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Nate and I did a morning trip to the Isla de Arousa and saw a group walking this trail and quite a few signs for it. It seemed well marked, at least in Isla de Arousa. Not many pilgrims know about it, and I believe it was only established a couple of years ago. It definitely takes you to some of the most beautiful areas of Galicia, and like @Cmeckley I don't think there are any albergues. But there will be plenty of hotels in the towns (and vacationers in July and August, so perhaps try to walk in May, June, or September when kids are in school) and restaurants/ cafes, etc. Here's the official PDF for the route: http://www.osalnes.com/downloads/the-route-of-father-sarmiento.pdf.
I REALLY REALLY want to do this trail one day! Keep us posted if you go!
Faith
I agree with Cmeckley. The bad news is: it's not a well known Camino, so it's unlikely there's a lot of information about it.
The good news is: there's a website (in English) about it (and the Camino Espiritual). The site not only has information about albergues and other places to sleep, but also a guidebook (PDF) and the GPS-track. Both are free to download:
Ruta del Padre Sarmiento - Mancomunidad de O Salnés - Web Oficial
Ruta Padre Sarmiento. Una ruta llena de historia, de naturaleza y de paisajes que serán merecedores de las mejores fotografías y de los más bellos recuerdos. El Salnés es todo un camino sobre el mar.www.osalnes.com
Hope this helps.
I have a home in one of the towns this route passes through, so I know the area very well. In my opinion, it is far more beautiful than anything you will see on the Portugues. Surprisingly, I think very few people know about it. While I have seen the yellow arrows in my town, I have only ever seen a couple of peregrinos passing through in the last several summers. That being said, all of the towns are beach towns with a wide range of accommodations. No albergues that I am aware of ( with the exception of Vilanova de Arousa, which is a stop on the Variante Espiritual, and Padron, which is where this route connects back to the central Portugues ), but definitely affordable hostals, etc. I have a suspicion that as more people opt for the Variante Espiritual from Pontevedra (on the Portugues), more may discover this route as well. I recall seeing a Youtube video created by the local government to promote the route several years ago. Perhaps you've seen it too?
HiVery interested if anyone who is familiar with this Camino could advise if this is a commonly or a rarely walked route, and if accommodation space at albergues is easy or difficult to find.
Many thanks in advance for any guidance given.
Hi!Have now booked so as to commence from Pontevedra on Thursday 15th August, and am very excited at returning to Santiago along what looks to be a very beautiful, if not a very 'popular', route.
Hi, I'm struggling to download the pdf. Could someone who has downloaded it PM me for my email address and send it to me? Many many thanks! Jill
I took care of it. Jill has the document now.Not sure which links that you were looking for ; do these this help ?
https://www.rutapadresarmiento.com/
https://viajecaminodesantiago.com/en/padre-sarmiento-route-nature-history-and-viticulture/
Hi!
I plan to walk the Ruta Padre Sarmiento starting 06 September (flying to Porto and bussing to Pontevedra). Looking forward to your comments and suggestions.
Cheers and buen camino.
Hi!
I plan to walk the Ruta Padre Sarmiento starting 06 September (flying to Porto and bussing to Pontevedra). Looking forward to your comments and suggestions.
Cheers and buen camino.
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