Jul 11, 20231 min readDeparting Santiago and Final ThoughtsOur flight from Santiago de Compostela was at 9:20am so we left our hotel at 6:45am. The airport is 15km and 15 min ride. I had called...
Jul 10, 20231 min readA NoiesaI made reservations for dinner at A Noiesa, Rua do Franco 40. This was one of the best meals we had on the Camino. Seafood Canelon--€15....
Jul 9, 20231 min readAiras Nunes by Pousadas We spent the night at Airas Nunes by Pousadas. It was conveniently located, just a 3-minute walk from the Catedral and the price was...
Jul 8, 20231 min readBico de XeadoAfter lunch, we had gelado at Bico de Xeado, located at Rua do Vilar 81. A medium was €3.70. The gelado is good and creamy. 2022 10 09
Jul 7, 20231 min readBar O'BarazalWe found lunch at Bar O'Barazal, located at Rua da Raina 2. Padron Peppers--€5.50 Croqueta Casera--homemade potatoes and cheese...
Jul 6, 20232 min readCatedral de Santiago de CompostelaThe Catedral de Santiago de Compostela is the destination of over 300,000 pilgrims who walk the Camino every year. Look at the cathedral...
Jul 5, 20231 min readDay 14--Teo to Santiago de CompostelaOur final day! We walked from Teo—Milladoiro—Santiago de Compostela, 11 km (6.6 mi), 3:15, 246m up/91m down. The plan was to arrive by...
Jul 4, 20231 min readParada de Francos, Teo, SpainOur final lodging before reaching Santiago de Compostela was in Teo at Parada de Francos. The Camino goes right by it. It's a beautiful...
Jul 3, 20231 min readPulperia Rial, Padron, SpainIn Padron, we had lunch at Pulperia Rial, located at Praza das Travesas 13. They have an outdoor seating area. Ensalada Mista--€5.50....
Jul 2, 20231 min readDay 13--Caldas de Reis to TeoWe pushed ourselves today to shorten the distance to Santiago de Compostela tomorrow. It was a long and exhausting day. Our route took us...
Jul 1, 20231 min readA do Borlo, Caldas de Reis, SpainThe Hotel Roquino had a nice restaurant on the ground level. It's small, with just a few tables. I was glad I made reservations...
Jun 30, 20231 min readRoquinoAttached to our hotel was Roquino, the restaurant. It was bustling but we were able to get a table after a 15-minute wait. They offered a...
Jun 29, 20231 min readHotel RoquinoOur hotel for the night was just 2 blocks off the Camino. It was a wonderful hotel. View from our room at night. 1. Location: -distance...
Jun 28, 20231 min readDay 12--Pontevedra to Caldas de ReisWe left Pontevedra at 8:50am and arrived in Caldas de Reis at 2:15pm. It took us less time than anticipated. Our route from Pontevedra to...
Jun 27, 20231 min readTop Things To See in PontevedraReal Basilica Menor de Santa Maria la Mayor. This basilica highlights the richness and importance of the seafarer's guild in the 16th...
Jun 26, 20231 min readParador de PontevedraThe Parador de Pontevedra was a nice splurge on the Camino. They offer a Peregrinas special, standard double with breakfast for €128.36....
Jun 25, 20231 min readCasa Fidel o Pulpeiro, Pontevedra, SpainArriving in Pontevedra, we had lunch as Casa Fidel o Pulpeiro, located at Rua San Nicolas 7. Pimientos--€6. Ensalada--€4.90. Pulpo a...
Jun 24, 20231 min readDay 11--Arcade to PontevedraToday was an easy day. I wanted to arrive in Pontevedra early so we could tour it in the afternoon. Our walk took us from...
Jun 23, 20231 min readDinner at Jumboli, Arcade, SpainWe had dinner at Jumboli since there were no other options. The calamari was surprisingly good. There was a menu del dia, which included...
Jun 22, 20231 min readJumboliWe spent the night in Arcade and there weren't a lot of choices for places to stay along the Camino. We chose Jumboli, located on Camino...
