The paths from Minho to Santiago de Compostela: The main routes used by pilgrims heading for the Santiago de Compostela sanctuary pass through the Minho region, whether they come from central or northern Portugal. Several days are necessary to make this journey.
Day 1: First steps
Day 2: São Pedro de Rates
Day 3: Direction Barcelos
Day 4: Towards Vila de Punhe
Day 5: Towards Passagem
Day 6: Towards Venade
Day 7: Vilar from Mouros and Spanish border
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Departure from Porto then Moreira da Maia, Vilar do Pinheiro, Mindelo, Azurara, and Vila do Conde.
Discovery of São Pedro de Rates (church rebuilt by D. Henriques and D. Teresa at the beginning of the 12th century).
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Go to Pedra Furada and Alvelos, then cross by boat between Barcelinhos and Barcelos (it is also to a 16th century pilgrim that we owe the famous legend of the Rooster of Barcelos).
Direction, Barroselas and Vila de Punhe.
Direction, Direction, Deão, Geraz do Lima and Passagem.
Direction, Senhora da Serra, Azevedo and Venade.
Visit Vilar of Mouros (medieval bridge and huge rock festival in summer!), Vila Nova de Cerveira (land hosting a biennale of art) and Valença do Minho (old fortified square), then direction Tuy (Spain).
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