Spiritual Variant – Traslatio Route

Duration

1 h 15 min

Min People

1

Max People

24

Pickup

Mar de Santiago Maritime Station

What we will do on this route

In this third stage of the Spirititual Variant, we will make the boat section from Vilanova de Arousa to Pontecesures, which is only 1km from Padrón and 25 km from Santiago de Compostela.

This Xacobean route of the Arousa Sea and Ulla River, is also known as La Traslatio, name given to the transfer of the remains of the Apostle Santiago from Jerusalem to Santiago de Compostela. First, at the beginning of the route, we will be welcomed by the mussel rafts, wooden platforms where this precious mollusk is cultivated. We will approach to learn a little about its production process. Then, continuing our journey we will find the Briñas Islands, the Malveiras Islands and the Cortegada Island.

These islands belong to the National Park of the Atlantic Islands, where we will find some of the 17 “cruceiros” that form a unique maritime fluvial Way of the Cross to Pontecesures.

We will see the first crossings and then we will enter the waters of the Ulla River.

We will pass through the towns of Bamio, Catoira, Valga and Dodro until we reach Pontecesures.

During the rest of the crossing we will observe the rest of the Cruceiros, the Towers of Catoira and the Viking ships accompanied throughout our route by incredible landscapes and nature. A route in which the tranquility and a landscape that looks like medieval times, will make us arrive full of strength to face our last stage of the Camino de Santiago. If you are looking for more information about all the stages of the Spiritual Variant or hostels to stay during the way, you can see the information here. information here.

From El barco del peregrino we wish you buen Camino!

Duration: 1 h 15 min to Pontecesures, 2 h with return to Vilanova de Arousa

Prices

  • Stretch Vilanova de Arousa – Pontecesures : 30€/person
  • Stretch Pontecesures – Vilanova de Arousa : 30€/person
  • Stretch Vilanova de Arousa -Pontecesuras – Vilanova de Arousa : 40€.

Recommendations

  • Sun protection.
  • Comfortable clothing and footwear.
  • Warm clothing such as jacket or jacket.

Included/Excluded

  • Expert guide
  • Oilskin
  • Departure: Mar de Santiago maritime station, Vilanova de Arousa
  • Gastronomic Tasting (Upon request)
  • Other departure points (On request)

Tour Plan

Pick up at Mar de Santiago Maritime Station Departure

We will start this route from the Mar de Santiago Maritime Station, in Vilanova de Arousa. If you are staying in the center of Vilanova, you will be just a few minutes walk away. It is important to be at the port 10 minutes in advance

Route Crossing

During the journey, you will be able to learn about: the mussel cultivation process, the island of Cortegada, the entire Maritime River Via Crucis, the Catoira Towers, the Viking ships, etc.

End of the Journey Arrival in Pontecesures

Once the route is finished, if you have only booked the one-way trip because you are doing your Camino de Santiago, you will arrive in Pontecesures.

If you have booked the return trip, we will take you back to Vilanova de Arousa.

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