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I've walked this stretch twice and don't remember seeing this apparently nice little detour along the River Tomeza, five or six kilometres before getting into Pontevedra.
2.5 kms later reach the outskirts of Pontevedra at the Capela de
Santa Marta, Tomeza on your Right. 2.5 kms (173.5/240.5 kms)
Follow waymarks along a straight road passing a play area on your Right
with three modern sculptures: a hórreo, a scallop shell with the cross of
Santiago and a figure representing Christ, Santiago and Our Lady the
Pilgrim. [Pilgrims report there is an alternative here to avoid some road
walking. At the red sign to your Left, before the play area, turn Left and
walk along the river. It emerges just beyond the roundabout and bridge
mentioned in the next paragraph]
Has anyone else walked this?
I don't remember this at allWhere did you get that information?
I'll definitely be going along this alternative route (a week on Sunday), so will post information and photos afterwards.
Send us some pictures also
Interesting .. Maybe your mentioned detour connects directly to the ruta de Salnés ,another detour westwards of Pontevedra.to Vilanova de Arousa and on by ship to Padrón. I am intending to walk that detour next year.More information:
Dado que la última parte de la etapa es bastante pesada por los kilómetros de asfalto, algunos peregrinos ya han
tomado un recorrido alternativo que progresa por un sendero sombrío a la vera del río Tomeza y llega hasta las
inmediaciones del albergue de Pontevedra. En el quiosco de Bértola, un kilómetro antes de llegar a la capilla de
Santa Marta, nos pueden indicar cómo llegar hasta este sendero.
I've translated it as:
Given that the last part of the stage is quite boring due to having to cover various kilometres on tarmacked roads, some pilgrims have now opted for an alternative route which follows a shady footpath along the banks of the River Tomeza and brings you out just by the Albergue in Pontevedra. Information about how to join this route is available at the Bértola Kiosk, just one kilometre before you get to the Chapel of Santa Marta.
I will do some research some later but with the experience of the camiño Ingles I think this must be doableAlbertinho:
This detour is south of Pontevedra (the last few kilometres).
La Ruta do Salnés starts in Pontevedra and actually follows the normal Camino Portugués for a few kilometres after crossing the Puente de O Burgo, before heading westwards towards Poio.
It looks like a really nice route, divided into a couple of stages, but from my knowledge of the area there will be lots of steep stretches. It's a great wine-producing area, especially around Ribadumia.
I will do some research some later but with the experience of the camiño Ingles I think this must be doable
That will be great if you can do for all who are interested in this detour.As I'll be doing the Portugués (again!) in a few days' time, I'll see what information I can find. I'll also take photos of where the O Salnés route leaves the Camino.
I allready tried to get some feedback on a thread about this item Charrito ,but no reaction.Albertinho, do you think we should create a new thread for this route?
Fantastic information here, with maps:
http://dospedalesmilcaminos.blogspot.com.es/2012/06/peregrinacion-santiago-el-camino-de.html#more
I allready tried to get some feedback on a thread about this item Charrito ,but no reaction.
Anyway the link you mention is very interesting and I am going to do some research
Thanks for sharing this link
Um abraço
So, what's the difference between photos and pictures??????????
Will do!
I have walked that diversion, and it is an absolutely gorgeous winding path by the river, and it is also kept in beautiful condition, do not miss the turn and follow this route! You can ask at the kiosk with a cool beer in your hand...
I did not take this detour my last CP...that said, I really like the Capela da Santa Marta, quaint and moving. When I went to insert my sello, the ink pad was dry. I fixed that by licking the pad.You can ask at the kiosk with a cool beer in your hand...
I did not take this detour my last CP...that said, I really like the Capela da Santa Marta, quaint and moving. When I went to insert my sello, the ink pad was dry. I fixed that by licking the pad.Actually, I squeezed some grapes on the pad...worked great!
Now, the fellow with the bier...that convinces me already.
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