheese, smoked with birch, an exquisite product with of Friol, and Ponte Leixosa, until we arrive at Santiago volved in religious and social life, with special attention The Museum-fortress of San Paio de Narla, which con- advisable to do it in two stages, stopping in Arca. Irene — where there is a hostel for pilgrims —and A Rúa, cure skin ailments. valley - passing through places such as San Tomé de and the Eo is an important salmon river. A Ponte de Aran- We then reach Vilalba, the heart of A Terra Chá, famous — where a pilgrims’ hospital was established after the Miño”. its own designation of origin, or the “capons”, free-range de Miraz. given to pilgrims. tains the ethnographic section of the Provincial Museum of which is at the gates of Arca, capital of the municipality Lourenzá and O Castro - and re-joins the route that te chapel. Vilanova de Lourenzá Baroque monastery, for its gastronomy — a special mention is given to the We leave the town of Arzúa by way of the Rúa do Car- O Pedrouzo is the core of the parish of Arca (O Pino), a ser- 16th century —, Vilamartín, Gondán and O Corveiro, all chickens fattened and then stuffed before roasting, with a Lugo. 4 km from Miraz we find the Torre de Friol (13th cen- of O Pino, the last town before Santiago. Throughout comes from Vilanova de Lourenzá in Mondoñedo. whose church was designed by Fernando de Casas Novoa, On leaving Abadín, the route passes through the pari- San Simón cheese, free-range chickens or capons. Veering slightly away from the Camino, the imposing There is also an alternative, shorter route from Baamon- me. On this stage we alternate landscapes of forests vice area by the side of the N-547. It has a varied selection places where a traditional way of life still greets us. popular market day the Sunday before Christmas —, we are tury). Friol is well-known gastronomically for its cheeses this stage we come across bars and taverns where we who also designed the façade of the Obradoiro. Its church shes of Castromaior and Goiriz. First, we cross a medie- This town, which dates back to the 13th century, is a San Paio de Narla fortress stands tall. In Marco das Pías de (about 8 km shorter), which will take us straight to and meadows (oaks, eucalyptus, fruit trees and crop of bars and restaurants. Throughout the year cattle fairs, met by the Andrade Tower, octagonal, the remains of the (D.O. Arzúa-Ulloa), and breads from Ousá. The Sobrado can always have a drink, and natural springs where we Vilanova de Lourenzá is the capital of the municipality, contains the famous marble Paleochristian sarcophagus val bridge over the River Arnela. In A Pontevella, we are crossroads presided over by the Andrade tower (15th we leave the entering the province of Sobrado. In , it joins the route described above, fields) with sections on the paved surface of the Nacio- cousine festivals, horse shows and concerts with popular Andrade family fort and today a National hotel. Vilal- dos Monxes monastery is an anthology of styles and ages: can have some refreshing water. built around the magnificent Benedictine monastery, (6th century). Lourenzá’s Religious Art Museum. pleasantly surprised by another magnificent medieval century), a monument that is now home to a National A Coruña. but then deviates once again, bypassing Arzúa. It crosses nal 547 road. We should be very careful with vehicles, bands and folk music are held here. ba’s Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology. This region is its magnificent Baroque church, with its three cloisters founded by Count Don Osorio (the “Saintly Count”) in bridge, with three arches, which crosses the River Batán. Parador tourist hotel. through and then, near the Santiago airport, it as we will have to cross the road several times. well known for its numerous mamoas, or tumuli, and dolmens. Passing through A Esgueva, we reach the Cistercian — one called the Pilgrims’ cloister (17th century) —, the Ro- 969. VILAMARTÍN VILAMARTÍN re-joins the main route and the Camino Francés itself, PEQUENO GRANDE monastery of Santa María de Sobrado. This spectacular sario chapel, San Xoán chapel, chapterhouse and kitchen. 340 m 350 m with which this route coincides from Arzúa. VILAMARTÍN VILELA LOURENZÁ monument was built in 952 and founded as a mixed RIBADEO VILAMARTÍN A PONTE DE ARANTE GONDÁN SAN XUSTO Hostel - 20 beds HostelPEQUENO - 12 beds GRANDE 100 m 105 m 80 m 3408 m m 350 m VILELA LOURENZÁ RIBADEO A PONTE DE ARANTE GONDÁN SAN XUSTO Hostel - 20 beds Hostel - 12 beds 100 m 105 m 6,6 km 8,1 km 2,2 km 4 km 7 km 80 m 8 m CORTEPORCOS VILALBA O MESÓN SOBRADO DOS MONXES 6,6 km 8,1 km 2,2 km 4 km 7 km ABADÍN Hostel - 48 beds A CABANA 652 m GUITIZÁ Hostel - 66 beds ARZÚA GOIRIZ Hostel - 29 beds 551 m 485 m 530 m Hostel - 60 beds A CALZADA A BOAVISTA A SALCEDA O EMPALME SANTA IRENE TRABADA MONDOÑEDO 495 m 480 m LAGOON AS BARROSAS A PEROXA A CALLE AS RAS A BREA Hostel - 36 beds SANTIAGO BAAMONDE 388m 388m 388m 380m 405m ARCA (O PINO) 204 m Hostel - 26 beds CAHAPEL OF O MARCO 351m 340m 382m 362m 377m Hostel of Arca - 126 beds DE ABRES Hostel - 82 beds DIGAÑE SEIXÓN A ROXICA 361m A CARIDÁ 126 m MARTIÑÁN SANTO ALBERTE MIRAZ DAS PIAS A RÚA 65 m 69 m CASTROPOL 32 m 405 m 700 m 280m TRABADA11 m MONDOÑEDO A RABIÑA 275m SANTIAGO 204 m Hostel - 26 beds PREGONTOÑO 310m TOL DE ABRES 336m A CARIDÁ 19 km 12612 m km 11,6 km 19,5 km 8,6 km 6,3 km 5,4 km 7,7 km 7,2 km 10,1 km 6,7 km 6,5 km 2,1 km 11,1 km 5,4 km 2 km 65 m 69 m CASTROPOL 32 m 11 m

