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You will leave Rubiaes and walk for about 100 m on the EN until you get to the Roman Bridge. Cross Ponte Nova and continue to Couto das Cabras, where you will find the M-1064.

Via Cha das Feijoeiras and Pecene, you will get to Sao Bento da Porta Aberta. Behind the church and on a mountain range you will head towards Gontomil, where you will find the ruins of Nossa Senhora da Guia Chapel. Later on, you will pass by Contensa, Carcavelhe, Pereira and Fontoura.

Go to Paços and leaving behind a calvary you will get to Ponte Pedreira. After crossing the bridge, you will cross the road and go up a causeway. Once you have passed the stream, you will get to Tuído. Cross the N-13 and you will see a street that leads to Conguedo and to Albergaria, in Arao. Then, pass by Favais and Troias via the N-13 towards Valença.

After passing under the railroad, you will cross Largo da Trapicheira, leaving the fortress to the left and going down the International Bridge to cross the river Miño.  

 

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External info sources about this route and recommended websites:

Federación Española de Asociaciones del Camino de Santiago

Asociación Galega de Amigos do Camiño de Santiago

 

There is a complete and excellent Guide of the Portuguese Central Way by the “Asociación Galega de Amigos do Camiño de Santiago”. You can download it in their web or just clicking here.

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