The Camino Portugués
From Porto to Redondela on Central Route
The camino crosses through the hillside town along the least straight path possible.
Am Ortsende, wo sich ein kleiner Brunnen in einer Mauer befindet, zeigt der Camino nach links. Besuchen Sie die romanische Kirche oder biegen Sie rechts ab und sparen Sie sich den nicht unbedingt notwendigen Aufstieg und Umweg.
Der Camino folgt der asphaltierten Straße, bis die Straße...
Accommodation in Balugães
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Casa Rural Casas do Río Casa Rural
Lugar de Navió
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Quinta da Cancela Casa Rural
Batista de Sousa, 275
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There is nothing of note in the Lugar do Corgo, apart from the very hospitable Fernanda.
Keep on along the narrow road climbing up to Vitorino.
Accommodation in Lugar do Corgo
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Casa da Fernanda Private |
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Turn Left at the church, and then keep on straight through the next roundabout to follow the camino uphill.
If you want a rest, turn Right at the roundabout and tuck into the nearby Cafe Viana.
The way to Portela is more uphill.
Accommodation in Vitorino dos Piães
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Casa Rural O Estábulo de Valinhas Casa Rural
Valinhas
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From Portela, the camino rejoins the national road for a short stretch. Be on the lookout for a turn to your Left that takes you into the valley and through a string of hamlets.
You will eventually pass the Quinta do Sobreiro on your left.
Accommodation in Portela
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Quinta da Portela Casa Rural
Facha
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The village proper is just a short distance from the camino, with no need to retrace your steps if you choose to spend the night there.
Accommodation in Facha
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Casa Rural Casa das Torres Casa Rural
Facha
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The camino joins the road not far past the Quinta do Sobreiro and only for a short while. It is along that stretch that you will find the bar.
When it leaves the road, it does so by turning to the Left at a sign which indicates the way to the Rio Lima and the Polidesportivo.
Before...
Accommodation in Sobreiro
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Albergue O Caminheiro Private |
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Quinta do Sobreiro Casa Rural
Lugar do Sobreiro
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Residencial Pinheiro Manso Pension
Lugar de Nabais
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Just beyond Pedrosa the camino turns Left to follow a small river. This small river leads to a big river, the Rio Lima.
You will follow it straight into town, passing under a bridge, past several churches, and through the shady Avenida 5 de Outubro.
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Ponte de Lima is a charming town with a small market center. The 30 arched bridge over the Rio Lima leads to the albergue and Santiago, but before you cross it be sure to have a walk around the town. The not to be missed bits are the Largo de Camões (the main plaza near the head of the bridge),...
Die Brücke über deb Rio Lima verleiht der Stadt ihren Namen und besteht schon seit langem. Die ältesten 7 Bögen sind römisch und stammen aus dem 1. Jahrhundert, die jüngsten stammen aus dem Mittelalter und wurden 1370 fertig gestellt. Ihre Füße werden den Unterschied nicht erkennen.
Ponte de Lima ist seit 1826 am zweiten Wochenende im September Gastgeber eines sehr großen Festivals, das als "As Feiras Novas" bezeichnet wird. Es ist eine riesige Party, und wenn Sie nicht lange im Voraus eine Reservierung vorgenommen haben, werden Sie möglicherweise keine...
As Ferias Novas, das Stadtfest, wird am zweiten Septemberwochenende als dreitägiges Fest gefeiert.
Überqueren Sie die Brücke, passieren Sie das Spielzeugmuseum und die Albergue und biegen Sie rechts in die erste Straße ein. Der Camino mündet in eine kleine Landstraße, führt unter der Autobahn durch und nach Arcozelo.
Accommodation in Ponte de Lima
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Albergue de Peregrinos Ponte de Lima Municipal
Largo Alexandre Herculano
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Pousada de Juventude Ponte de Lima Private
Papa João Paulo II
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Arc My Otel Casa Rural
Largo Dr. Alexandre Herculano, 9
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Alojamiento Mercearia da Vila Pension
Cardeal Saraiva 34-36
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Pensão Residencial São João Pension
Rosario, 6
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Hotel Império do Norte ⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
5 de Outubro, 97
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InLima Hotel & Spa ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Hotel
Agostinho José Taveira Lote, 6
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Casa Veiga advertises breakfast from 6am, just past the church and 100m on your left.
Der Camino macht eine Reihe gut markierter Kurven, bevor er zur Puente de Geira kommt. Überqueren Sie diese und halten Sie sich links. Sie gehen einmal unter der Autobahn hindurch, über eine neue Brücke über den Fluss und dann zweimal zurück unter der Autobahn, bevor Sie in Arco...
Accommodation in Arcozelo
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Oasis do Caminho Camping |
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The camino parallels the road (minor) for a short stretch here, and only turns Left when it gets to the colorful Capilla de Codeçal. Immediately opposite the Capilla is a handy and friendly bar. It is a steady uphill climb from here, past Labruja and Bandeira and to the Alto da Portela.
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The alto is at 400m, a healthy climb from Ponte de Lima (5m).
It is steadily downhill from here along parts of the old Roman road. You will pass through the small town of Agualonga (no services) shortly before São Roque.
Die Passhöhe liegt auf 400 m Seehöhe, ein gesunder Anstieg von Ponte de Lima, das fast auf Meereshöhe liegt (5m).
Es geht stetig bergab entlang Teilen der alten Römerstraße. Sie passieren kurz vor São Roque das kleine Dorf Agualonga (keine Dienstleistungen).
All of the accommodation options in town can arrange for dinner from Restaurante Constantino, same owner but different location from Pension listed below.
The camino leaves the road for the forest and passes the Romanesque church of Rubiães and the albergue.
Accommodation in São Roque
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Repouso do Peregrino Private |
20 | 15*€ |
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Quinta da Gandra Casa Rural
Gandra
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Casa da Oliveirinha Casa Rural
Trulhe de Cima, 218
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Quinta das Leiras Casa Rural
São Roque
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Albergue Constantino Pension
S. Pedro de Rubiães
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From the albergue, descend to the road and follow it downhill and on the left-hand side. You will pass Ninho – The Pilgrim Nest and then turn Left sharply.
Another Roman bridge is not far ahead. Beyond the bridge the camino returns to the road and crossed directly over it, keeping the bar...
Accommodation in Rubiães
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Albergue de Peregrinos Rubiães Municipal
Costa 4940-686
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Casa de São Sebastião Private
Estrada de S. Pedro de Rubiães, 282
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Ninho – The Pilgrim Nest Private
Estrada de S. Pedro de Rubiães, 695
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17 | 12€ |
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Originally of Roman origin, the bridge you see now is closer to being a 13th century construction.
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The church is a bit off track; it dates from the 13th century and holds a roman milario, the original mile marker.
Durch den Ort hindurch, zwischen Capela und Casa de Capela.
Accommodation in Pecene
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Casa da Capela Casa Rural
Pecene
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The arrows in town are not the best. To get through town head to the church and pass behind and to the Right of it, after taking a rest in the well-shaded park in front. The camino keeps to the forest trails to Gontumil.
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