19 km 12 km 11,6 km 19,5 km VILANOVA DE VILALBA SOBRADO ARCA (O PINO) LOURENZÁ > BAAMONDE > ARZÚA > SANTIAGO > ABADÍN 19,1 km / 120 km to Santiago 21,9 km / 60,5 km to Santiago 20,2 km to Santiago 21,5 km / 161,7 km to Santiago

Vilanova de Lourenzá Monastery Saa Bridge, Vilalba Ribadiso Hostel, Arzúa Praza do Obradoiro,

WHAT TO SEE WHAT TO SEE We say goodbye to Vilanova de Lourenzá on our way site, is one of Galicia’s Episcopal sees with the greatest WHAT TO SEE On leaving Vilalba, the Way continues along possibly river over the magnificent medieval Saa bridge, built WHAT TO SEE This stage sees the conclusion of the Northern Way, as it head together towards the common destination of We leave the parish of Arca behind and walk through We still have a 5 km descent on the route. The Camino to Mondoñedo. Our route, which begins with a steep cultural tradition and one of its most historic towns. It medieval and even royal tracks, already documented in using thick slabs of slate and which has several depres- meets the in Arzúa. We leave the grandiose Compostela. eucalyptus woods and villages such as Santo Antón and enters the city through the San Lázaro neighbourhood From the Monte do Gozo there is an excellent panoramic The church of San Lourenzo in Carelle. In Arzúa, the upward hill, then a descent, takes us along an old me- was the provincial capital up until 1833. It is also the A Virxe de Guadalupe chapel, in Ogrobe. In Mondoñe- the 17th century. We cross a small bridge over the River sed arches or “eyes”. Penas Corveiras Country House. The Muíño do Rañe- monastery in Sobrado and continue on our way through O Amenal, in an ascent that will take us to the core of A and leaves the Fontiñas neighbourhood on the left view of the city. The Pavillón de Galicia, in the neighbor- In Arzúa, very well-known gastronomically for the church of Santiago, the Gothic chapel of A Madalena, dieval track which crosses the pretty valley of Lourenzá, birthplace of writers such as Álvaro Cunqueiro or mu- do: the Os Muíños district, with the legendary Ponte do Labrada and come to Penas Corveiras and then Cova. go, an old restored water mill. The Church of San Xoán the villages of Vilarchao, O Peroxil and Carelle. We then Lavacolla, in the vicinity of Santiago airport. Here is whe- (nearby, there is a wide range of restaurants and ameni- hood of San Lázaro The Museum of the Galician People. We descend as far as As Casas Novas and enter A Fonte region’s cheeses — with the designation of origin belonging to another, now non-existent, hospital, and known as the Camiño da Brea (from the Latin boreas, or sicians such as Pascual Veiga (author of the Galician Pasatempo, linked to Marshall Pardo de Cela; the Fonte We are greeted by traditional architecture, accompan- de Alba. Saa bridge, medieval, which crosses the River come to As Corredoiras and, after passing the crossroads, re pilgrims would wash their entire body in the brook ties). Further along , we find ourselves on a street named The Pantheon of Illustrious , next to the Mu- Pequena. From As Penas, we will continue on to Pígara, Arzúa-Ulloa —, the Way becomes much more urban. A Mota chapel, beside a splendid “carballeira”, or oak northern wind, which became “brea” in Galician, that is, anthem). Its grand cathedral is worth a lengthy visit. Vella (1548), the cathedral (13th century) whose medie- ying us through the villages of A Seara, Sabugueiros, Labrada. Fonte das Verrugas fountain, in Pígara (Guiti- continue on towards the municipality of Boimorto. Here, that flows through the area. In fact, the etymology of calle de Os Concheiros, in the former guild district of seum, in the only Gothic church in the city. The Galician a parish church in the municipality of , where Documentary sources from the 13th century call this wood, of the same name. 5 km away (and off the track), strong, wet wind.). val façade and rose window