1. Redondela
- Viso 3.1 Km Right out of Redondela just passed in front of a church, which is on our right, the old road N-550 is abandoned by taking a track to the left, which is still smooth ascent to Viso. The asphalted road we are following, is left up to a beautiful landmark (the one shown in the photo) that indicates that we should turn left again for an old dirt road. At the end of it we find ourselves once again with the N-550, at the height of the bar-restaurant Jumboli, where a special menu for the pilgrim is offered.
2. Viso - Pontesampaio- 4.5 Km
the road crosses the point that we noted in the previous section, and the road goes into a wooded area, first rising and then falling into Arcade. Town famous for its exquisite oysters. Known streets of Lavandeira, Cimadevilla, Sailing, Canyoning and Coutada, come over pilgrim in search of the historic bridge over the Verdugo river, where the French were heavily beaten in a bloody battle fought here during the War of the independence. The route crosses the bridge and goes through Pontesampaio by a narrow cobbled alleyway that arises on the left.
3. Pontesampaio - Pontevedra- 11.9 Km
The Church of Ntra. Mrs. of Pontesampaio dismisses the pilgrim facing the last stretch of this beautiful stage. Cross the road from the cemetery and taking ancient cobbled roads through pine forests pleasant walk but with strong and steep ledges.
The stone cross of Cancheiro and the ruins of an old coaching inn suffered permanent witnesses to the passage of the walker. At the top the descent into the valley where it crosses the N-550 again starts. Pontevedra is three few kilometers, completed mostly by neighborhood treading asphalt tracks flat profile.
For you that interested TENAN I do polas past cultures that settled in Galicia and desexe know máis delas, prune this city vir thermos. Here atopará vestixios da megalithic times (to Chan das necrópole Formigas, as do Coturro mámoas and dos Lagos in Vilar de Infesta); da Idade do Bronze (stupidities, petroglyphs ...); da Castro Culture (no Couto do Castro and Castro not Peneda); and gives Romanization (Vilas and miliarios among you that sobresae or chamado "Marco" of Vilar de Infesta).
In Redondela, to route arrinca pilgrimage to height do Convento de Vilavella, and discorre pola Rua Padre Crespo, Praza de Ribadavia (MAIS coñecida as "A Street"), and cavalcade of Isidoro Queimaliños before chegar Igrexa de Santiago, cuxa orixe remóntase to Xelmírez tempos, ainda that no século reedificou XVI, with only cuberta ship with vaults and polygonal cabeceira that support unha fermosa estrelada cuberta.
Tamen include a cappella Santa Mariña, Tamen coñecida co nome of Capela das Angustias, cunha fermosa baroque facade; Ermida da Nosa Señora do Viso, emprazada nun paisaxístico place of great value; a Romanesque igrexa of San Fausto de Chapela, with a Latin cross; ou to igrexa of Santo André de Cedeira, erixida not século XVIII.
Within das Civís construcións, or abraiante viaduto da railway handline Vigo - Ourense - Madrid, é unha das construcións of maior importance or concello. Da Idade Media, and as LEMBRANZA das residiron families here in Redondela consérvanse several manors eat or gives "Casa da Torre" Two Prego Montaos (historic building século do Hoxe XVI is Emprega as a hostel for pilgrims); or "Pazo de Petán" or "Pazo do Pousadouro" to "Big House" in Reboreda and or "Pazo da Torre" in Cedeira.
From the Jacobean path it is not possible to enjoy the attractions of this parish Redondela . It has a sandy beach near the 2.5 kilometer long promenade , fishing port and fish market.
Arcade is one of the two parishes that form the Concello de Soutomaior . It is famous for the quality of the oysters that are bred at the mouth of the river Verdugo . In early April , coinciding with the best time to taste this filtering mollusk, a massive party with several full stands of natural oysters with lemon , cooked or pie is organized and accompanied with white wine Albariño . Due to the shortage of oysters are grown mainly in punts, floating structures very common to see in the Rias Baixas .
The bridge over the river Verdugo divides Concellos Soutomaior and Pontevedra , which already belongs to the parish of Santa Maria de Ponte Sampaio. The bridge ten semicircular arches and sharp embankments witnessed in June 1809 confrontation between the Spanish army and French. Colonel Pablo Morillo ordered to destroy several arches of the bridge and stood up to Marshal Ney on the south bank of the river Verdugo , who could not cope for two days an army of volunteers and peasants finally had to withdraw with heavy casualties .
To visit the church of Santa Maria must exit the route marked and follow the exit of the bridge a few hundred meters down the road. It is of Roman origin , probably from the twelfth century , but the reforms of later centuries impede recognize it as typical of that style. also highlights the baroque rectory .
Points should not miss:
The Church of the Pilgrim , emblem of the Portuguese way to Compostela and patron of the city , national monument , with the plant scallop shell -shaped and located in the city center .
The Museum of Pontevedra, like the collection of gold jewelry , unique in Europe and jewelry collections with an age of over 4,000 years. Recently there has been a significant expansion of the same.
The Basilica of Santa Maria, built by the Guild of Merchants in the first half of the s . XIV . Late Gothic style. Very good condition and where liturgical celebrations are held daily.
The ruins of Santo Domingo that was built by the Dominicans in the century XII.Depende do Museum of Pontevedra.
St. Bartholomew 's Church , built between 1696 and 1714 by the Jesuits
The squares of Herrería, La Leña , Verdura , Teucro , etc. Parks , malls, river trips in the middle of town and a historic center of Santiago after , it is the most important of Galicia. Stone architecture with emblazoned and inhabited houses , fountains, terraces atmosphere until dawn. Pontevedra is no longer sleeps. In just 2 hours and a fun way you can visit the squares, monuments and most emblematic places of Pontevedra .
Throughout the whole year, individual visitors visiting Pontevedra can be incorporated into a guided group visit by an official guide to Tourism Pontevedra. In visits they are scheduled for these days of greater influx of tourists the places of cultural and monumental attractions of the city are illustrated following a tour representative through those most representative locations in the Old Town of Lérez .
Sessions and prices . Sessions guided tours are set according to season. In high season, from July 1 to September 15 daily visits are departing at 11: 30h and at 18: 00h from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and holidays will be made only in mañana.e schedule . On Sundays and holidays the only session will be only tomorrow , at 11.30 am .
There are also sessions designed for specific audiences such as school , public conference .
Travel
During the visit will be announced all kinds of cultural , historical , monumental , gastronomic and festive aspects of Pontevedra and stressing on the itinerary squares and heraldry wealth of the city , all peppered with legends and anecdotes so common in our culture . It is noteworthy that in this tour also visits the interior of the main momumentos of the city such as the Sanctuary of the Pilgrim Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Mary's Basilica
