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No, you can go around the long way as well.Hello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Thanks
I think they're asking once they cross the bridge and are at the stairway.No, you can go around the long way as well.
More interesting, is when the level of the reservoir is extremely low, as it has been in the ongoing drought, you can walk across on the old bridge. Not mediaeval, that one came down ages ago, but pleasant to walk across anyway, when possible.
Yes indeed, just adding some extra info.I think they're asking once they cross the bridge and are at the stairway.
Look at it on Google maps. It shows the alternate routes into town bypassing the stairs.Hello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Thanks
When you reach the stairs, simply turn to your right.Hello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Thanks
No, turn left after the bridge and walk the road.Hello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Thanks
ThanksIt is not. I believe if you go to the right of the stairs you can walk into town as well.
The same with the stairway in Sarria.
thanksNo, turn left after the bridge and walk the road.
ThanksNo, turn left after the bridge and walk the road.
thanksNo, turn left after the bridge and walk the road.
Ok, thank youLooking at the map provided by @Anniesantiago above - there is a small path more or less immediately to the right of the stairs (on the map it is right under 'd' of Av de Sarria).
Looks a bit steep but definitely bypasses the stairs if that's the goal (BTW, I found them to be not as challenging as I initially thought)
Thank you so much. I’m traveling with a group, and some have bad knees.As most have posted yes at the approach to the stairs you can go right and up the hill to the village. The other question you posed was regarding a treacherous downhill on entering portomarin. Yes there is. I traveled it in early November 2022. There are signs to give you alternate routes in 2 different places coming into portomarin . Follow the signs to avoid the more difficult route. These are typically a little longer in distance but perhaps easier underfoot
Definitely use the posted alternatesThank you so much. I’m traveling with a group, and some have bad knees.
Where does that take you if you turn left at the stairs???No, turn left after the bridge and walk the road.
I'm reverse engineering this a bit, Annie, but if you turn left at the base of the stairs, follow the Camino arrows, but when they direct you across a bridge, keep on walking straight ahead and take the hairpin sharp right and walk up the hill past O Mirador restaurant on the right. This street will take you directly into the middle of the town. Hope this helps.Where does that take you if you turn left at the stairs???
How do you get up to Portomarin then?
If you look at Inkster's map, that sharp right mentioned above is Avenida Chantada.I'm reverse engineering this a bit, Annie, but if you turn left at the base of the stairs, follow the Camino arrows, but when they direct you across a bridge, keep on walking straight ahead and take the hairpin sharp right and walk up the hill past O Mirador restaurant on the right. This street will take you directly into the middle of the town. Hope this helps.
I see. Yeah, to me it's quicker and easier to just turn right at the stairs and in a very short walk you're up in the village. Otherwise, you go DOWN, then have to go UP again. lol! I avoid hills when I can. I'm a wimp.I'm reverse engineering this a bit, Annie, but if you turn left at the base of the stairs, follow the Camino arrows, but when they direct you across a bridge, keep on walking straight ahead and take the hairpin sharp right and walk up the hill past O Mirador restaurant on the right. This street will take you directly into the middle of the town. Hope this helps.
Over 21 Caminos? You are no wimp! You are an inspiration.I see. Yeah, to me it's quicker and easier to just turn right at the stairs and in a very short walk you're up in the village. Otherwise, you go DOWN, then have to go UP again. lol! I avoid hills when I can. I'm a wimp.
Just a different way in. It leads you closer to where you would walk in if coming from Santiago.Where does that take you if you turn left at the stairs???
How do you get up to Portomarin then?
Pics from Nov 2022More interesting, is when the level of the reservoir is extremely low, as it has been in the ongoing drought, you can walk across on the old bridge. Not mediaeval, that one came down ages ago, but pleasant to walk across anyway, when possible.
Yes, and if you stay at Albergue Ultreia, the hospitalera there grew up in Portomarin and has awesome photos on the wall of the Old Village that is now covered with water. They literally moved the church UP stone by stone.Pics from Nov 2022
I know the big sign to which you refer. I chose the steeper route. As I recall, it was on a paved surface and not that difficult to descend, meaning, not hard on the quads. That was my experience.I may have missed it as there are a lot of replies and I just skimmed through. However, it appears you may have not received an answer re the section prior to the bridge. When we walked it this June there was a big sign that directed you one way or the other (steep or less steep but longer)
Last time this was discussed, somebody pointed out that there are actually three routes in, two of them being on the "steeper" route side.I know the big sign to which you refer. I chose the steeper route. As I recall, it was on a paved surface and not that difficult to descend, meaning, not hard on the quads. That was my experience.
Hi Sandrapf99 -Hello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Also, do you remember climbing down a treacherous and dangerous piece before the crossing of the bridge? I’m not sure where exactly it is. I’m trying to avoid the dangerous parts at the end of that stage, when we’re most tired.
Thanks
"climbing down a treacherous and dangerous piece before the crossing of the bridge' Yes, there is a channel of rock that slopes downward sharply before the bridge; it reminded me of the descent into Zubiri, but it was much, much shorter. This channel was perhaps 40 feet long. You could do what I did to navigate this section. Sit down and scoot down! Much safer IMO than trying to navigate on foot especially if wet.Hello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Also, do you remember climbing down a treacherous and dangerous piece before the crossing of the bridge? I’m not sure where exactly it is. I’m trying to avoid the dangerous parts at the end of that stage, when we’re most tired.
Thanks
Thank you very much for posting this, Martyduc. I did the blue route B after staring at the sign for 3 to 4 minutes and considering options. This is a nice memory.
Hi SandrapHello everyone,
We want to know if the entrance to Portomarin is only by climbing up the stairs?
Also, do you remember climbing down a treacherous and dangerous piece before the crossing of the bridge? I’m not sure where exactly it is. I’m trying to avoid the dangerous parts at the end of that stage, when we’re most tired.
Thanks
I agree - I was quite intimidated when we arrived but it was a much easier climb than I thought (62yo out-of-shape female). Portomarin is a lovely little town that I enjoyed exploring before settling in to an adorable inn.Looking at the map provided by @Anniesantiago above - there is a small path more or less immediately to the right of the stairs (on the map it is right under 'd' of Av de Sarria).
Looks a bit steep but definitely bypasses the stairs if that's the goal (BTW, I found them to be not as challenging as I initially thought)
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