are especially impressive, as Gabín, O Castro and Regovide. riz): popular belief has it that the waters have the special once more, the Way captivates us with its beautiful and “Lavacolla” is derived from lava colea, in an uninhibited artisans, who used to sell scallop shells, and in the histo- Centre of Contemporary Art (CGAC), designed by Por- We leave Mondoñedo via Fonte Vella, heading south. we can taste the water from the Fonte das Verrugas. stage the “ Way”, the street today being called the Pazo de Brandeso, the inspiration behind Ramón is the central nave, with its late-Gothic mural paintings power to cure warts The church of Santiago de Baamon- lush Galician scenery and the numerous examples of reference to the hygiene of the genitals. ric and authentic San Pedro neighbourhood, where the tuguese architect Álvaro Siza. The chapel of As Ánimas, We pass through the villages of Arroxo, Ogrobe, San Pe- Our destination is Abadín, the municipality capital, and Approximately 6.7 km from the start, we reach San Around us, the Ladra Riveroffers captivating views and “Rúa do Camiño”. Arzúa undoubtedly owes its growth María del Valle Inclán’s Autumn Sonata (the inside not (16th century), the cloister, presided over by a Gothic de, Gothic (14th century), with the stamp of Romanesque. popular architecture. route leads us towards the Porta do Camiño. It continues, with its neoclassical altarpieces; the Praza de Cervantes, dro da Torre, O Reguengo and San Paio, most of which the outskirts of the region known as A Terra Chá. We Xoán de Alba. At this point, we are walking parallel to fascinating nooks and crannies, where, in the summer to the Jacobean Way. Today, it is an important regional being open to visitors). 10 km away, also off the track, is We now reach the Monte do Gozo (380 m), a small hill stone cross, the Cathedral and Diocesan Museum, the Its atrium has a recreation of the crucifixion, made up of on the final stretch, on pedestrian streets and squares where the Town Hall stood until the end of the eighteenth boast charming little churches open to visitors. We are continue through ; if we take the complemen- the regional C-634 road. We pass through A Torre, Pe- months, we can cool down in the shade of the birch In the town of Arzúa, the Northern and French Ways nucleus, with an economy based on agriculture and the Portodemouros reservoir, with a more than ample where pilgrims enjoy a distant view of the cathedral for church of Santiago (19th century). Mondoñedo cake, three crosses and an ancient oak tree, on whose trunk like Casas Reais, Praza de Cervantes and A Acibechería, century. The museum of the Casa da Troia, a famous stu- following a path parallel to the N-634 road. tary one, we will pass through Lousada, A Xesta and drouzos, Costián, O Coutado and Goiriz, from where we trees. meet. The Primitive Way also passes through here, ha- cattle farming. selection of rural accommodation for those who enjoy wa- the first time. The first pilgrim in the group to reach the made from almonds and squash in syrup. In Abadín, the a chapel dedicated to Our Lady is carved, the work of the from where we go into the cathedral — the alternative en- dent residence dating from the early twentieth century, Gontán, where the hostel is located. head downhill towards the River Labrada. We cross the ving joined the French Way in Melide. The three Ways ter sports. The cheeses from Arzúa (D.O. Arzúa-Ulloa) are peak was declared “king of the pilgrimage”. In 1993 a We enter Mondoñedo through the San Lázaro district. Romanesque church of Santa María. sculptor Víctor Corral. There is a house-museum in the trance, during Holy Years, is the Holy Door in A Quintana. and the monastery of San Martiño Pinario. soft and smooth to the palate. large hostel was built here. Mondoñedo, designated a historic-artistic heritage 20,9 km 124,4 km a Santiago upper part of the town.

