The Spiritual Way is a unique variant of the Portuguese Way starting from Pontevedra that combines walking with a boat crossing of the Ría de Arousa, reliving the maritime arrival of the Apostle James's body to the Galician coast.
At 99 km and 4 stages, it includes a 2-hour boat journey through the estuary, disembarking at Pontecesures beside the church where tradition places the landing of the Apostle's remains. From there, pilgrims walk to Padrón and Santiago de Compostela.
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First stage of the Spiritual Variant. Climb to Armenteira Monastery through rural paths. 18km.
Descent from the monastery to the Arousa estuary coast. 22km.
Unique stage: boat crossing through the Arousa estuary following the route of the Apostle Santiago Translation, plus walk to Padrón. 30km.
Final stage from Padrón to Santiago Cathedral. Path through the Sar river valley. 25km.
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It is a deeply spiritual experience connecting pilgrims with the legendary origins of the Camino, combining river landscapes, Albariño vineyards and the maritime essence of the Rías Baixas.
7 free hostels on this route
