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I completely agree. I also passed on by, the first time, but another year, I checked it out. As stated, it is very close to the camino and very much worth the short detour. However, I hope too many people don't trample the site - I felt almost guilty to be walking around in such a good archaeological site.I promise, it's worth a stop!
However, I hope too many people don't trample the site - I felt almost guilty to be walking around in such a good archaeological site.
Thanks for posting this! We might have missed it otherwise, but will be to look out for it when we pass that way in a few weeks.I was just updating my blog, and ran across these photos. I wonder how many of you who have walked the Camino Frances have taken the time to walk the turnoff to Castromaior?
Thanks for posting this! We might have missed it otherwise, but will be to look out for it when we pass that way in a few weeks.
You sure know the Camino Annie, thanks! I will try to check this out in November.I was just updating my blog, and ran across these photos. I wonder how many of you who have walked the Camino Frances have taken the time to walk the turnoff to Castromaior?
As you walked toward Palas de Rei from Portomarin, you will come across the archaeological site. Here is what the internet says about this ancient Celtic site.
This partially-excavated hill fortification lies beside the Way of St James and is believed to have been occupied up until approximately the 1st century. It stands an a small knoll offering a panoramic view of the Miño's right bank; however, as this was not rough terrain, a number of defensive elements had to be constructed, giving this settlement its unique character.
An intricate system of ditches, walls, embankments and palisades surrounded the access to the village of houses with straight, regular walls, grouped into neighborhoods. An interpretive center and museum is eventually planned for the site.
I promise, it's worth a stop!
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I just checked Brierley maps that I have on my Kindle. It is stage 30 and it is the location you said. In fact it clearly shows the location on his map.You will see signs and an info board on the LEFT side of the path. I believe it's between Gonzar and Hospital. You can see it on Brierley's Stage 30 map (on mine anyway). It is a GREAT place for a picnic and rest. To get back to the trail, you don't have to backtrack. You can just keep going alongside the ruins and will eventually come again to a short trail to the right, back to the Camino.
It's also shown on Google Maps where it is possible to get a 3D view that includes a pair of legs with no body casting a full body's shadow.
Castro de Castromaior
27188 Castromaior, Lugo, Spain
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Castro de Castromaior · Lugar Castromaior, 8D, 27188 Castromaior, Lugo, Spain
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Now that you know the place is haunted do you still want to send living people there?whoah!
I was there today - and last year too - it is still in great shape and well worth the very small detour. Most of the tour groups on this section just walk past it - even those with guides. In Ventas de Nardon tonight.I was just updating my blog, and ran across these photos. I wonder how many of you who have walked the Camino Frances have taken the time to walk the turnoff to Castromaior?
As you walked toward Palas de Rei from Portomarin, you will come across the archaeological site. Here is what the internet says about this ancient Celtic site.
This partially-excavated hill fortification lies beside the Way of St James and is believed to have been occupied up until approximately the 1st century. It stands an a small knoll offering a panoramic view of the Miño's right bank; however, as this was not rough terrain, a number of defensive elements had to be constructed, giving this settlement its unique character.
An intricate system of ditches, walls, embankments and palisades surrounded the access to the village of houses with straight, regular walls, grouped into neighborhoods. An interpretive center and museum is eventually planned for the site.
I promise, it's worth a stop!
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But it is uphill... (sigh...)and it's only 5 minutes from the Camino, with lots of signage so you can't get lost and you don't have to backtrack to get back on the Camino!
agree 100% well worth the short detour
But it is uphill... (sigh...)
I do... it after all is on the top of a hill, no doubt for defensive reasons..
It wasn’t a big climb and it came on top of a substantial bit of uphill path anyway...I guess I'm younger and more fit than you.
I don't remember any particular climb ::laughing and ducking:::
But it is uphill... (sigh...)
Are you sure you were alone? The Shadow knows.The day I walked that stage I had it all to myself.
And the pallozas at O Cebreiro remained round !!!!!This castro has square houses, that means that was rebuilt in the Roman period.
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