SOBRADO Hostel - 66 beds FROXA BOIMORTO GONTÁN Hostel of Telleira da Baiuca 507 m Hostel - 26 beds VILALBA 530 m 34 beds MONTE DO GOZO Hostel 500 m Hostel - 48 beds SAN XOÁN DE ALBA SENDELLE ARCA (O PINO) ABADÍN AS CORREDOIRAS 487 m Hostel of Arca - 126 beds 400 beds SAN LÁZARO 485 m 480 m 500 m 463 m 466 m SAN PAIO A LAVACOLLA VILAMAIOR SAN MARCOS Hostel of San Lázaro BAAMONDE SANTO ANTÓN O AMENAL CIMADEVILA 372m FERREIRA Hostel - 82 beds ARZÚA 280m 331m 353m 370m 80 beds MONDOÑEDO PONTE Hostel - 60 beds 270m 254m 281m 300m LOURENZÁ SAN PEDRO 450 m 405 m Hostel - 20 beds ARROXO Hostel - 26 beds RODRÍGUEZ PONTE DE SAA 380 m SANTIAGO 180 m DA TORRE 280m DE COMPOSTELA 80 m 126 m 322 m 253m

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BEYOND THE CAMINO... THE would follow the same route, as would the Frenchman Jean Pierre Racq, at the MAP OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA end of the 18th century, confirmed by his written testimony. THE NORTHERN -> NORTHERN WAY -> After Castropol, the last town on the route in , the Northern Way enters Gali- PLACES ASSOCIATED WITH THE WAY OF ST. JAMES ->

cia along the Cantabrian coast, crossing the beautiful ria of Ribadeo. Some pilgrims Irún < km

choose to go around it, avoiding the River Eo, to cross the estuary further inland at 25,41 m WAY the Santiago de Abres bridge. Today, the Os Santos bridge joins Asturias and Galicia. Hondarribia

1 Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 8 San Domingos de Bonaval 15 Santa Susana Church 24,6

Along with the Primitive Way, this route, which Thus, the starting point of the Northern Way in Galicia is Ribadeo, in the pro- International Pilgrim Donostia-San 4,91 m Camino Gate (Porta do Camiño) Pilar Church runs along the coastline of Asturias and enters Ga- vince of Lugo. 189.72 kilometres separate Ribadeo from Santiago. The entire 2 Royal Hospital (now Hostal dos Reis Católicos) 9 16 Welcome Centre: Sebastián San Martiño Pinario 10 Santa María do Camiño Church 17 Praza das Praterías Square and Mu- Research

