There is a notable saying that recites “Padrón peppers, some are hot and some are not”, and in fact the heat varies from pepper to pepper. Its particularity are the famous “Padron peppers”, green peppers served with olive oil. This town is located in the north-west part of Spain, at just 20km of distance from Santiago de Compostela. One more place pilgrims mustn’t miss when walking through the Old Town of Pontevedra is the Basilica of Santa María A Maior, a national monument of the late Gothic style, built in the 14th century. With its construction beginning in 1778, this fascinating church is dedicated to the virgin of the pilgrim that looked after pilgrims on their way to Santiago. One of the most important churches in Pontevedra is The Pilgrim Virgin Church, Virxe da Peregrina, also known as the Virgin of the Pilgrim and for being the patron of Pontevedra and the Portuguese Way. Pontevedra, a city located in Galicia, Spain, is well known for its beautiful old town,cobbled streets, squares, Romanesque churches and maritime tradition. Here you will find beautiful architecture such as the Church of Santa Maria, or “the Iglesia de Santo Tomas Becket”, an impressive Church dedicated to the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 19th century. The town has great religious and cultural heritage. On the Coastal Portugues route to Santiago de Compostela, you will find Caldas de Reis, famous for its hot springs, of which it is said to have curative properties.Ĭaldas de Reis is also a place where many civilizations have inhabited including the Cilenos, the Galaicos,and the Celts, experiencing a great growth with the arrival of the Romans. In addition,and if you have some free time, we recommend a visit to the historic Pontesampaio Bridge, where an important battle took place between the Spanish and French forces during the War of Independence in 1809. It is said that the medieval castle of Soutomaior was built during the 12th century, having as well a prominent political background during the 15th century, associated with the Irmandiño revolts and the reconstruction of the castle ordered by Pedro Madruga. One of the stages of the Camino Portugues Coastal route is Arcade, a village located in Soutomaior in Pontevedra, famous for its oysters, and for its historic castle of Soutomaior. In Redondela, visitors will find a monument dedicated to the illustrious writer Jules Verne, famous for his novel “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”, being one of its chapters devoted to “The Bay of Vigo”. Also, what’s very impressive are the two railway viaducts dominating the blue sky that characterize this very small town. Redondela has a very beautiful landscape and you’ll be stunned by the numerous bars and restaurants you’ll find along your Camino Portugues coastal route. Redondela, is a town in the region of Pontevedra, in Galicia and is also the point where the Coastal Camino Portugues route joins the traditional Camino Portugues trail. The Camino Portugues Coastal route is one of the most walked trails on the Camino de Santiago and also part of our very special Camino Guided Tours.Īt JWT Travel, we would like to share with you some of the beautiful towns you will find along this historic trail:
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