SdeC to Padron: A Day Trip

[rappahannock_rev]

I have a day open at the end of my late October Camino, and am thinking of taking an out-and-back day trip to Padron. (Never been to Padron.) Looks like there are frequent train and bus connections. Any suggestions, recommendations?

 

[Vacajoe]

Definitely do it if you have the time. Of course, visit THE “padron” in the Santiago church and cross the bridge to visit the Carmelite convent. The hike up the hill behind the convent is also quite nice with several pilgrim-related spots to visit. If you are early enough, the town marketplace still functions as a real market rather than simply for tourists.

 

[Pafayac]

Good Idea.
I am also interested in the answer because I will also have a spare day by the beginning of November, and I would like to visit Padrón, not only for the pimientos, but also because it is the ancient Iria Flavia, where the stone boat supposed to carry Santiago body would have arrived...

 

[Martin 888]

I walked this route from Padron up to Santiago at the end of my Camino Portuguese in March this year but last November, like you, I was in Santiago with a day to spare and I decided to go to Padron and walk back to Santiago. When I did that I took a cab from Santiago to the centre of Padron which cost about 25 euros. The walk is around 26kms and is gently uphill all the way which seems sort of fitting as the last stage of a pilgrimage! It is a beautiful walk and well worth taking the time to complete. Having walked the Camino Frances twice now, in my opinion, this last stage of the Camino Portuguese is way nicer than the last stage of the Frances into Santiago……in fact I also think that applies to the entire stretch of the Camino Portuguese in Galicia, far more beautiful and interesting than the Frances in Galicia. They’re all fantastic and Galicia generally is a magnificent part of the world but the Portuguese is the winner for me! Buen Camino!

ps When you come across the twin markers in the photo below on the outskirts of Santiago, go left!

 

[Sedona11]

I have a day open at the end of my late October Camino, and am thinking of taking an out-and-back day trip to Padron. (Never been to Padron.) Looks like there are frequent train and bus connections. Any suggestions, recommendations?

Bus Monbus make sure you Ck the schedule

 

[Scott Sweeney]

I have a day open at the end of my late October Camino, and am thinking of taking an out-and-back day trip to Padron. (Never been to Padron.) Looks like there are frequent train and bus connections. Any suggestions, recommendations?

Don't worry Rev we'll show you a good time.
trust us .

 

[walking sticKs]

See the attached brochure. There is also a certificate you can print out and fill out if you visit all of the landmarks.
Enjoy

 

[David Tallan]

The main things to see from my perspective were those associated with St. James.
There is the mooring stone to which the stone boat carrying his remains was tied. Up the hill is the site where he waxed evangelical.

And, of course, there are the peppers to try, although I don't know if they will be in season when you are there.

 

[KathyRugg]

It is a nice day trip. In addition to the things mentioned by the others, the Rosalia de Castro house museum is also very nice, a great way to learn more about this very special Galician poet and writer. I remember going kayaking there, too, on a beautiful sunny day, though I’m not sure kayak rentals would still be going on in late October.

 

[MJB]

I have a day open at the end of my late October Camino, and am thinking of taking an out-and-back day trip to Padron. (Never been to Padron.) Looks like there are frequent train and bus connections. Any suggestions, recommendations?

The Casa Museo Rosalia de Castro has been modernized and is a compelling, small museum about Rosalia and the modern cultural history of Galicia. Right by the train station (if that is how you come down from Santiago).
The tree-lined plaza (Rua Castelão) along the Rio Sar is a nice place to walk or sit, and the monument to the author Camilo José Cela is, well, monumental, on par with his ego. A block away we had one of very best meals of our Camino at the Pulperia Rial.
There is a Cela museum too, which we have not visited, and a Michelin star restaurant, O Pazo, about 2.5 km up the hill toward Santiago. (Great, but some mental – if not physical – distance from the Camino.)