3 6,46 m You have reached Compostela. Now is the time to licia via the ria of Ribadeo, became increasingly route is signposted by boundary stones decorated with a ceramic scallop shell. 22,8 Praza do Campo Square (now Cer- seum of Pilgrimage and Santiago and Information Centre Zarautz Vice-Chancellor’s Office, University of 11 put away your walking boots and don the attire of significant early in the history of pilgrimages. At Pilgrims will undoubtedly welcome this information, which supplements the 4 vantes) and San Bieito do Campo 18 Santa María a Real do Sar Santiago de Compostela (USC) Church a traveller: curious, sensitive, active. Retrace your that time (9th and 10th centuries), the capital of basic yellow arrow indications. 21,3 5 Pazo de Raxoi 19 Santa María de Conxo i Information 77,14 m steps. All that you were unable to see or enjoy the Kingdom of Asturias and Galicia was Oviedo. 12 Santa María Salomé Church Deba Santa María de 20 Monte do Gozo Along this route, apart from the importance of the historic town of Ribadeo it- 6 Monastery of San Francisco and Monu- 13 Mazarelos Gate (Porta de Maza- along the way awaits you. Other equally enticing The monarch, Alfonso II the Chaste, was to travel San Paio do Monte Chapel  24,2 self, we can appreciate the artwork belonging to the monastery of San Salvador ment to St. Francis, by the sculptor Asorey relos) 21 Pilgrim’s Office: Markina-Xemein paths open up ahead. Have a look at these to Compostela to verify the news that the remains 14 (O Pedroso) THE NORTHERN WAY Viveiro is an attractive historic town. It was important in the 15th century, when de Lourenzá, as well as Mondoñedo — which was one of the seven capitals of the 7 San Fructuoso Church and location of the Santiago Fountain, Rúa do Franco 981 568 846

recommendations we have put together for you. of James the Apostle had appeared and order the old pilgrim cemetery 24,8 16,6 m

The Pilgrims' Ways to Santiago in Galicia in Santiago to Ways Pilgrims' The the Catholic Monarchs forced Marshall Pardo de Cela to surrender it. From its ancient and the birthplace of the writer Álvaro Cunqueiro

first church to be built at the site. Gernika-Lumo time of splendour and great city walls there still remain three gates (including —, Vilalba, and the magnificent monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes, having left CAMPO DAS

WAY HORTAS 21 700 m

Carlos I, a National Historic Monument since 1942), as well as the medieval Lugo and entered the province of A Coruña. 29,8

layout of its streets. It has borne the title of ‘city’ since 1891 and has long been 56,7 m In Arzúa, the Northern Way meets the French Way. Bilbao AVENIDA DE COMPOSTELA COSTA DE SAN FRANCISCO 6

NORTHERN the most important population centre in the Mariña Lucense area. The coastline The French Way would then become the most travelled of the ancient routes, 44,3 Portugalete 19, 6 is also extremely beautiful. when the capital of the Kingdom was transferred from Oviedo to León. Even so, RÚA DAS HORTAS Kobaron 16,8

the Northern Way maintained its vitality up until the 18th century. And not only i 18

Moving south through the province of Lugo, the terrain becomes flatter and Castro-Urdiales 13,2

did it attract devout followers from across the north of the peninsula, and indeed < km RÚA DE CARRETAS COSTA VELLA El Portarrón 11,2 the landscape opens up in a way it hardly ever does in Galicia. We arrive in the THE — via land and sea — from countries such as , Flanders, Germany or Scandi- district. This is home to one of the leading in Galicia: , 7 RÚA DE SAN FRANCISCO A Terra Chá spas Guitiriz RÚA DO VAL DE DEUS 23,1 navia; many pilgrims made their journey to see the relics held in the sanctuary of 2 Colindres 24,8 famous for its very special cool medicinal mineral waters, which are especially PASEO DA FERRADURA San Salvador in Oviedo and, of course, the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. RÚA LOUREIROS Santoña PASEO DAS LETRAS GALEGAS PASEO DE BÓVEDA recommended for the digestive tract and the kidneys. The countryside here is 15 RÚA DO POMBAL 5 27,8 PRAZA DO PRAZA DE 38,8 3 Güemes 61,37 m beautiful and serene. Let us not forget that we are in Terras do Miño, which has Many illustrious pilgrims have travelled along the Northern Way, including St. RÚA DE SAN OBRADOIRO SAN MARTIÑO been declared a . The Parga River offers delightful paths, Francis of Assisi, who, tradition has it, made the pilgrimage to San Salvador in CLEMENTE Biosphere Reserve PRAZA DA PRAZA DE RÚA DE SAN ROQUE 17

