The start of the coastal Portuguese Way in Galicia. From A Guarda, at the foot of Monte Santa Trega, the route runs along the Atlantic shore to the monastery of Oia. It is flat with little shade.
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The route, section by section
- A Guarda – Portecelo10.8 km · medium-high difficulty · 2 h 10 min
You arrive in Galicia by A Pasaxe, after leaving Portugal at Caminha. A Guarda grew up beneath the castro of Santa Trega, the most visited Galician-Roman settlement in Galicia, with very ancient petroglyphs.
- Portecelo – Oia5.9 km · low difficulty · 1 h 10 min
A flat section beside the sea to the monastery of Santa María de Oia, from the late 12th century, which gives its name to the "Monastic Way".
What to see
- The castro of Santa Trega.
- The monastery of Santa María de Oia, facing the sea.
Tips for this stage
- Bring sun protection and water: there is almost no shade.
From A Guarda to Santiago de Compostela there are about 163.5 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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