4 INMACULADA MOEDA VELLA Santander 4,74 m RÚA DE RAXOI SAN MIGUEL 35,8 ancient mills and refreshing waterfalls as it runs through native woodlands of Oviedo and to Santiago in 1214. At the end of the 15th century, the Armenian 1 El Astillero alders, birches, oaks and chestnuts . bishop, martyr of Azerbaijan, would use this route, both on his way there and RÚA DA TROIA 16 back. And in the 16th century, Jakub Sobieski, father of King John III of Poland PRAZA DA Llas Beach, 46,1 AVENIDA DE FONSECA PRAZA DA AVENIDA DE XOÁN CARLOS I 44,2 QUINTANA RODRIGO DE PADRÓN Santillana del Mar PRAZA 14 17 11 Between Foz and Viveiro, passing through , Cervo and on the way, ROXA A PORTA RÚA DA RAÍÑA PRAZA DE FAXEIRA CERVANTES CASAS REAIS

RÚA DAS RODAS RÚA DO VILAR 23,5

there is a sea coast just waiting to be discovered: vast beaches with the purest RÚA DO FRANCO 22 m SAN PAIO DE Comillas 19 ANTEALTARES sands and rough seas, attractive countryside free from crowds outside the bu- PREGUNTOIRO 9

10 11, 5 sier areas. 1,7 km PORTA DO San Vicente de la Barquera CAMIÑO 25,8 RÚA NOVA 16 RÚA DA SENRA PRAZA DO Bustío (Unquera) Literally rising up out of the sea in Fazouro (municipality of Foz) is an ancient 12 CINCO RÚAS SANTO AGOSTIÑOIRMÁN GÓMEZ 8 RÚA DAS ORFAS castro (fortified settlement), the only one on the northern coast of Galicia to be RÚA DE SAN PEDRO RÚA DA CALDEIRERÍA SAN FIZ preserved as a museum, of which 700 m2 have been excavated. Five kilometres PRAZA DA 25,6 FONTE DE SANTO ANTONIO UNIVERSIDADE inland from Foz is San Martiño de Mondoñedo Basilica, considered the oldest PRAZA DE PRAZA DA GALICIA Po cathedral in Spain. Built in the 6th century, it housed the ancient episcopal see of MAZARELOS RÚA DA VIRXE DA CERCA TRÁNSITO13 DA MERCÉ Mondoñedo. Inside is an extremely valuable stone piece, an antependium from Santo Alberte RÚA PATIO RÚA DA ENSINANZA 26,6 DE MADRES 3,5 km Bridge, Guitiriz 20 Ribadesella the early 12th century, possibly the original Romanesque altarpiece, quite a rarity Entrance of in European art. 18 the Way RÚA DO HÓRREO 800 m 31,4

The northern pilgrimage routes, both the Primitive and the Northern ways, 53,74 m have a powerful historical point of reference in the two-thousand-year-old city Sebrayu of Lugo. Its Roman ruins, cuisine, monuments and surrounding woodlands all call for a more leisurely visit. Let us return to Roman Lugo, which is sure to

delight history and archaeology enthusiasts. It boasts the only Before starting the pilgrimage 11,32 m Roman walls Gijón preserved intact – built between the 3rd and 4th centuries AD and listed as a THE HELPFUL TIPS FOR

UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 2000; Roman baths on the left · Prepare physically for the journey, · Pilgrims must camp in official 23 PILGRIMS 13,37 m bank of the Miño River, older than the walls themselves and once the largest GALICIA WAYS -> and bear in mind that stages should be campsites. They should be cautious Avilés

in northwest Hispania; and the unique Temple of Mithra, between Santiago planned depending on individual phy- when lighting bonfires and, at the 38 Soto de Luiña 17,11 m Gate in the city walls and the neoclassical entrance to the cathedral. CREDENTIAL OF THE PILGRIM sical ability, the difficulty involved, and start of the day’s stage, make sure , Cervo CAMINOS OFFICIALLY plan more frequent or longer breaks to that it has been fully extinguished. 13,9 The Roman baths are inside the building which also houses the Balneario de This is the document in which you collect stamps from the places you 40,99 m Emergency Telephones MARKED OUT suit individual needs. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. Cadavedo (spa). They date from the 1st century. Today, two thousand years later, pass through and that will allow you to obtain the “ ” Lugo Barreiros Signposting executed Compostela 16,3 their sulphurous waters are still being used for multiple therapeutic purposes. Narón Ribadeo (Council document that certifies completion of the pilgrimage · Once pilgrims start their journey, they · Never leave the marked paths, Luarca 72,79 m 061 We are in the A Mariña district of Lugo. Heading north along the coast from Neda Lourenzá (Galicia) Mondoñedo for religious or spiritual reasons). It must be proven that at least should not try to walk too quickly and avoid walking when it is dark and Foz we come to Burela, one of northern Spain’s most important tuna fishing Less than fifteen kilometres from Lugo we find one of the most enigmatic Cabanas Trabada The French Way the final 100 kilometres have been done on foot or on horseback, keep a regular pace, at least over the obey the rules. If pilgrims are cy- 29,5 ports. Its bars and restaurants are the ideal place to sample what is . Experts date the structure Abadín 112 (National) perhaps the monuments in the west: Santa Baia de Bóveda A Coruña 56,07 m or the final 200 km if by bicycle, or 100 nautical miles and then first few days. cling, remember that the use of a < km A Caridá Miño Vilalba best tuna on the Bay of , the so-called ’blue prince’. Along the route lie to the late Roman period (perhaps the 4th century). It may have been a large The Primitive Way Paderne walking the last few kilometres of the Camino from O Monte do helmet and high-visibility jacket is 085 (Galicia forest Fires) beautiful beaches such as Llás, Peizás, As Pólas and A Areoura, among others. mausoleum associated with the martyr Priscillian. Architecture, sculpture and · Foot care is essential for preventing Gozo if sailing. obligatory. 19 31,5 painting all engage in a dialogue within this esoteric temple located on the blisters; pilgrims should wear comfor- Castropol 8 m Continuing this pleasant journey, we reach Cervo. Beside the Xunco River is Guitiriz The Northern Way ancient Roman road known as Via XIX. The unique building has two floors, an table and broken-in shoes (two pairs · Always walk on the left-hand side Ribadeo what remains of the original Sargadelos factory, the first complete iron and ste- HEALTHCARE CARD Abres interior pool and pictorial reliefs of human subjects and exotic birds. An enig- are advisable), with thick, light rubber of the road. www.caminodesantiago.gal Muxía Mesía The English Way

el factory in Spain, which brought the Industrial Revolution to Galicia in 1791. · Spanish pilgrims should always carry their health insurance card. 2 7,9 Trabada ma, as we have said. Sobrado outer soles. Socks should be breatha- 80 m It has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest and several of the original Santa Comba Friol · When tiredness or cramps set in, 31,1 Lourenzá Dumbría Lugo Boimorto · If travelling from another EU member state, it is advisable to ble, linen or cotton, and should be dry Mondoñedo 195,7 m structures still stand (crossed by the path known as ‘Lovers’ Walk’). In 1970, SANTIAGO DE rest in a cool place and drink plenty design: Desoños – D. L.: C 000-2019 ¿? design: Desoños – D. Cee carry the European health insurance card. and worn properly to prevent scratches. Isaac Díaz Pardo and Luís Seoane re-established the historic Sargadelos cera- COMPOSTELA Melide of fluids. 21,5 485 m Corcubión Arzúa At the end of the day, pilgrims should Abadín mics factory, with the unique and prized lines and aesthetic we know today. O Pino Guntín · If travelling from a non-EU member state, there may be an Ames CAMINOS RECOGNISED wash their feet with soap and water and · To keep up their strength along App “Camino Santiago” Boqueixón Portomarín agreement in effect with Spain, therefore pilgrims are advised

Teo Pending Official Marking change their footwear. the Way, pilgrims should eat 20,3 Rois to obtain this information before their pilgrimage and travel Out 480 m (Available on Google Play and the App Store) Padrón Paradela high-energy food (dried fruit, figs, Vilalba Samos with the corresponding documentation. · Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clo- 405 m

Pontecesures Rodeiro 19, 1 Lalín Pedrafita do Cebreiro chocolate, etc.). Baamonde Valga A Estrada Silleda thing that is light in colour (reflective), A Pobra do Catoira O Saviñao Caramiñal PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Vilagarcía de Reis A Pobra The Silver Way or “Camino Mozárabe” and appropriate for the time of the year. · As part of their luggage, pilgrims Ribeira de Arousa Dozón do Brollón 40,3 Vilanova Portas In addition to the general recommendations which all pilgrims should bring: a sleeping bag, a Sobrado 530 m A Illa de · Take a lightweight raincoat to cover de Arousa Barro Piñor should observe, disabled pilgrims should: Swiss army knife, a torch, a mobile Arousa Pantón Monforte Vilamartín The Portuguese Way de Lemos backpacks. 380 m Cambados Vilamarín 21,9 Cidade da Cultura, San Cristovo de Rubiá phone, and a small first-aid kit. Arzúa de Cea Santiago de Compostela O Grove Meaño A Rúa · Before leaving, learn about the difficulties they may encounter Coles · Bring a hat or other protection for the Sanxenxo Amoeiro O Barco The Portuguese Way of the coast and the accessibility of the different services found along the · The basic first-aid kit: antisep-

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Ourense 280 m Soutomaior Carballeda Way of St. James (hostels, catering facilities, etc.). tic cream, gauze, adhesive tape, Arca And now, secret Compostela: because there is another Santiago beyond the uni- San Cibrao Paderne de Valdeorras The Winter Way midday heat and use sunscreen. Redondela das Viñas de Allariz S betadyne, band-aids, sunscreen, que historic centre, featuring genuine cuisine and a lively cultural atmosphere. Taboadela Baños · Exercise caution when crossing roads if they have a hearing im- de Molgas · Drink water frequently but make sure and a needle and thread to treat 20,2

Mos 253 m This new Santiago is closely linked to nature and leisure, centring on its poetic Allariz Vilar The Route of the Sea of Arousa and pairment and, in the case of pilgrims with visual impairments, Xunqueira de Barrio Vilariño it is suitable for drinking; it is not ad- blisters, nail scissors, Vaseline, rivers, the Sar and Sarela, and the gentle mountains which protect them. The new de Ambía de Conso River always be accompanied when walking, due to crossings, de- Nigrán O Porriño Sandiás Laza A Gudiña visable to drink from streams, rivers, mosquito repellent, antihistamines walkways along the Sar River - to the east of the city in an area known as As Bra- Baiona Sarreaus tours and difficulties in the terrain. The Fisterra and Muxía Way springs or fountains that are not certi- for allergy sufferers and aspirin. Tui Xinzo Castrelo ñas do Sar - open up before you, near the trails running upwards through the new de Limia Trasmiras A Mezquita Oia do Val fied. A minimum daily intake of 2 litres Bosque de Galicia Park. This newly created 24-hectare space occupies the slopes Verín Riós O Rosal IF TRAVELLING WITH ANIMALS: of water is recommended to prevent

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Organización Caminos de Santiago de Compostela: panoramic view of the historic city. lt can be reached by following an old Way of de las Naciones Unidas Camino Francés y Caminos del Norte de España content will enable pilgrims to remain para la Educación, inscritos en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial la Ciencia y la Cultura en 1993 the Cross which runs beside a large park known as A Granxa do Xesto. · Plan and adapt the route and the stages to include accessible hydrated. accommodation.